Global Conference for Israel begins Thursday afternoon, November 12, and concludes Sunday morning, November 15, 2026. The final formal session will end at 11:45 a.m.
All conference activities will take place at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Conference Center in Chula Vista, California.
View the venue map in the Gaylord Pacific Venue Guide.
Hotel rooms at the resort are sold out. For more information about the property, visit the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Conference Center website..
Download the JNF-USA GC26 App for iOS or Android before the conference to build your personal agenda, explore sessions and speakers, access your check-in QR code, and receive important conference updates. Turn on notifications so you don't miss a thing.
Search “JNF-USA GC26” in your app store and sign in with the email you used to register.
Registration opens Thursday morning for select attendees, with general and student registration beginning Thursday afternoon.
11:00 a.m.-9:30 pm.
Negev Society, King Solomon Society, World Chairman's Council, and Speaker
registration
1:00-9:30 p.m.
General and Student registration
You will need to present your personal QR code and a valid photo ID when picking up your conference badge.
Your personal QR code can be found in the conference app and will also be emailed to you prior to the conference. To help make check-in as quick as possible, please have your photo ID and QR code ready when you arrive.
Friday night Shabbat dinner is included with the purchase of a full-conference ticket.
Food trucks will also be available on Thursday for attendees seeking kosher dining options at the Gaylord.
Click here for a recommended selection of kosher and non-kosher dining options nearby.
Parking is available at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Conference Center for the following rates:
- Self-parking: $45 per day, plus tax
- Valet parking: $65 per day
The Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista is approximately 11 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN) by road.
- Normal traffic: 15-20 minutes
- Peak arrival periods: 25-35 minutes
- Uber/Lyft: Typically $27-$35 one way
- Taxi: $50-$65 one way
Amtrak Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego, where most Pacific Surfliner trains arrive, is approximately:
- 8-9 miles from the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Conference Center
- 10-15 minutes by car or Uber
- 29-37 minutes by public transit via the Blue Line trolley to H Street Station in Chula Vista, followed by local transportation to the resort
The Trolley is a cost-effective alternative to rideshares for traveling directly into Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, or Petco Park.
- Nearest Stations: H Street Station (~1 mile away) and E Street Transit Center(~1.4 miles away), both served by the UC San Diego Blue Line. (See Trolley Map).
- Cost: $3.00 one way from any station.
- Daily Fare Cap: If paying via the PRONTO Transit System, fares automatically stop charging once you reach $7.00 for the day.
- How to Pay: Search your phone's app store for "PRONTO San Diego" to download the free ticketing app, or use the direct download links for Apple iOS or Android.
Yes! Scooter rentals are available by reservation for attendees who need assistance getting around the hotel from Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15, 2026. Rentals are subject to availability.
To reserve a scooter, please call Eric's Mobility at (619) 298-9640.
When calling, please provide the following information:
- Venue: Gaylord Pacific
- Address: 1000 H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
- Company: Jewish National Fund
Eric's Mobility will collect payment information directly from you and confirm your height and weight to ensure the appropriate scooter is provided.
Business-casual attire is recommended throughout the conference.
- Friday night Shabbat dinner: We invite guests to dress comfortably and elegantly in honor of Shabbat.
- Saturday night festivities: We invite guests to dress festively in California chic attire.
The safety and security of our attendees is a top priority. Jewish National Fund-USA is working closely with local law enforcement and professional security partners to maintain a strong and visible security presence throughout the conference.
All attendees must wear their conference badge at all times. Access to conference events and meeting spaces is limited to registered participants.
A valid government-issued photo ID may be required for entry.
Global Conference for Israel 2026 is intended to be an in-person gathering. Select Main Stage sessions and breakout sessions may be livestreamed. Stay tuned for additional details.
Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the individual who made the booking. Please contact the hotel directly with any questions or concerns about cancellations.
If you need to cancel your registration, the full value of your ticket purchase will be applied as a donation to the current campaign year.
The Lost and Found will be located at the conference Help Desk.
Any valuable items that are turned in will be returned to the hotel's front desk.
Yes! To learn more details about sponsorship opportunities at Global Conference for Israel, please email Ali Cohen at alexandra.cohen@jnf.org
Arriving early or staying after the conference? Click here for recommendations on what to see and do in San Diego.