
CASH - California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing 2027
Event Date
February 23–25, 2027
Location
Sacramento, CA
Expected Exhibitors
340
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe CASH Annual Conference on School Facilities is the flagship event of California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), the statewide association dedicated to K-12 school facility planning, funding, construction, and modernization. The 2027 edition is the 48th Annual Conference, held in downtown Sacramento, the seat of California state government and school-facilities policy.
The conference draws school facility professionals from across California, including district and county office of education staff, superintendents, business officials, architects, engineers, contractors, program and construction managers, and product and service providers. Attendees represent many aspects of the school facilities community, from novices to senior decision-makers.
The program combines concurrent education sessions, general sessions, and a large trade show. It is considered CASH's premier professional-development and networking event, offering timely guidance on state and local bond funding, the School Facility Program, CEQA and DSA requirements, maintenance and operations, and emerging trends shaping K-12 campuses. With more than 2,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, it is a key annual gathering for anyone involved in building and maintaining California's public schools.
Show Highlights
- Trade show floor featuring more than 340 exhibiting companies showcasing products and services for K-12 facilities.
- Concurrent education sessions covering funding, planning, design, construction, CEQA/DSA compliance, and maintenance and operations.
- General sessions addressing statewide policy, school bond measures, and the School Facility Program.
- Networking opportunities connecting district and county education staff with architects, contractors, and industry partners.
- Programming designed for both expert and novice school facilities professionals.
Attendance
The Annual Conference on School Facilities is CASH's largest annual event, attracting more than 2,000 school facility professionals. According to CASH exhibitor materials, about 60% of attendees come from school districts or county offices of education, roughly 90% are at a mid- to senior level in their careers, and about 20% are first-time attendees. More than 90% of attendees visit the trade show and report finding it valuable.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the CASH website (cashnet.org). A full conference registration includes access to concurrent education sessions, general sessions, and the trade show.
- Visit the CASH Annual Conference page at cashnet.org and select the attendee registration option.
- Choose your registration type and complete payment online.
- Note the online registration deadline, which typically closes several days before the event; in prior years online registration closed roughly a week ahead of the conference.
- On-site registration is available at the conference registration desk at the convention center for those who miss the online deadline.
History
CASH — California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing — has hosted its Annual Conference on School Facilities for decades, with the 2027 event marking the 48th edition. The conference has grown into the organization's largest annual gathering, regularly drawing more than 2,000 school facilities professionals and a trade show that has expanded from roughly 200 exhibitors in recent years to more than 340. Past conferences have tracked major developments in California school construction funding, including the passage of statewide school bond measures such as Proposition 51. In recent years the event has been held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 CASH Annual Conference held?
The CASH 48th Annual Conference on School Facilities takes place February 23-25, 2027 in Sacramento, California. It is held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center at 1400 J Street in downtown Sacramento.
Who should attend the CASH Annual Conference?
The conference is designed for California's K-12 school facilities community, including school district and county office of education staff, business officials, architects, engineers, contractors, program and construction managers, and industry service providers. Both novice and expert facilities professionals attend.
How many people and exhibitors attend?
The event is CASH's largest annual gathering, drawing more than 2,000 school facility professionals. The trade show features more than 340 exhibitors.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is completed online through the CASH website at cashnet.org, and a full registration includes access to education sessions, general sessions, and the trade show. On-site registration is typically available at the convention center for those who miss the online deadline.
Why is the CASH Annual Conference worth attending?
It combines concurrent education sessions, general sessions, and a large trade show, offering timely guidance on school funding, bonds, the School Facility Program, and construction trends. More than 90% of attendees visit the trade show and find it valuable, and it is a leading networking venue for K-12 facilities decision-makers in California.
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