Activist Erin Brockovich to give Friday keynote at Annual Conference! Full conference schedule online

Erin Brockovich’s “stick-to-it-iveness” will leave you inspired and empowered

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Environmental activist and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich will give the Friday keynote for the Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, Oct. 8-10. Whether you know her as a longtime activist or from the 2000 namesake film, Brockovich is a powerful voice for those who cannot be heard.

Brockovich’s tenacity in the early 1990s uncovered a 30-year toxic chemical leak into the groundwater around Hinkley, California. Because of the work of Brockovich and other advocates, Pacific Gas & Electric was forced to pay out $333 million, the largest class action settlement in U.S. history at the time, to Hinkley residents.

Today, the self-described “gutsy broad” still goes head-to-head with the “Goliaths” on environmental issues worldwide, including here in California. She has written multiple books and hosted TV shows, using her notoriety to spread messages of personal empowerment and encourage others to stand up and make a difference.

Full conference schedule posted

The full conference schedule is now on the Annual Conference and Expo webpage. Scroll down to the “Program” tab and select “View Detailed Program” to look through the current details for each session, including times, speakers, and session descriptions. Check back often, as details are subject to change.

Registration closes Sept. 26

Full conference registration for member city officials is $725 and includes admission to general and concurrent sessions, the expo hall, the Wednesday host city reception, the CitiPAC and diversity caucus receptions, and conference meals.

Cal Cities strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For accommodation or accessibility inquiries, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn. Every effort will be made to honor requests submitted.

Scammers may contact you claiming to be the housing bureau/service for the conference. Cal Cities has not contracted with a housing bureau/service for the 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. Official conference emails will come from addresses ending in @calcities.org.