The Conference Hotel is the historic Mission Inn. We have reserved room blocks available at discounted rates for all conference attendees. Room reservations will be required.

Book your group rate for California Preservation Foundation

Event Summary:
California Preservation Foundation
209.00 USD per night

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, April 5th, 2026

Keynote Address

Sabrina Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California
Raised in the Inland Empire, Sabrina Gonzalez is a first-generation college graduate with a master’s in nonprofit management who has dedicated her career to supporting youth and historically underserved communities. She has worked in education and youth development across California and Massachusetts, helping young people build life skills, access services, and prepare for the future. As the inaugural Executive Director of the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Gonzalez leads efforts in civil rights education, historical preservation, and community engagement across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Find Sabrina’s full biography at the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California.

Conference Schedule

For full conference schedule with descriptions and speakers, visit https://cpf.lineupr.com/cpf26/ 

Our conference will include six thematic Tracks:

• Reuse & Revitalization — Exploring creative solutions for housing, density, and the reuse of historic buildings.

• Participation & Engagement — Strengthening partnerships with communities, advocates, and stakeholders to broaden preservation’s reach

• Tools & Technology — Harnessing new technologies and digital tools that transform how we document, interpret, and protect historic places.

• History & Heritage — Deepening our understanding of the diverse stories, people, and movements that shape California’s built environment.

• Preservation Planning & Practice — Advancing policy, planning, and professional standards to ensure preservation remains a vital part of community development.

Volunteers receive complimentary access for the same amount of time they volunteer. A full volunteer information packet is available for download here. 

All interested volunteers must submit a volunteer application on the form below. 

Volunteer for the Annual Preservation Conference

Volunteer Contact Information

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Mandatory Volunteer Training Selection

Please select which mandatory volunteer orientation session you will attend (2 Hours). Note: These are online training sessions.

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Friday, April 24, 12:00 PM

Friday, May 1, 12:00 PM

Preferred Volunteer Dates and Times

Please check off the time slots during which you are available to volunteer during the Conference.

WEDNESDAY, May 6th, 2026

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THURSDAY, May 7th, 2026

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FRIDAY, May 8th, 2026

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SATURDAY, May 9th, 2026

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Conference Volunteering Preferences

Please rank your Conference volunteering preferences in order (1 - 6). Please only use each number once.

Registration Area (includes Auction & Exhibitors) * 123456

Technical (set-up, monitor, and troubleshoot A/V systems) * 123456

Educational Sessions & Workshops * 123456

Set-up or Breakdown * 123456

Study Tours or Mobile Workshops * 123456

Special Events * 123456

If there are specific Pre-Conference Workshops, Educational Sessions, Mobile Workshops, Study Tours, or Special Events you would like to volunteer at, please note them here (a schedule is available on the CPF website - assignments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis)

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