Breaking Barriers California

We are always excited to hear about the work that agencies and organizations are doing across California. Our goal is to lift up and highlight that work so everyone can learn new strategies and tactics. Read through our speaker guidelines and submit a proposal on our Speakers page.

We could not hold the Symposium without the support of our sponsors. To learn more about sponsor opportunities and benefits, check out our Sponsors page.

Select meals will be included each day of the Symposium.

• Day 1: Light lunch; happy hour with hors d'oeuvres

• Day 2: Breakfast; boxed lunch; happy hour with hors d'oeuvres

• Day 3: Breakfast; boxed lunch

Be sure to indicate if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions during registration.

We are grateful to our sponsors who help fund scholarships for youth, families, and those who would otherwise not be able to attend to join us at the Symposium. We are still finalizing details. Scholarship applications will open soon. Make sure you are on our mailing list so you know when applications open.

We have reserved a room block at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento where the Symposium will be taking place. You can book your room at our negotiated price through this link. Be sure to book early as the room block does fill up.

There are also many other hotel options within walking distance.

Come as you feel comfortable. For some, that means a suit. For some, that means a dress. For others, that means jeans with a blouse, button-down, or t-shirt. You will be sitting and absorbing a lot of information. You will also be moving around for Learning Sessions and Dedicated Work Time. We want you to be comfortable.

Be advised that we only have so much control over the temperature in the room. It will change throughout the day as the room fills in and people move around. Feel free to bring a jacket, scarf, or some other layer just in case.

A unique aspect of the Breaking Barriers Integrated Care Symposium is that it is a working conference. We will definitely present a lot of content, but also give you a few hours each day so you can start or continue the work with your colleagues, partners, and teams. Check out our general agenda on the Symposium page. Be sure you are on our mailing list so you will be the first to know when our full agenda is available.

We try to schedule breaks every couple hours throughout the day. Please do not feel limited to the schedule though. If you want to get up or move around, please do. We also plan to have separate wellness rooms available if you just need a break from it all.

We provide additional time in the evenings that are less structured. It can be an opportunity to continue working with your teams, discuss what resonated from the day’s sessions, or time to decompress and network with colleagues and fellow attendees.

Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks are served.

We do our best to post all available presentation materials before the Symposium so you are prepared and can follow along during the 3 days. We will be linking them all here, so check back closer to the event.

Since we are in a new location this year, we will be providing a map of meeting rooms, Learning Session rooms, wellness rooms, and other available spaces as the event approaches.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at info@breakingbarriersca.org.