Register Now for JAWS CAMP 2026 in Santa Monica, CA
JAWS’ annual Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) will be held Oct. 2-4, 2026 at the Hyatt Centric Delfina in Santa Monica, CA. The hotel is steps from the world-famous Santa Monica pier along with restaurants, shops and entertainment. Registration is now open!
JAWS members can access special discounted prices by using the discount code found on the myJAWS membership app when registering. Can’t find the code? Email support@jaws.org for help.
Reserve your room now at the special discounted JAWS rate below!
Exclusive benefits include: NO destination fees & discounted valet parking
With your help, we can send journalists affected by layoffs and currently enrolled journalism students to CAMP this year through CAMP grants.
Interested in applying for a CAMP grant? Email hello@jaws.org. Applications and additional info will be posted in August.
FAQs
What are the regular CAMP registration rates? (July 16-October 1)
Non-members: $625
Members: $499
Students: $250
What happens at CAMP? This will be JAWS’ 41st CAMP. While the format and size have varied over the years, the goal has not: to bring women* journalists together from different specialties, beats, demographics and geographies to share with, learn from and empower each other. There will be structured presentations and workshops, planned social events and free time for unstructured relationship-building and city exploration. The current, rough agenda is as follows:
Oct. 1: Self-organized social activities for early arrivals
Oct. 2: Daytime workshops, evening welcome reception
Oct. 3: Morning plenaries, lunch provided, afternoon sessions, Books & Browse evening reception
Oct. 4: Morning member meeting, morning sessions, lunch provided, afternoon sessions
Oct. 5: Self-organized social activities for late departures
Will meals be provided? Yes! Lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday with receptions on Friday and Saturday evenings. Other provided meals and receptions will be announced. Meals not on the official schedule will be unstructured, allowing attendees to explore nearby eateries and spend time together away from the venue. Stay tuned for details about the first-time attendees’ dinner.
What is the CAMP refund policy? CAMP registration at the Early Bird rate is non-refundable and non-transferable. Regular registration can be transferred before September 1, 2026 upon written request to hello@jaws.org.