Join us for the California Ambulance Association's 77th Annual Convention!
Mark your calendar for August 20–21, 2025 and get ready to gather at the beautiful Monterey Conference Center for an inspiring and impactful experience. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, stay ahead of key issues, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of emergency medical services in California. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, grow your network, or simply recharge with peers from across the state, the CAA Annual Convention delivers meaningful value at every turn.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

MEMBERS: $675 | NON-MEMBERS: $800
Registration is per person and includes attendance to all education sessions, CAA Marketplace, president's reception, continental breakfasts, and luncheons held on August 20–21, 2025. Please purchase guest tickets for any guests planning to attend the luncheons or receptions.

CONVENTION VENUE
MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER
One Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940

HOST HOTELS
MARRIOTT MONTEREY
350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA, 93940
SOLD OUT

HOTEL PACIFIC
300 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA93940
Rate: $304 per night + Taxes & Fees
Reservations by phone: 1 (831) 373-5700 and mention the California Ambulance Association to get the group rate.

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PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA AT MONTEREY BAY
2 Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940
RATE: $339 per night + Taxes & Fees
Until August 1, 2025, or until the group block fills up, whichever comes first.
Reservations by phone: 1 (866) 711-1734 and mention the California Ambulance Association to get the group rate.

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TUESDAY AUGUST 19, 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monterey Conference Center
Exhibitor Setup & Registration

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marriott Monterey
ASTL Course

REGISTER TO ATTEND

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Raymond Lim - Jim McNeal
Memorial Golf Tournament

SOLD OUT

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Marriott Monterey
Welcome Reception!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025
Monterey Conference Center

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Exhibitor Setup

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration & CAA Marketplace OPEN

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Address & Featured Keynote Speaker

Chris McChesney
FranklinCovey Speakers Bureau

Expert in strategy execution Chris McChesney is the co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, the world’s bestselling book on strategy execution. As the global practice leader at FranklinCovey, Chris has spent over 20 years helping organizations from Marriott and Coca-Cola to Lockheed Martin achieve breakthrough results by focusing on what matters most. He’s known for making complex strategies simple and actionable at every level of an organization, from the boardroom to the front lines. His work has helped hundreds of teams cut through the chaos of daily operations to stay focused and execute on their top priorities, something every ambulance provider can relate to. With unmatched energy and clarity, Chris delivers practical tools that leaders can immediately apply to reach their "wildly important goals," even amid constant demands and pressure.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
FEATURED SESSIONS

Charting the Course: Federal Appeals Strategies for Medicare Advantage & ERISA	Just One of the Guys: A Leadership Wake-Up Call in the Rising Tide

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
GENERAL SESSION

The Global Pulse: State of the Nation Insights

PANELIST	PANELIST	PANELIST

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
FEATURED SESSIONS

To Refund or Not to Refund: Battling the Rising Tide of Overpayments	Ocean of Insight: Thought Leadership Guiding Roadway Safety & Post Crash Care	Riding the Leadership Wave: Meta Leadership for the Future of EMS

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FEATURED SESSIONS

Riding the Revenue Wave to Full EMS Reimbursement	When the Tide Turns: Leading Through Tragedy to Build a Resilient Culture

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION

Wine & Whine: Rebounding from Your Reimbursement Hangover	Beers & Tears: Hopping Back from What Ales You
Let’s end Reimbursement Day One on a high note. Join our reimbursement specialists for wine and a discussion of the hot topics in California ambulance reimbursement. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk about the billing issues with other billing office staff. We’ll bring the wine; you bring the questions for our expert panelists.	What’s better than free legal advice? Free legal advice – with beer! Join our top legal beagles for an open session addressing your EMS legal questions about employment law, compliance, reimbursement, operations, liability and more. This is sure to be a rollicking, fun and insightful!

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025
Monterey Conference Center

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration & CAA Marketplace OPEN

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
GENERAL SESSION

EMS Stakeholders: No Easy Way Out
Panelists: CHA, Cal Chiefs, CPF, EMDAC, EMSAAC

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
FEATURED SESSIONS

Navigating the Swell: Reimbursement Challenges & Compliance Currents in EMS	My Supervisors Suck: When the Tide Turns on Leadership That Fails Us

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FEATURED SESSIONS

Building a Balanced EMS Organization	Shifting Currents, Stable Teams: What You Need to Know on CA Strike Team Deployments	Rising Tides in EMS: Strengthening Your Workplace Through Smart Employment Law Strategies