

Download the app, sponsored by Stratum Nutrition, for agenda updates, alerts on-site, and connect with your industry colleagues attending. In addition to the app, the agenda can also be viewed on the web and downloaded as a PDF for offline access.
- Available on iOS & Android – Search for “CRN Events 2026”
- Be sure to enable push notifications from the app via your phone settings as well as within the app itself, through your profile.
Questions? Contact Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org).
Don't see your name listed? You likely chose to keep your contact information private during registration. To update this setting, click Modify Registration and, on the first page of the registration form, update your Privacy Information. Once saved, your name will appear on the attendee list.
- Tuesday Reception: Hoodie or Quarter-zip
- Wednesday Reception: Hawaiian shirt
Carlsbad in October typically sees:
- Avg Mid: 70’s
- Avg Lows: 50’s

Check in and pick up your badge at the registration desk located in the Foyer of the conference center.
Registration desk hours:
- MON 10/5 2:00 – 6:00 PM
- TUE 10/6 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- WED 10/7 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- THU 10/8 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
If you are registered to attend the SSAC Reception and/or the Welcome Reception and arrive after registration has closed, satellite registration will be available at the reception location to assist with badge pickup and check-in.
Badges must be worn at all times during the event, including all sessions, networking activities, and any offsite events. Your badge is your access pass—don’t leave it behind!

Innovation Exchange
Time: October 6, 2:30–6:00 PM
Location: Grand Pacific Ballroom

'Welcome to the Hotel California' Reception
Time: October 6, 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Verise Restaurant
Suggested Attire: Hoodie or Quarter-zip

Morning Yoga, Sponsored by K. Patel (Register to Attend)
Time: October 7, 6:30–7:30 AM
Location: Grand View Atrium

'Surf City USA' Reception, Sponsored by Kenvue
Time: October 7, 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Grand View Atrium
Suggested Attire: Hawaiian shirt

Fun Run & Walk, Sponsored by Kyowa Hakko (Register to Attend)
Time: October 8, 6:15–7:30 AM
Location: Hotel Lobby

Golf Tournament (Registration Closed)
Time: October 8, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
Location: Hotel Lobby
- Carpool or share rides will fellow attendees whenever possible—it’s a great way to reduce emissions and meet new people!
- Use the event app instead of printed materials

- Take advantage of water refill stations located in the event space and grab a complimentary reusable water bottle (while supplies last)
- Return your name badge to the registration desk when the event ends so we can reuse badge materials for future events


