California CUPA Forum

Opening Ceremony

California CUPA Forum Opening Ceremony

2026 Conference
Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

March 15 thru 18, 2027

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28th California Unified Program Annual Training Conference

Theme: Navigating Challenges & Opportunities within the Unified Program

Town & Country, San Diego County - 500 Hotel Cir North, San Diego, CA 92108-3005

OPENING CEREMONY
March 23, 2026
10 am - 12 pm

DETAILS BELOW

Opening Ceremony Agenda & Keynote Speaker

10:00
WELCOME
HONOR GUARDS
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
INTRODUCTIONS
10:15
OPENING DIGNITARY
10:20
CUPA FORUM - Gary Cantwell, CFB Chair
10:35
CalEPA UNIFIED PROGRAM UPDATE - Jason Boetzer, Deputy Secretary
10:40
CalEPA - Secretary’s Award for Environmental Achievement
10:45
LEADERSHIP AWARDS - Shruthi Sill, CFB Vice Chair, Orange County
11:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - John Wilson
CBL Training and Consulting
John Wilson
12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH
13:00
SESSIONS START – see Program Agenda | My Itinerary | Conference Registration

Co-Conference Chairs

Marjorie Terrell, San Mateo County Environmental Health Department
Mario Tresierras, Los Angeles County Fire Department
Jason Boetzer, Deputy Secretary, CalEPA
Kristen Ward, San Bernardino County Fire Department

Sheryl Baldwin, Conference Manager Sheryl@calcupa.org

Updated 01.20.2026