CLARB Annual Meeting 2026
Honoring our Roots, Growing our Future
Discover how CLARB has shaped effective regulation for more than 50 years and explore how we’re growing into the future. Engage with pressing challenges including enforcement modernization, licensure defense, artificial intelligence in practice and regulatory reform. Connect with peers through the collaborative MBE Exchange and gain strategic insights from CLARB's environmental scan.
August 27-29, 2026
Join us in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
As the premier gathering for landscape architecture regulators, the CLARB Annual Meeting brings together over 125 regulatory professionals from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands.
This event provides a unique opportunity to network throughout three days of programming designed to strengthen relationships, share solutions and advance regulatory excellence. Join us and be part of shaping the future of landscape architecture regulation.
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is a place on the fringe — familiar, but largely undiscovered. From its bustling downtown to character-filled neighborhoods, Calgary is full of secrets, surprises and stories — and Calgarians are eager to share those experiences with the world.
Renowned for its warm western hospitality, Calgary prides itself on being the Ultimate Host City. With one of the world’s most modern, welcoming airports, world-class accommodations and venues, an exploding culinary, arts and culture scene, and an impressive list of attractions and activities to suit every type of visitor, Calgary is a city that delivers a remarkable experience from arrival to departure.
Schedule at-a-glance
All events take place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
MBE Exchange (for MBEs and MBS.)
Summer Learning Lineup (For board members, volunteers and licensed professionals. Additional registration required.)
Registration
Welcome Reception
Thursday, Aug. 27
Keynote address and plenary sessions
Walking tour of the Eau Claire District (Within walking distance of hotel.)
Rooftop Reception Sponsored by Maglin (Within walking distance of hotel.)
Friday, Aug. 28
Plenary sessions
Volunteer Recognition Reception
Saturday, Aug. 29
Plenary sessions
Business session
We're grateful for our 2026 Supporting Partners
Member Boards
Crystal Fountains
A vital partner to architects and landscape architects, bridging the gap between creative vision and reality.
Member Boards
Pland Collaborative
Full-service landscape architecture and planning firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Member Boards
PSI Services
PSI powers world leading tests. Delivered with trusted science and the very best test taker experience. PSI, your trusted testing partner.
Plan your trip
Getting there
Alberta has three international airports serviced by 14 major airlines. YYC Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are the largest and most popular choices among international visitors. Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) offers more select routes. Learn more.
Remember your passport
Beginning May 7, 2025, US travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights.
Venue & lodging
Hyatt Regency Calgary (Special CLARB registration rate available mid-May.)
700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada
Phone: +1 403 717 1234
Valet and self-parking offered.
For your comfort
Local weather
View the forecast for Calgary, AB.
Meeting attire
Smart casual. We recommend dressing in layers to be comfortable in all meeting spaces.
Please note that Thursday's 90-minute walking tour is outdoors.
Lost and found
Registration station in the Grand Foyer and Hyatt registration desk.
Resources
Member Boards
Annual Meeting 2026 Agenda
Join us in Calgary, Alberta to discover how CLARB has shaped effective regulation for decades and explore how we’re growing into the future as a community.
Member Boards
Justification for boards using participation credits (2026)
Join us in Calgary, Alberta to discover how CLARB has shaped effective regulation for decades and explore how we’re growing into the future as a community.
Member Boards
Justification (2026)
Join us in Calgary, Alberta to discover how CLARB has shaped effective regulation for decades and explore how we’re growing into the future as a community.
Registration opens mid-May
Register and book your hotel by July 24.
Bring your whole board. When you register as a group, you can save up to 15%.
Registration prices have been held steady this year with no increases over last year, aligning with CLARB membership dues and participation credits remaining steady as well.
Highlights from past events
Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors
Member Boards
Crystal Fountains
A vital partner to architects and landscape architects, bridging the gap between creative vision and reality.
Member Boards
Maglin Site Furniture
We believe placemaking transforms spaces into experiences, fostering connection, comfort and community.
Member Boards
Earthscape Play
Our work is rooted in design excellence, quality and a deep commitment to the people and places we serve.
