Symposium Dates:

2026 Symposium: June 4-5, 2026

Location:

California State University San Marcos, San Diego

The theme for the 2026 National Symposium:

Design by: Carolyn Yonda, MS

Registration – Early Bird Pricing Starts Now Until April 1!

• In-Person Symposium*, June 4-5, 2026, Early Bird pricing $300 until 4/1
  • Includes all symposium plenary sessions and breakouts, breakfast, lunch, exhibitors, welcome reception, and continuing education credits.
  • Add Ons: Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ for $50 and ‘Sponsor a Student’ for any dollar amount.

• In-Person, ONE DAY ONLY* (choose day of attendance at registration), Early Bird pricing $125 until 4/1
  • Includes ONE symposium plenary session, breakouts, breakfast or lunch, exhibitors, welcome reception (Wednesday ONLY), and continuing education credits.
  • Add Ons: Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ for $50 and ‘Sponsor a Student’ for any dollar amount.

*CSU PROFESSIONALS ONLY, please click the ‘CSU Only Professionals’ button below to register for the symposium via a questionnaire. You will be required to pay for your registration with an accounting journal entry between your campus/department and the Institute. Instructions on how to navigate this method of payment will be provided once you fill out the questionnaire.

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New This Year: Faculty Discount!

• Virtual Symposium*, June 4-5, 2025, Early Bird pricing $75 until 4/1
  • Includes all symposium plenary sessions, breakouts, and continuing education credits.
  • Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ after the Symposium.
  • Add On: ‘Sponsor a Student’ for any dollar amount.

*CSU FACULTY & STAFF ONLY, please click the ‘CSU Only Faculty & Staff’ button below to register for the symposium via a questionnaire. You will be required to pay for your registration with an accounting journal entry between your campus/department and the Institute. Instructions on how to navigate this method of payment will be provided once you fill out the questionnaire.

Non-CSU Professionals

CSU Only Faculty & Staff

Student Registration – Reduced Rates!

• Student In-Person Symposium, June 4-5, 2025, $100
  • Must be enrolled in academic degree program to register as a student attendee. Must provide Student I.D. at time of registration.
  • Includes all symposium plenary sessions and breakouts, breakfast, lunch, exhibitors, welcome reception, and continuing education credits (if applicable).
  • Add Ons: Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ for $25

• Student In-Person, ONE DAY ONLY (choose day of attendance at registration), $50
  • Must be enrolled in academic degree program to register as a student attendee. Must provide Student I.D. at time of registration.
  • Includes ONE symposium plenary session, breakouts, breakfast or lunch, exhibitors, welcome reception (Wednesday ONLY), and continuing education credits (if applicable).
  • Add Ons: Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ for $25

REGISTER for Both or One Day

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New This Year: Virtual Symposium!

• Student Virtual Symposium, June 4-5, 2025, $25
  • Must be enrolled in academic degree program to register as a student attendee. Must provide Student I.D. at time of registration.
  • Includes all symposium plenary sessions, breakouts, and continuing education credits (if applicable).
  • Access to ‘Symposium Recording’ after the Symposium.

Refunds and Cancellation

If you are unable to attend the Symposium, you must send written notice of your withdrawal via email to the Institute at palcareadmin1@csusm.edu at least five (5) business days before the first day of the event for a full refund. Refunds will not be issued after the Symposium begins. Registrations are nontransferable. Refunds will be issued 30–45 days following the Symposium.

If the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care (Institute) cancels or substantially alters the event (e.g., moved to virtual format) due to unforeseen events, natural disasters, or local pandemic conditions/restrictions affecting the ability of attendees to travel or gather safely, the Institute will refund.

Privacy

We value your privacy. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will never be sold to third parties. It will only be used for communications related to your attendance at the Symposium, and to related services provided by the exhibitors and supporters present at the Symposium. For the Institute’s full Privacy agreement, see the Online Privacy Policy Agreement.

Photography

By attending the Symposium, you acknowledge that photographs and/or videos of you may be taken by our conference staff and/or photographers at any time. Furthermore, you grant the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care permission to use photographs and/or video of your likeness in any type of media, including websites and print publications, without compensation or reward.

Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs

The consumption of alcohol, smoking &/or vaping of tobacco and any other substance, and use of drugs are prohibited anywhere in/on the university campus, including parking areas. Consumption of alcohol is OK only if included in an on campus approved special event. The Institute reserves the right to remove any person or persons from the premises for violation of this policy.

Nondiscrimination

Attendees agree not to unlawfully discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Disclaimer

The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, its planning partners, and supporters will make their best attempt to present the program as presented on this website. We reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans, speakers, or other items related to the Symposium, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, its planning partners, or supporters are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration.

Attendee assumes the risk of injury to person or property, or death, in connection with travel to and from any site(s) related to participation in the symposium. Attendee has sole responsibility for personal possessions during the symposium and any related activities. Attendees are urged to secure themselves against risks of liability or loss.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, its planning partners, or supporters do not accept responsibility for loss of monies. Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, its planning partners, or supporters do not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings or theft or damage to belongings.

Disability Accommodations or Special Needs

Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please contact the Symposium Coordinator, Cynthia Runge, at crunge@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that anyone who requires auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least ten business days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Recommended Lodging

Based on the positive feedback from last year, we are recommending this local lodging treasure, the Lakehouse Resort! Here, you’ll be able to unwind and network with your colleagues in a beautiful lakeside setting that offers a gourmet restaurant and bar, along with dockside dining and drinking. To optimize networking opportunities, we advise you to book a room at this hotel.

For more information, click here, or call (760) 744-0120.