Cal Cities is accepting proposals for the 2027 Public Works Officers Institute

Sep 2, 2026

Session submissions due by Oct. 2

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Cal Cities is accepting forward-thinking session proposals for the Public Works Officers Institute. Held March 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County hotel in Garden Grove, this three-day conference connects local public works officers with new ideas, strategies, and solutions to help keep their communities thriving.

Help pave the way for others

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

Upping Your Communications Game
Women in Public Works
Public Works Visibility as First Responders
Strategic Funding and Grant Writing for Public Works
Claiming Compliance Credit for Stormwater Management Strategies

Sessions may not include sales pitches, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, Oct. 2.

Member-driven and member-led programming is a cornerstone of Cal Cities’ educational activities. Over 95% of all programming comes directly from Cal Cities’ open calls for proposals!

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 2027 institute at the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove.

For questions, please email Event Program Manager Erin Wylder.