Earn Your Certificate OR Take Advanced Track Sessions for Returning Attendees!
New sessions and speakers added each year!
Whether you're attending for the first time or returning as a seasoned board secretary or clerk, ongoing education is key to thriving in your role. CSDA’s Board Secretary/Clerk Certificate Program showcases your commitment to excellence by offering comprehensive training on the diverse responsibilities and complexities you face. First-time attendees will gain a solid foundation of essential skills and insights to confidently navigate their duties, while returning participants can dive deeper into specialized breakout sessions that reflect the latest developments and trends in the field. Each year brings new opportunities to expand your expertise, stay current, and elevate your impact.
Earn your certificate and continue your professional journey with CSDA—this popular conference is your gateway to exceptional growth, connection, and leadership.
$760 Early Registration / $825 Regular Registration SDRMA Member
$825 Early Registration / $890 Regular Registration CSDA Member
$1,650 Early Registration / $1,780 Regular Registration Non-member
Early bird registration – register on or before October 2, 2026
*SDRMA members that are property liability and/or workers comp - health benefits only do not qualify for the discount
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS: Room reservations in the CSDA room block start at the rate of $205. The room reservation cut-off is October 2, 2026; however, space is limited and may sell out before this date.
Please be cautious of unauthorized third-party agencies, known as “room pirates,” who might reach out to you offering discounted hotel accommodations. These unauthorized solicitors often misrepresent themselves as being associated with our event or hotel partners and may offer rooms that do not actually exist, leaving you without a valid reservation. Please book your room directly through the link provided that CSDA provides within 24 hours of registering. Also, avoid sharing your personal or payment information with unofficial agencies and report any suspicious contact to our team immediately.
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Need help paying for this Conference? Scholarship funds are available from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF).
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by CSDA no later than October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. All cancellations received by this date will be refunded less a $100 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 2, 2026. Substitutions to another attendee are possible but only for Board Secretary / Clerk Conference (not transferable to another conference) and must be done in writing no later than October 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Please submit any cancellation notice or substitution requests to
[email protected] or fax to 916-520-2465.