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Last Chance to Register for the 2026 Kids’ Chance of America National Conference! 

20 Mar, 2026 WorkersCompensation.com

                               

Time’s almost up! Register by Friday, March 27 to secure your spot at the 2026 Kids’ Chance of America National Conference in San Diego, California. While the room block at the conference hotel (Paradise Point) has been filled, rooms are still available at the conference overflow hotel, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay – a quick 5 minute ride to Paradise Point. 

Here are just a few of the conference highlights you won’t want to miss: 

Monday, April 13 

  • 6:30 p.m.:  Welcome reception – connect with Kids’ Chance volunteers from around the country! 

Tuesday, April 14 

  • 9 a.m.:  Conference Kick-off  
  • 10 a.m.:  Kids’ Chance Scholarship Recipients: Where Are They Now? 
  • Noon:   Founder’s Luncheon 
  • 3:45 p.m.:  Panel: Meet the 2026 KCOA National Ambassadors 
  • 5 p.m.:  Photo opportunity with our ambassadors! 

Wednesday, April 15 

  • 8:30 a.m.:  CSO Full Delegate Meeting 
  • 2:45 p.m.:  KCOA Annual Meeting 
  • 7 p.m.:  Annual Awards Ceremony & Banquet 

View the full schedule here. 

Don’t’ miss out – register today! We can’t wait to see you in San Diego!

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