The 2025 CAIR Conference, presented in partnership with Elsevier,
will be held November 19-21, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Pre-conference workshop and early bird reception on November 18, 2025.
This year’s conference theme is Honoring Our Roots, Growing For Our Future.
CAIR has a long and proud history of serving the institutional research community in California. Founded in February of 1971, in Burlingame, CA – CAIR has been a vital forum for the dissemination of information, the exchange of ideas, and the professional development of institutional researchers.
Sidney Suslow opened that very first CAIR meeting, reminding us that our National Association was purposely named the Association FOR Institutional Research. Not the Association OF Institutional Research. While this distinction may appear academic, it is an important difference. If we were the Association of Institutional Research, we would just be a room of 400 people who share an identity. But no… We gather at CAIR to lead the field. We promote, progress, and grow the field of Institutional Research in California.
Registration Detail
Register for our conference here. Pricing details are below.
- Early Bird Full Conference: $625 (+ $39.30 WHOVA Fee) – Ends on 8/31/2025
- Regular Full Conference: $725 (+ $45.38 WHOVA Fee) – Ends on 11/17/2025
- On-site Full Conference: $825 (+ $51.46 WHOVA Fee) – Opens 11/18/2025
- One Day Registration: $315 (+ $20.47 WHOVA Fee) – Ends on 11/11/2025
- Student Full Conference: $300 (+ $19.56 WHOVA Fee) – Ends on 11/17/2025.*
- Retiree Full Conference: $300 (+ $19.56 WHOVA Fees) – Ends on 11/17/2025**
* To verify student rate, please complete the CAIR Student Rate Verification Form.
** Please note that retiree status may be verified after purchase.
Included Meals
With your full registration (including early bird), CAIR is proud to offer four full hot buffet-style meals
- Lunch on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Breakfast Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Lunch on Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Breakfast on Friday, November 21, 2025
Pre-conference Workshop(s)
Coming soon
General Schedule
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Pre-conference workshop(s) (1pm – 4pm)
- Registration Desk (4pm – 7pm)
- 1st time at CAIR Mixer (4pm-5pm)
- Early Bird Reception (5pm – 7:30pm)
- Awards Ceremony (5:30pm – 6:30pm)
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Registration Desk (7am – 5pm)
- President’s Reception (5pm – 7pm)
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Registration Desk (7am – 5pm)
- CAIR-aoke! (8pm – 10pm)
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Registration Desk (7am – 11am)
- Conference concludes at 12pm
Hotel Details
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: +16192241234
Relax and Renew on the San Diego Coast
Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay and downtown San Diego frame your getaway at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. Enjoy the hotel’s on-site pools, waterslides, and direct access to whale watching, sailing and other water activities. Three dining options are available onsite.
Pelican’s on the Bay: A poolside bar and grill serving the finest in San Diego flip flop cuisine. Choose from a wide selection of items including salads, burgers, tacos, poke bowl, sandwiches and more. For cocktails the choice is yours, something traditional or a frozen treat and because we are the beer capital of America, we proudly feature eight of the best local brews on draft. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Hours subject to change without notice.
Red Marin Restaurant & Terrace: Choose from a variety of Red Marlin’s coastal inspired dishes including breakfast fare in the mornings and an upscale dining experience in the evening featuring seasonal American cuisine including steak and seafood entrees.
Market Mission Bay: Follow the scents of freshly-baked bagels, hot croissants, and freshly brewed Starbucks coffee down the marina to Market Mission Bay. Offering outdoor seating on the boardwalk with a view of picturesque Mission Bay, the Market serves a variety of takeaway breakfast, lunch and snack options including made-to-order and ready-made selections. Hours subject to change without notice.
CAIR will have a block of rooms at the conference venue at a discounted rate.
Hotel booking will be available via a link on your event ticket. More information coming soon.
Transportation
The closest airport is San Diego International Airport (5.1 miles away). From the airport, attendees have the options of rideshare, taxis, and rental cars.
Parking
Coming soon
Pet Policy
Take advantage of being near Ocean Beach’s dog beach and Fiesta Island dog park. The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina has all the dog amenities you could need, including ground floor patio rooms, walking paths, beds and bowls.
Pet Fees
- Up to six nights: $100 / 1 STAY + $100
Seven to 30 nights (Additional deep-cleaning fee)
Weight Limits
- Individual pet weight limit: 50 Pounds
- Combined pets weight limit: 75 Pounds
- Maximum number of pets is 2.
Overflow Hotel
Once the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina rooming block is expended, attendees are encouraged to consider one of the nearby hotels as an overflow option. No special conference rate is available for these hotels.
The Dana On Mission Bay
1710 W Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: +16192226440
0.2 Miles from Hyatt (Walking Distance)
Cancellations and Refunds
Requests for refunds must be made in writing and directed to CAIR’s treasurer (treasurer@cair.org) by October 21, 2025. No refunds will be made after that date except: 1) in cases involving the death or serious illness/injury of the conference registrant or an immediate family member; 2) situations where a natural disaster has created undue hardship for registrants to attend; 3) in cases that are in the best interest of the California Association for Institutional Research; or 4) if the conference is canceled because it cannot be held legally and/or safely.