'CALIFORNIAAN 2026'

Join AAN Publishers in July 2026 in Palm Springs, Calif. for our ‘CaliforniAAN 2026′ Convention, taking place at the Thompson Palm Srings Hotel, July 9th – 10th, 2026.

This year’s convention, hosted by member paper Coachella Valley Independent, convenes in a beautiful, relaxing setting, offering the quality sessions and networking you’ve come to know and love about AAN conferences.

CaliforniAAN 2026 will include two days of in-person programming on Thursday and Friday plus evening events on Thursday (networking) and Friday (off-site celebration). Early-Bird Member pricing for CaliforniAAN 2026 is $299 for members and $199 for each additional staff attendee.

Group rates for five or more staff members are also available. Contact Todd Stauffer with questions.

AAN convention programming is designed to be both inspirational and immediately helpful to your team today. Join us as we hear from some of the brightest minds in journalism right now, along with all of the great practical programming that our members expect.

Note: Attendance at AAN-organized events and functions is governed by our Code of Conduct. Please alert an AAN officer or team member if you experience harassment or inappropriate conduct during AAN events.