2026 CATEA - California Automotive Technical Education Alliance Conference
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🚗 CATEA Conference 2026
“Shifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Era of Automotive”
👉 Register & learn more:
https://caautotechalliance.org
Join automotive educators, independent repair shops, dealerships, manufacturers, workforce leaders, and industry professionals from across California for two days focused on the future of automotive education and the evolving automotive industry.
📅 October 9–10, 2026
📍 Friday, October 9
Frontwave Arena — Oceanside, CA
Featuring:
🎤 Keynote speakers
🛠️ Industry panels & discussions
🤝 Networking opportunities
🏁 Vendor exhibits
🍻 Evening reception
📍 Saturday, October 10
Palomar College — San Marcos, CA
Featuring:
✅ FREE Saturday programming for registered attendees
☕ Cars & Coffee
🔧 Hands-on workshops
📚 Technical training sessions & educational classes
🎟️ Early Bird Registration:
$199 through July 31
($299 starting August 1)
We are also now accepting presenter submissions for:
🔧 Technical sessions
📚 Classroom ideas
🎤 Panels & discussions
🛠️ Hands-on demonstrations
Apply: https://forms.gle/RqkHyftaiDGAnGUc8
Have a unique build, race car, EV project, student project, or specialty vehicle? You can also submit vehicles for Cars & Coffee consideration through the presenter form.
Sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon, with hotel block information coming in the next few weeks.
👉 Register & learn more:
https://caautotechalliance.org
#CATEA2026 #AutomotiveEducation #AutomotiveTraining #CTE #AutomotiveIndustry #CaliforniaAutomotive #SkilledTrades
“Shifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Era of Automotive”
👉 Register & learn more:
https://caautotechalliance.org
Join automotive educators, independent repair shops, dealerships, manufacturers, workforce leaders, and industry professionals from across California for two days focused on the future of automotive education and the evolving automotive industry.
📅 October 9–10, 2026
📍 Friday, October 9
Frontwave Arena — Oceanside, CA
Featuring:
🎤 Keynote speakers
🛠️ Industry panels & discussions
🤝 Networking opportunities
🏁 Vendor exhibits
🍻 Evening reception
📍 Saturday, October 10
Palomar College — San Marcos, CA
Featuring:
✅ FREE Saturday programming for registered attendees
☕ Cars & Coffee
🔧 Hands-on workshops
📚 Technical training sessions & educational classes
🎟️ Early Bird Registration:
$199 through July 31
($299 starting August 1)
We are also now accepting presenter submissions for:
🔧 Technical sessions
📚 Classroom ideas
🎤 Panels & discussions
🛠️ Hands-on demonstrations
Apply: https://forms.gle/RqkHyftaiDGAnGUc8
Have a unique build, race car, EV project, student project, or specialty vehicle? You can also submit vehicles for Cars & Coffee consideration through the presenter form.
Sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon, with hotel block information coming in the next few weeks.
👉 Register & learn more:
https://caautotechalliance.org
#CATEA2026 #AutomotiveEducation #AutomotiveTraining #CTE #AutomotiveIndustry #CaliforniaAutomotive #SkilledTrades
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Where is it happening?
Frontwave Arena, 3520 Village Commercial Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056-3576, United States
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