Inform USA Annual Conference 2025

Ride the wave of change with your peers...all the way to California! Join your network of peers from the U.S. and Canada for a conference experience unlike anything you've experienced before. The Inform USA Conference is a professional development event that is an educational and networking intensive focused on elevating the sector.  More sessions, more keynotes (yes, two!), and even more post-session fun with old and new friends. Early bird passes go on sale now and convert to regular price on February 15, 2025. This conference traditionally sells out, so get your passes early! 

Attendees will experience:

  • Expert-led sessions on topics most relevant to information and referral
  • Dedicated networking opportunities with peers
  • An exhibit hall featuring top vendors serving the nonprofit sector
  • Opportunities to receive professional development credits for Inform USA Certification

Get Your Early Bird Ticket

  


Hyatt Regency Orange CountyThe Venue 

Hyatt Regency Orange County is a 17-story atrium-style hotel located four blocks from Disneyland with easy access to beaches. Enjoy dining onsite or out with peers between sessions to see the town!  Room blocks are available until April 25, 2025. To make a reservation Click Here


Beach in Anaheim CA
The Location 

Orange County, California Orange County is a place where the year-round Mediterranean climate allows you to enjoy being outdoors every day. Take in the views of the Pacific Ocean from one of the many beaches, play some golf on one of California’s famous “golf coast”, or soak in the sun as you explore on of the famous theme parks nearby.


Two Keynote Presentations:
Bill McKendry
Bill is a branding expert; advertising and campaign specialist; nonprofit, building and home products, higher ed and retail category strengths; brand identity/logos, creative direction and leadership. Frequent public speaker and author on the subject of how branding and marketing can help nonprofit organizations to DO MORE GOOD®.  Corporate clients of Bill’s have included: Target Stores, Rubbermaid, Owens Corning and Harper Collins. Nonprofit clients have included: He Gets Us, illumiNations, The Chosen, ECFA, Young Life and World Vision.
Mark Ostach
Mark helps people find the courage to connect —both online, offline, and in-line. My goal is to restore energy and bring digital wellness to people & organizations battling a growing sense of disconnection.

Session Information:  We are currently making the final selections for content for the 2025 Conference and will be sharing here soon!!  

Snapshot Agenda

Sun, Surf & Sessions is Made Possible through the support of our Sponsors:

 

Grand Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Sponsors

Exhibitors

Interested in attending as an Exhibitor or Sponsor?  To see the Prospectus click below and contact Laura Zile with any questions, laura@informusa.org.

Sponsorship Prospectus 

Cancellation Policy:  There is a no cancellation policy for our conference.  We do understand that things can come up and changes sometimes need to be made.  Please contact laura@informusa.org should the need arise and there will be a $50 fee for original registration changes after March 1, 2025. 

Accessibility: Inform USA wants everyone to be able to participate fully in all of our offerings.  Please visit our Accessibility Page for more details and to request an accommodation for any Inform USA program or event.