The 2026 CAIR Conference
will be held October 28-30, 2026 in Redondo Beach, CA.
Pre-conference workshop and early bird reception on October 27, 2026.
This year’s conference theme is Cultivating Collaboration to Advance Student Success.
Registration Detail
Coming soon.
Pre-conference Workshop
Coming soon.
General Schedule
Coming soon.
Hotel Details
Explore LA from our modern hotel in Torrance, CA
Discover the charms of coastal California at our Torrance, California, hotel near SoFi Stadium™, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Dignity Health Sports Park, and Redondo Beach Pier. Visit Long Beach, Redondo, Manhattan, and Torrance Beaches, all close by. Enjoy Californian cuisine, cocktails, and craft beers at 21 Square Bar + Kitchen or lounge by our outdoor pool. Relax in spacious rooms and suites with plush bedding, marble bathrooms, and high-speed Wi-Fi, many offering city views. Host events in 26 refreshed meeting rooms, ballrooms, and outdoor venues with custom catering and audiovisual services. Whether traveling to Southern California for business or leisure, we look forward to welcoming you to Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach.
CAIR will have a block of rooms at the conference venue at a discounted rate.
Nearby Major Airports
- LAX (Los Angeles International Airport): The primary and most convenient major airport, roughly 15-30 minutes away by car depending on traffic.
- LGB (Long Beach Airport): Approximately 16 miles away, offering a smaller, less busy alternative.
- SNA (John Wayne Airport): Located about 35 miles away.
Parking
Coming soon.
Overflow Hotels
Once the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach 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.
Best Western Plus Avita Suites
3531 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: +13105405051
0.4 Miles from the Marriott (Walking Distance)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance – South Bay
21333 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: +13105405051
0.3 Miles from the Marriott (Walking Distance)
Cancellations and Refunds
Coming soon.
Visual/Audio/Image Release
CAIR reserves the right to use any photographs, recordings, electronic images, chat excerpts, social media posts, or other media obtained by CAIR during the CAIR Conference for educational and promotional purposes.
Terms and Conditions
These are the terms that govern your attendance at and/or participation in the CAIR conference, the annual conference of the California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR). By registering for the CAIR Conference, you agree to these terms. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, it is your responsibility to ensure that the person attending is aware of these terms and accepts them. By completing the registration, you are guaranteeing that you have made the attendee aware of these terms and that they have accepted these terms.

