Where the Valley meets.

Since 2016, CVIIC’s Regional Conferences on Immigrant Integration have brought nonprofits, public agencies, legal services providers, funders, researchers and community leaders together to share what works and plan the work ahead. Starting in 2026, CVIIC holds two conferences a year, in February and August.

In brief

Since 2016regional conferences on immigrant integration

100+partner agencies at the August 2026 conference

2 a yearstarting in 2026

Attendees at round tables face the stage, CVIIC banners and welcome screens at the opening of the August 2026 CVIIC Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration — Opening session, August 2026 CVIIC Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration

01 · Next conference

Save the date: February 18, 2027.

CVIIC’s next Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration is scheduled for February 18, 2027. Conference registration and panel proposals will open in December 2026. Venue details are shared with registered participants. Partner agencies can ask to be notified when registration opens.

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02Regional Conference · August 2026

100+ partner agencies. One Valley-wide conversation.

The August 2026 conference brought together representatives of more than 100 partner agencies from throughout the Central Valley, with keynotes by Thomas A. Saenz of MALDEF and Dr. Manuel Pastor of USC, and sessions on immigrant rights, economic mobility and the 2030 Census.

Thomas A. Saenz of MALDEF delivers a keynote at a podium beside a CVIIC Regional Conference banner, August 2026 — Keynote · Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF

Dr. Manuel Pastor of USC delivers a keynote with a microphone beside a CVIIC Regional Conference banner at the August 2026 conference — Keynote · Dr. Manuel Pastor, USC

Representatives of partner agencies seated at round tables listening to a session at the August 2026 CVIIC Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration — Representatives of more than 100 partner agencies from throughout the Central Valley

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03Regional Conference · February 2026

The first of two conferences a year.

In February 2026, partner organizations from across the Valley met for the first of CVIIC’s twice-yearly regional conferences.

Hundreds of representatives of nonprofits, public agencies and partner organizations seated at round tables at the February 2026 CVIIC Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration — February 2026 Regional Conference

04Every conference since 2016

2016First Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration. Community champions honored with awards.Program & slides →
2018Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration.Program & slides →
2019Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration.Program & slides →
2020–21No conferences during the pandemic.
2022Conference resumes. Presentations by Dr. Manuel Pastor and Thai Le, and by Carlos Heredia.Program & slides →
2023Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration, November 15, 2023, in Fresno. Partner organizations honored as Champions of Immigrant America.Program & slides →
2025Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration.Program & slides →
Feb 2026First of two conferences a year.
Aug 2026Representatives of 100+ partner agencies. Keynotes by Thomas A. Saenz and Dr. Manuel Pastor.
Feb 2027Next conference, February 18, 2027. Registration and panel proposals open in December 2026.

Six community champions smiling and holding CVIIC award plaques at the 2016 Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration — Community champions honored at the first conference, 2016

Each year links to its own page with the program, speakers, photos and slides, moved over from the current site.

Regional Conference · November 15, 2023

Champions of Immigrant America.

At its Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration in Fresno on November 15, 2023, CVIIC recognized partner organizations as Champions of Immigrant America for their contributions to immigrant families in the Central Valley.