Summer Summit Schedule

July 29 - 31, 2026 | Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, California

Arrival and Departure Information

Arrive: Wednesday, July 29

We recommend arriving by early afternoon on Wednesday to get settled before the Welcome Reception. Members of the Nominating and Membership Committee and DMO CEO Roundtable should plan to arrive in the morning to allow time to check-in before their meeting begins.

Depart: Saturday, August 1

Summer Summit's final day will be Friday, July 31, featuring a half day of programing, lunch and optional afternoon activities. The event will formally conclude with a casual and fun family-friendly dinner on Friday evening.

For those who wish to extend their stay, Saturday offers additional time for golf or activities at your leisure in San Diego.

Activities, Workshops & Experiences

In addition to insights from industry speakers, Summer Summit offers curated afternoon experiences designed to build connections and spark meaningful conversations.

New this year, we’re introducing peer-to-peer roundtables woven into the Thursday afternoon lineup. These small group conversations are built around what matters most to you. In advance, participants will be asked to share the single biggest challenge they’re navigating or where they see the biggest opportunities, then we’ll shape discussions around those topics. Designed to be both energizing and impactful, these roundtables offer a chance to dive deeper into key themes, pressure-test ideas and find insights you won't find in traditional settings.

However you choose to connect, each experience is an opportunity to engage more meaningfully and make the most of your time at the Summit. These moments are about more than activity, it’s where relationships develop and ideas take shape.

Schedule at a Glance

To help you plan and arrange travel, the program will begin on Wednesday afternoon and conclude after dinner on Friday.

Wednesday, July 29

10:00 a.m. | Check-in opens
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. | Nominating & Membership Committee Meeting (invitation only)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | DMO CEO Roundtable (invitation only)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception

Thursday, July 30

7:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Program
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Organized Activities & Programming (optional)
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Executive Board Meeting (invitation only)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Wine Tasting**
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Summer Auction Reception & Dinner

Friday, July 31

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (Extended duration for guests)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Program
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Organized Activities (optional)
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Closing Dinner

* Please note the agenda is subject to change.
**Tickets to the wine tasting will be available to purchase in 2026. All proceeds benefit U.S. Travel’s advocacy efforts.