2027 Annual Conference
Information & FAQs
Old friends and new ones, every year
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Conference hours | Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. |
| Welcome Reception | Sunday, February 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Reagan Room, for all registered attendees. |
| Check-in and badge pickup | Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the hotel lobby. Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in the Los Olivos Boardroom. |
| Keynote speaker | To be announced soon. Watch your inbox. |
| Keynote and Annual Business Meeting | Monday, March 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with lunch at noon. Reports from the CFPI and California Fire Prevention Officers boards, timely updates, and the vote for CFPI officers. Lunch is provided. |
| FPO Annual Awards Luncheon | Thursday, March 4, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Lunch is provided for all registered attendees. |
| Attire | Business casual. |
Common questions
What does registration include?
Full Conference includes all five days of classes, the Exhibitor Expo, morning refreshments, lunch Monday – Thursday, the Keynote and Annual Business Meeting, the FPO Annual Awards Luncheon, and the Welcome Reception.
How do I get my CEUs?
CFPI is an ICC Preferred Education Provider (Provider ID 3174), and every class carries ICC CEUs, including CFSTES certification courses. After the conference you receive a Certificate of Attendance for each class you complete, showing the ICC course number and CEU hours. Questions about your credit? Email instructors@cfpi.org.
Can I change my classes after I register?
Yes, while seats are open. Email help@cfpi.org with the class you want and we’ll make the switch.
Do you accommodate accessibility or dietary needs?
Yes. Email help@cfpi.org before you arrive and we’ll work with the hotel to take care of you.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available throughout the meeting space, with the network name and code posted at check-in. Your room’s resort fee also covers internet for 2 devices.
Where should I stay?
At the host hotel, where everything happens. Book through the link in your registration confirmation by February 4 for the CFPI rate. See Host Hotel.
Do I need to attend the Business Meeting or the Expo?
Yes, they’re part of your day. If you’re registered for Monday, plan on the Keynote and Annual Business Meeting at 10:00 AM, and full-day classes pause for it. If you’re registered for Tuesday or Wednesday, the Exhibitor Expo is part of your schedule.
When are breakfast and lunch?
Morning refreshments and coffee are out at 7:00 AM every day. Lunch is served Monday – Thursday at 12:00 PM.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations must be made in writing and received by the CFPI office. A full refund, less a $50.00 administrative fee, will be granted for cancellations received before February 12, 2027. No refunds will be granted after this date. Send your cancellation in writing to help@cfpi.org. You can also send someone in your place.
Can someone take my place?
Yes. Substitutions are welcome. Email help@cfpi.org with the new attendee’s name.
Who to contact
| Question about | |
|---|---|
| Registration | help@cfpi.org |
| Classes | instructors@cfpi.org |
| Sponsorships and exhibiting | sponsorship@cfpi.org |
| Hotel stays | help@cfpi.org |
| Cancellations and substitutions | help@cfpi.org |
Or call 888-859-8832.