SHIFTING GEARS: PREPARING FOR THE NEXT EAR OF AUTOMOTIVE
The 2026 CATEA Conference is heading to FrontWave Arena in Oceanside, California, creating a very unique sponsorship and exhibitor experience. With access to the full arena, expansive indoor spaces, and a 15,000-square-foot outdoor plaza, CATEA offers sponsors an opportunity to showcase their brand, technology, vehicles, tools, and innovations in a high-energy environment designed for visibility and engagement.
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
Join 270+ leaders from industry, education, and workforce development at CATEA’s second annual conference. As a sponsor, you’ll gain direct access to educators and industry innovators, elevate your brand, and build lasting connections.
Whether you are looking to recruit talent, strengthen brand awareness, launch new technology, support workforce development, or build long-term relationships within California’s automotive education ecosystem, CATEA developing a platform built for impact.
Attendee Profile
We anticipate approximately 270+ attendees in 2026, comprising educators, dealerships, manufacturers, independent shops, nonprofits, and government agencies.
Key Features
The event will include professional development opportunities, networking activities, a reception event, cars & coffee event, and other special activities.
Partner Opportunities
CATEA offers opportunities to partner outside of general sponsorships. We offer special partnership opportunties for grants and regions.
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READY TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT?
If you're ready to be a sponsor or exhibitor at CATEA 2026 and want to pay online, use this form.
Registration: Once confirmed as a sponsor or vendor, a member of the CATEA team will reach out with a coupon code for your complimentary registration(s).
If you would like to schedule a call to discuss our sponsor options in more detail, please get in touch with us at CATEAinfo@gmail.com.
If you would prefer to set up an ACH and avoid the credit card processing fee, we're happy to accommodate.
2025 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
