2026 Annual Membership & Board Meeting

March 25-26, 2026

The beautiful and historic Parker Hotel in Palm Springs is the backdrop of CMTA’s two-day Annual Meeting in March. This gathering has a history of fostering new connections, bringing leaders together, and pushing the narrative of California’s manufacturing industry forward. The 2026 annual meeting will be held March 25-26. See photos from last year’s gathering here.

For questions about the event, contact CMTA’s Communications Director, Rebecca Elliott, at relliott@cmta.net.

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact CMTA’s COO, Ashley Grech, at agrech@cmta.net.

2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, March 25:
8AM — CMTA Golf Outing at Desert Willow Golf Resort (optional, additional ticket purchase required)
6PM — CMTA PAC Reception at the Petanque Court, Parker Palm Springs (contributions required, inquire for details)

Thursday, March 26:
8:30AM — Annual Membership & Board of Directors Meeting at the Ballroom, Parker Palm Springs
6:30PM — Drinks & Buffet Dinner at the Palm Court, Parker Palm Springs

Watch 2025 Highlights

80+ Attendees

65+ Companies Participated

A group of people gathers outdoors at a social event, smiling and chatting beside a white table with drinks. Trees and sunshine create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Three people smiling at an outdoor event, wearing casual business attire with event lanyards. They hold drinks, surrounded by trees and attendees.

Two bartenders in white shirts prepare drinks at an outdoor event, shaking a cocktail mixer. A man in a suit and a woman are watching, with bottles and glasses on the table. The setting is casual and lively.

Two individuals sit in white chairs on a stage with a dark green curtain backdrop. Both are engaged in a conversation. The person on the right speaks into a microphone.

Audience members seated at tables in a conference room, applauding. A camera on a tripod captures the event. The atmosphere is formal and engaged.

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