Inform USA Annual Conference 2025

Get ready for sun and sessions!

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. 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 Ticket Here!

The 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

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 one of the famous theme parks nearby. Plan out your trip here!

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: 2025 Conference Session Information is here!! We have a few more details to announce at a later time but click below to see session descriptions that will get you so excited to register! The FOUR Symposium topics will be on 211, Aging and Disability, Military and Suicide/Difficult Interactions. For more information review the Session Descriptions below!

Session Descriptions

Agenda: Stay tuned for more details! The agenda we have available is linked below!

Snapshot Agenda

FAQ: Check here to see the most common questions from your peers.

FAQ

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

Grand Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

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.