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Overview
We’re excited to welcome everyone to our third Technical Summit, TECH26. CGA is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all participants and staff.
Everyone attending sessions, meetings, or events scheduled in conjunction with TECH26 must register and pay any applicable registration fees. A registration fee will be assessed if an individual attends TECH26 and does not register.
Please review all meeting and registration information prior to completing your registration.
Please note: CGA reserves the right to refuse any registration for the TECH26 Summit at its sole discretion. This decision may be based on, but not limited to, concerns regarding the appropriateness of the attendee's participation, compliance with the event's policies and standards, and any other reasons deemed necessary by the CGA. By registering for the TECH26 Summit, you acknowledge and accept that your registration may be subject to review and potential refusal by the CGA without any obligation to provide a detailed explanation.
Key Dates and Registration Fees
- Early Bird Registration: through September 4, 2026
- Member Registration Fee: $899
- Non-Member Registration Fee: $1299
- Regular Registration: September 5 - October 2, 2026
- Member Registration Fee: $1099
- Non-Member Registration Fee: $1599
- On-Site Registration: October 3, 2026 - November 5, 2026
- Member Registration Fee: $1299
- Non-Member Registration Fee: $1899
- Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 9, 2026
CGA members have access to additional content and save on events like TECH26, if you would like to learn about membership, please visit: https://www.cganet.com/membership/
All registration fees and prices on this page are quoted in U.S. funds (USD).
Committee Meetings
CGA members are welcome to attend committee meetings held during the Technical Summit, whether as a current member of a committee or as a guest. In either case, please RSVP for the meetings you wish to attend once our app is launched closer to the event dates. More information will be shared at that time along with instructions.
Registration Information
Please complete the online registration process to the end.
If paying by credit card, any applicable fees (including a 3.5% credit card transaction fee) must be paid online, in full, at time of registration.
Registrants may also opt to pay any necessary fees by wire transfer. If you wish to pay by wire transfer, please first complete your full registration using our online system, then indicate that you wish to pay by wire transfer. Once you have completed your registration, you will be given the opportunity to print your receipt detailing any applicable fees due. To pay by wire transfer, contact info@cganet.com for current instructions.
Cancellation/Changes Policy
Cancellation Deadline: All cancellation requests must be received in writing by October 16, 2026, to qualify for a refund.
Refund Eligibility:
- Cancellations received by October 16 will receive a full refund, minus a processing fee of $75 (USD).
- Cancellations received after October 16 will not be eligible for a refund.
Substitutions: Registrants may transfer their registration to another individual by Monday, October 26, 2026, without penalty. Please notify us in writing of any substitutions.
Contact Information: For all cancellation and substitution requests, please contact Heather Herrig at heather@eldevents.net.
Questions?
If you have any questions about TECH26, please email us at info@cganet.com.
Travel Information
We look forward to welcoming you to Scottsdale!

Scottsdale
Scottsdale has emerged as one of the Southwest's fastest-growing technology hubs, attracting startups, venture capital, and innovation-focused companies across artificial intelligence, semiconductors, healthcare technology, and advanced manufacturing. The city is home to a growing ecosystem of AI companies, technology accelerators, and research partnerships that are helping shape the future of business and industry. As Arizona continues to attract major investments in semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure, Scottsdale sits at the center of a region increasingly recognized as a national leader in next-generation technology and innovation.

Traveling by Air
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a civil-military public international airport 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is Arizona's largest and busiest airport. Among the largest commercial airports in the United States, PHX was the 11th-busiest airport in the United States in terms of passenger boardings and 38th-busiest in the world in 2025. The airport serves as a hub for American Airlines and a base for Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The airport is located 20 minutes from our host hotel.

Traveling by Car
Visitors arriving by car can access Scottsdale via Loop 101, Loop 202, and Interstate 10, providing convenient connections throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
We hope to see you at #TECH26!
