OPS | Organic Produce Summit 2026

The summit takes place at the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey. <cite index="2-14">The trade show floor spans level 1 and level 2 of the Monterey Conference Center.</cite> Related event programming extends into the surrounding downtown area, with <cite index="2-14">educational sessions and keynotes held at the historic Golden State Theatre and networking receptions at Custom House Plaza in Old Town Monterey</cite>.

<cite index="4-9">A variety of parking options are available in the City of Monterey's downtown parking structures one block from the convention center, plus metered on-street parking surrounding the convention center.</cite> Some official hotels also offer parking discounts to guests — for example, <cite index="3-42,3-43">the Courtyard by Marriott Sand City Monterey and Residence Inn by Marriott Sand City Monterey offer a discounted self-parking fee of $8.00/day compared to $15.00/day.</cite>

<cite index="4-7">The closest airports are Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).</cite> <cite index="4-8">There are a variety of options to get to downtown Monterey and the convention center.</cite> The venue sits in walkable downtown Monterey close to hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Attendees can also take advantage of local perks — <cite index="4-4">show your OPS attendee badge at participating restaurants, shops, and attractions to redeem special offers.</cite>

OPS has secured room blocks at a selection of Monterey hotels. Approximate starting rates (excluding taxes/fees) include:

• Casa Munras — <cite index="3-13">starting at $329</cite>
• Hotel Pacific — <cite index="3-18">starting at $324</cite>
• Hotel Abrego — <cite index="3-23">starting at $324</cite>
• Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa — <cite index="3-28">starting at $355</cite>
• Marriott Monterey Bay — <cite index="3-31">starting at $409</cite>
• Portola Hotel & Spa — <cite index="3-35">starting at $374</cite>
• Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott — <cite index="3-38">starting at $374</cite>
• Courtyard by Marriott Sand City Monterey — <cite index="3-41">starting at $279</cite>
• Residence Inn by Marriott Sand City Monterey — <cite index="3-46">starting at $299</cite>

For 2026, <cite index="3-7">the mandatory non-refundable deposit has been waived and the deposit timeline extended, with deposits charged on June 23rd, the hotel cutoff date.</cite> When group blocks sell out, an <cite index="3-51,3-52">alternative housing link offers access to nearby hotels at market rates</cite>. Note: OPS warns that <cite index="3-8">companies contacting exhibitors offering attendee lists and hotel rooms are a scam with no affiliation to the event.</cite>