California Automotive Technical Education Alliance Conference
CATEA is proud to host its second annual statewide event in collaboration with the CNCDA Foundation, ASC Education Foundation, SDTechs, and Mobilize Summit.
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT – Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT
Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
Guests
About the event
Join us for two dynamic days of training, networking, and professional development designed for California’s automotive educators, industry professionals, and dealership leaders. Whether you are an experienced instructor, new to automotive education, or a manager focused on strengthening employee performance and customer retention, this statewide conference brings together the tools, strategies, and connections needed to lead and succeed in today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry.
Event Locations:
Day 1 Conference (October 9, 2026): Frontwave Arena
Day 2 Training (October 10, 2026): Palomar College
Schedule
2 hoursThe Starting Line: Cars & Coffee + Ride & Drives
Cars & CoffeeNetworking
1 hour 5 minutesShifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Generation of Automotive
Main StageKeynoteWelcome
Tickets
Early Bird Admission
Sale ends
Aug 17, 11:59 PM PDT
$199.00
+$4.98 ticket service fee
General Admission
$299.00
+$7.48 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Aug 18, 12:01 AM PDT
Total
$0.00