Event: West Coast LBMA — 2027 Annual Convention
Venue: Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark — Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA
Dates: January 19–21, 2027
AGENDA DETAILS
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Opening Reception & Exhibitor Showcase
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Exhibitor Showcase Open
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome & Emcee Introduction
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Industry Insights: Gearing for Growth
Chris Beard, Vice President, John Burns Research and Consulting
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM Break | Exhibitor Showcase Open
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Executing When It Counts
Tom “Trots” Trotter, Navy TOPGUN Pilot | Featured Keynote Speaker
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM AI in Action: Practical Tools, Real Risks & What Actually Works
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Break | Exhibitor Showcase Open
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Legislative and Regulatory Updates, the 2026 Gubernatorial Outlook, and Developments in Building and Fire Codes
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM Recap of Today's Sessions | Key Takeaways Along with a View of Tomorrow
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Networking Reception
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM Welcome & Review of Today's Program
8:35 AM – 9:00 AM West Coast LBMA Annual Member Awards Presentation
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Surf’s Up! The Top Trends, Threats, and Opportunities for CA Dealers Craig Webb, President – Webb Analytics LLC
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM West Coast LBMA’s 2nd Growth – Focusing on What It Is and How It Can Benefit Your Business
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Morning Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Developing Your Employees: Tools & Tips You and Your Company Can Utilize
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Convention Closing Remarks, The Year Ahead & the 2028 Convention