Agenda & Experiences

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Special Events

TimeEventLocation
9:00–11:00 AMTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve HikeTorrey Pines
1:30–3:00 PMSan Diego Harbor CruiseBroadway Pier

CapCon26 Events

TimeEventLocation
3:30–5:00 PMRegistrationGrand Foyer
4:00–6:00 PMWelcome ReceptionGrand Foyer
8:00–10:00 PMAfter Party — Salt & WhiskeySalt & Whiskey, Horton Grand Hotel & Theatre, Gaslamp District, 311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

TimeEventLocation
7:30 AM–12:00 PMRegistrationGrand Foyer
8:00–9:30 AMWomen's Connection and Breakfast — Karen Jordan (Founder, Hibernia Executive Partners) moderating; Panelist: Meredith Walsh (CEO, Sun Bum)Grand 12/13
9:30 AM–4:00 PMDealSourceGrand 8
9:30–9:45 AMNetworking Break
9:45–10:45 AMInteractive Networking SessionGrand 10/11
10:45–11:00 AMNetworking Break
11:00–11:45 AMBreakout Session One: "California: Business Friend or Foe?" — Gina Miller (Partner, Procopio) moderating; Speakers: Nikia Clarke (CSO, EDC / Exec Dir, WTCSD), Laura Garrett (SVP Global HR, TaylorMade Golf), Andy Laats (CEO/Chair, Nixon, Inc.)Grand 10/11
11:45 AM–12:00 PMNetworking Break
12:00–1:30 PMGeneral Session Lunch & Keynote — Tom Penn (CEO, San Diego FC): "Blueprints for a Better Future: The SDFC Story of Community and Change"Grand 12/13
1:30–2:00 PMNetworking Break
2:00–2:45 PMBreakout Session Two: "Cali Strong - Building a San Diego Athletic Brand" — Anthony Arnold (Partner & PE Co-Chair, Barnes & Thornburg) moderating; Speakers: Jennifer Echeverria (Co-founder/Chairperson, Cali Strong), Jim Stroesser (Co-Founder/CEO, Cali Strong)Grand 10/11
2:45–3:15 PMNetworking Break
3:15–4:00 PMBreakout Session Three: "How SDSI Has Helped Support the Growth of Over 150 San Diego Lifestyle Companies" — Bob Rief (Exec Director, SDSI) moderating; Speakers: Bryan Pate (CEO, PT Motion Works), Krystal Gillis (Founder & CEO, Tighties)Grand 10/11
4:00–6:30 PMClosing ReceptionGrand 12/13

 

Event Details

When:

March 9 - 10, 2026