Pave the way for success! Submit a proposal for the 2026 Public Works Officers Institute

Jul 23, 2025

Session submissions due by Aug. 29

By Cal Cities Education Staff 

Do you have an idea that other cities can build on? Cal Cities is accepting dynamic, forward-thinking session proposals for the Public Works Officers Institute. Held Feb. 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Monterey, this three-day conference connects local public works officers with new ideas, strategies, and solutions to help keep their communities thriving.

We need your input!

Member-driven and member-led programming is a cornerstone of Cal Cities’ educational activities. Over 95% of all programming comes directly from our open calls for proposals! Submissions from individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations on any topic of interest are welcome.

Cal Cities encourages session proposals that are creative and modern in their programming and format. Submissions on any topic relevant to public works are welcome. Previous sessions include:

  • Demystifying AI: Practical Applications in Public Works
  • Women in Public Works Roundtable
  • Public Works Visibility as First Responders
  • The California Strategic Highway Safety Plan: Partnering to Save Lives on California’s Public Roads
  • Fleet and Electric Utility Partnerships for EV Implementation

Sessions may not include sales pitches, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, Aug. 29.

How to submit

Learn how to create an excellent proposal by reviewing the Call for Proposals section on the Public Works Officers Institute webpage. When you have your idea (or ideas!) ready, submit your proposal online. If accepted, you’ll present your session at the 2026 institute at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey.

For questions, please email Event Program Manager Erin Wylder.