ACA, Southern California/Hawaii Spring Leadership Conference

Monday, April 14, 2025

• Arrive early to enjoy this beautiful resort!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Pre-conference Training
• 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration open
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.  New Attendee Orientation
• 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Opening “Playnote”
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Welcome Reception-free appetizers & cash bar
• 7:30 p.m. – Dinner/Time on your own

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

• 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Registration open
• 9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m.  Educational Breakout Sessions #1
• 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Keynote
• 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Lunch on your own--Get some pool time
• 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Educational Breakout Sessions #2 
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Educational Breakout Sessions #3
• 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Time On Your Own
• 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cocktail hour and Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Included Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dance
• 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Chilling at License to Chill

Thursday, April 17, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Open
• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #4
• 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Keynote
• 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.  Lunch on your own--Get some pool time
• 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #5
• 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Snack Break
• 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Educational Breakout Session #6
• 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meet with your team (conference rooms available)
• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner on your own / Night on the Town (Palm Springs Street Fair)
• 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Trivia Night Social
• 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Chilling at License to Chill

Friday, April 18, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #8
• 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Educational Breakout Session #9
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. SLC Closing Campfire

Tuesday

"Playnote" and Welcome Reception

Learn by doing and get to know your other conference attendees!  We will kick off the conference with an interactive and energizing “playnote” followed by our welcome reception with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

Wednesday

Spring Leadership Conference Cocktail Hour, Dinner, and Dancing

A highlight for many!  Wednesday evening activities include a themed cocktail time followed by an included dinner, and costume dance party.  For those who want to continue the fun, join others at License to Chill Bar in the hotel lobby following the dance. 

Thursday

Night on the Town followed by Trivia Night Social

Go downtown for the Palm Springs Street Fair.   Have dinner with friends both old and new.  Then come back for a fun and challenging trivia social.  Following trivia join us for an informal gathering at License to Chill Bar in the hotel lobby. 

Friday

Closing Campfire

A Spring Leadership Conference tradition!  Join the conversation for our closing general session that will feature an inspirational talk and a chance to get energized for Summer 2024! 

Welcome to Margaritaville Palm Springs.  We can't wait for you to explore this outstanding hotel which features a state-of-the-art conference facility, stylish upscale accommodations, and lots of great spaces to just relax and enjoy the perfect weather of April in Palm Springs!  Lounge by 2 sparkling pools, schedule a spa treatment or indulge in innovative craft cocktails at the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.

Some other exciting features of Margaritaville Palm Springs:

• Beautiful modern hotel with two pools, hot tubs, and poolside bar.
• Hotel photo gallery.
• Great location - 1 mile from downtown and 4 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
• Award winning full-service spa.