Our state is vast and so is the reach of AEP. That’s why we are announcing our second meetup series: Rural Connex. After launching our Early Career Meetups in March, we wanted to create another virtual session where members can connect, share, and help solve the challenges they meet in their day-to-day work. This meetup is for members who share the commonality of living and/or working in the non-urban regions and counties of California. Each monthly session consists of unstructured time to bring our different backgrounds and experiences to this same point we share in common: the issues and nuances of the rural corners of our field as environmental professionals. Of course, this meetup is open to any member (but you must be a current member to register).

The San Diego Chapter will host the 2026 AEP Conference at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, April 23-26, 2026! The theme of this conference is "Sands to Shores: Pathways to Thriving Communities." The Conference provides attendees with informative and engaging sessions, a sponsor and exhibitor showcase, and multiple networking opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from over 40 different sessions under 6 different session tracks, featuring relevant topics ranging from climate change adaptation & resiliency to new tools & AI, and including a handful of single-standing sessions based on law and ethics, students/young professionals, and more!
AICP and MCLE credits will be offered for nearly every session.

Whether you‘re looking to enhance your career and further your knowledge as an environmental professional or just starting out in the environmental field, this is a conference you won‘t want to miss!

Don't miss out on the many benefits of attending our annual conference, including career development, networking opportunities, and more!