Registration & Hotel Information
Registration Details
Registration has closed. Contact us at CalPERS_Educational_Forum@calpers.ca.gov with any questions.
Credit Card
Credit card is the preferred method of payment. We apologize for the inconvenience but American Express and Discover cards are not accepted.
Check
Registration cutoff for check payments is September 12, 2025, and checks must be received no later than September 26, 2025.
- Your check should be made payable to "CalPERS Educational Forum 2025".
- Write your name and confirmation number on the memo line.
We're unable to accept purchase orders. If payment isn’t received by Friday, September 26, 2025, we reserve the right to cancel your registration.
Mail your check, with a copy of the registration confirmation email, to the following mailing address:
CalPERS Educational Forum 2025
P.O. Box 942715
Sacramento, CA 94229-2715
Cancellations made from June 3 to September 5, 2025, will be assessed a $75 fee. Cancellations after September 6, 2025, are nonrefundable.
If you’re no longer able to attend this event, you may transfer your registration to another individual within your organization. Attendee substitutions are allowed through Friday, September 19, 2025.
In the event you must cancel your registration:
- Refunds won’t be granted for no-shows and payment is still required.
- Note that canceling your registration doesn’t automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. You’re responsible for canceling those on your own.
You can cancel your registration online by following these steps:
- Visit Cvent, and select Already registered?.
- Enter the first name, last name, and email you used to register, then select Next and the verification code will be sent to the mobile phone number and email used to register.
- Enter the verification code and select Log in.
- On the bottom right, select Cancel Registration.
- Follow the prompts and select Submit.
You'll receive an email to confirm your cancellation.
Modifications can be made online by Friday, September 26, 2025. Follow these steps:
- Visit Cvent, and select Already registered?.
- Enter the first name, last name, and email you used to register, then select Next and a verification code will be sent to the mobile phone number and email used to register.
- Enter the verification code and select Log in.
- Select Modify Registration.
- Proceed with making any modifications on each registration page, then select Submit for them to be updated.
You'll receive a modification confirmation email.
Hotel Information
The room block for the Educational Forum at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is currently sold out. Below is a list of nearby hotels. Prevailing rates apply:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert
- Address: 74900 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Contact Line: (760) 340-1001
- Distance from Event Venue: 2.2 miles
- Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort
- Address: 74695 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Contact Line: (760) 340-4441
- Distance from Event Venue: 1.4 miles
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley
- Address: 74-764 Technology Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Contact Line: (760) 636-1300
- Distance from Event Venue: 1.9 miles
- Courtyard Palm Desert
- Address: 74895 Frank Sinatra Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Contact Line: (760) 776-4150
- Distance from Event Venue: 2.5 miles
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
- Address: 74-700 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Contact Line: (760) 340-6600
- Distance from Event Venue: 1.8 miles
- There is complimentary on-site self-parking and overnight self-parking.
- Daily valet is $45.
Note: Parking rate is subject to change.
The room block for the Educational Forum at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is currently sold out. Above is a list of nearby hotels. Prevailing rates apply.
For all questions, contact us at CalPERS_Educational_Forum@calpers.ca.gov or call (916) 795-1264.
Information on this page is frequently updated and subject to change.