2026 CalCom Annual Conference & Expo

September 28–30, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento

Connected for California: Innovation, Resilience and Collaboration

California’s communications industry keeps businesses operating, emergency responders informed, families connected and communities moving forward.

Join broadband providers, telecommunications leaders, technology partners, policymakers and industry professionals for three days of practical conversations, new connections and ideas shaping the future of connectivity across California.

Explore broadband and fiber innovation, smarter networks, cybersecurity, emergency communications, rural connectivity, funding, workforce development and the policies affecting providers statewide.

Register for CalCom 2026

Book Your Hotel Room by September 4

Stay where the conversations happen at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento, conveniently located at 2001 Point West Way.

The special CalCom hotel room rate ends Friday, September 4, 2026. Availability is limited, so reserve your room early.

Book your hotel room before September 4.

Featured Keynote: Derrin Horton

Tuesday, September 29 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.

We’re excited to welcome broadcaster, speaker and storyteller Derrin Horton as the featured keynote speaker for CalCom 2026.

Derrin has built his career connecting with audiences, sharing powerful stories and bringing unforgettable moments to life. But behind every live broadcast, breaking news update and shared experience is something essential: the communications infrastructure that makes it possible.

From broadcasting and public safety to healthcare, education and business, today’s industries depend on reliable networks to keep people informed, connected and moving forward.

Derrin will bring his signature energy and perspective to an inspiring conversation about communication, leadership and the extraordinary reach of an industry that touches nearly every part of modern life.

Fun facts about Derrin:

He once played Shaquille O’Neal one-on-one—and actually led during the game.
He has covered virtually every major championship in American sports, including the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, Final Four and College Football Championship.
He has hosted the Los Angeles Marathon for more than a decade.
His passion for voice-over work and play-by-play broadcasting led him to voice his first Super Bowl commercial.

Why Attend?

Learn what’s next. Explore emerging technologies, regulatory changes and funding issues affecting California communications providers.

Find practical solutions. Hear directly from experts addressing network reliability, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, customer growth and workforce challenges.

Make valuable connections. Meet providers, vendors, policymakers and partners working to keep California communities connected.

Discover new opportunities. Visit the Expo Hall, participate in focused discussions and build relationships that extend beyond the conference.

For Exhibitors

Showcase your technology and solutions directly to the providers who build, operate and invest in California’s communications networks.

For Sponsors

Put your brand in front of industry leaders through conference sessions, receptions, networking events, the scholarship raffle and Cal Karaoke.

For Vendors and Solution Providers

Connect with operations, technology and management teams seeking practical solutions for deployment, reliability, cybersecurity and customer growth.

Conference Agenda

Monday, September 28

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Conference Registration and Exhibitor Setup

4:00 p.m.
CalCom Board of Directors Meeting

6:00–10:00 p.m.
Broadband, Boots and BBQ!

Tuesday, September 29

7:30–8:00 a.m.
Final Exhibitor Setup

8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Expo Hall Open

8:00–8:20 a.m.
Opening Remarks: Connected for California

8:30–9:30 a.m.
General Session: Smarter Networks, Stronger Communities

9:30–10:30 a.m.
Featured Keynote: The Human Side of Communications Innovation
Featuring Derrin Horton

10:45–11:45 a.m.
Resiliency Session: Resilient Infrastructure for a Resilient California

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Networking Luncheon

12:45–1:30 p.m.
Rural California Spotlight: Keeping Rural California Connected, Competitive and Safe

1:30–2:30 p.m.
Roundtable: Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions

2:30–3:00 p.m.
Robert Ringman Scholarship Fund Raffle and Expo Hall Break

3:00–3:45 p.m.
Breakout Track A: Operations and Technology
Breakout Track B: Management and Customer Strategy

4:00–4:45 p.m.
Policy and Advocacy Session: What Changes to the Universal Service Fund Mean for Local Exchange Carriers

4:45–5:45 p.m.
Associates Cocktail Hour

5:45 p.m.
Exhibitor Teardown

7:30 p.m.
Cal Karaoke
Separate advance ticket required.

Wednesday, September 30

8:05–8:20 a.m.
CalCom Annual Meeting
Telco members only.

8:30–9:30 a.m.
Leading Through Change—Workforce, Wellness and Organizational Readiness
Explore practical strategies for managing change, retaining talent, supporting mental wellness, preparing emerging leaders and navigating organizational transitions.

9:45–10:45 a.m.
Closing Leadership Session: Building the Future of Communications Together

10:45–11:05 a.m.
Facilitated Wrap-Up: Priorities for the Year Ahead

11:05–11:15 a.m.
Closing Remarks

11:15 a.m.
Grab-and-Go Lunch

11:30 a.m.
Hotel Checkout

Agenda subject to change.

Join Us in Sacramento

Come for the connections. Leave with fresh ideas, stronger relationships and practical strategies to move your organization forward.

Remember: The special hotel rate ends September 4, 2026. Book your room here.

Questions or Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting? Contact Mariann Loomis at mariann@calcomassn.org or 916-567-6700.