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Release Number: 2025-121
Date: December 18, 2025

DWC announces agenda for 33rd annual Educational Conference

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is pleased to announce the agendas for the 33rd Annual Educational Conference are now available.

The conference will take place on March 5-6, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel and on March 19-20, 2026 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. This premier event will offer valuable insights into the latest workers’ compensation development, featuring expert speakers and networking opportunities.

The event will spotlight a panel of inspirational women leaders as they share their experiences and stories behind their journeys.

Attendees will also hear from leading experts in artificial intelligence and explore how AI is transforming the current and future landscape of work in workers’ compensation.

DWC has applied for continuing educational credits from attorney, rehabilitation counselor, case manager, disability management, human resource and qualified medical examiner certifying organizations, among others.

Organizations who would like to become sponsors of the DWC conference can do so by going to the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation (IWCF) website.

Attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor registration may be found at the DWC Educational Conference Webpage. 

Register today and receive the denim DWC tote bag upon arrival!

  • $525: Registration on or after December 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2026
  • $550: Late registration on or after January 1, 2026.

Click here to view the promotional video.