2026 Veterans Summit
The 13th Annual Veterans Summit will take place June 15-17, set in California’s iconic desert landscape in Indian Wells, California. The Summit invites participants to pause, reflect, and return renewed—grounded in the theme “Desert Muster: Refresh, Realign, Reimagine.”
The 2026 Veterans Summit welcomes faculty, administrators and staff from California community colleges, California State Universities, Universities of California, four-year universities, statewide and national partners, and veteran serving organizations committed to supporting veterans and military connected students. Join us to connect, exchange best practices and strengthen how institutions support them through their educational journey.
Theme
Desert Muster:
Refresh, Realign, Reimagine
This year’s theme will guide discussions on:
Refresh: Supporting health and well-being of veterans and military connected students and Veterans Resource Center staff
Realign: Centered on core foundations of effective Veterans Resource Center operations
Reimagine: Explore forward-looking approaches to veterans support services
Call for Session Proposals for the Veterans Summit 2026 is now closed.
Location
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Taking place June 15–17, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt, this event will bring together faculty, administrators, and staff to explore promising practices, policy alignment, and innovative approaches to veterans' services. The summit will emphasize well-being, operational success, and forward-thinking strategies, offering participants meaningful learning experiences, practical tools, and opportunities to collaborate with peers committed to advancing equity, access, and student success.
Why Attend?
The 2026 Veterans Summit convenes professionals dedicated to advancing veterans and military-connected student success. Attendees will:
Strengthen Veterans Support
Gain practical strategies to better serve veterans and military-connected students across California community colleges.
Connect with Statewide Leaders
Collaborate with peers, partners, and agencies committed to equity, access, and student success.
Learn, Recharge, and Innovate
Engage in three focused tracks, Refresh, Realign, Reimagine, designed to support well-being operations and future-focused practice.
Return Renewed and Inspired
Step away, reflect, and refocus in an environment that encourages connection, learning, and fresh perspective.
Registration Details
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Cost to Attend: $125 per person
Your registration includes access to two full days of learning, professional development and connection through keynotes, breakouts sessions, and opportunities to collaborate and network with peers and partners from across the state.
Space is limited and early registration is encouraged to ensure participation. Registration will close when capacity is reached or June 1, 2026, whichever occurs first.
Cancellations are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee) if submitted by May 15, 2026. Participant substitutions will be accepted through June 8, 2026.
Who Should Attend?
College President’s, Chief Student Services Officers and Institutional Leaders
Faculty and Administrators
Veterans Resource Center Directors and Coordinators
School Certifying Officials and Veterans Counselors
State and National Partners
Veteran Serving Organizations
Partner With Us
The 2026 Veterans Summit offers valuable partnership opportunities for organizations to exchange ideas with system leaders and showcase your organization’s commitment to services supporting student veterans and military students across California. For more information please contact partnerships@foundationccc.org.
Save the Date
Join us at the 2026 Veterans Summit and be part of a collective effort advancing veteran support and success across higher education.
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