Aerial view of he Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel with palm trees and beach, promoting SITE Southern California educational luncheon and incentive experience on March 19, 2026.

Educational Luncheon + Incentive Experience

March 19, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, CA

Join us for an afternoon where coastal inspiration meets impactful education. Leave equipped to lead conversations that move your business forward.

Set along the dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel provides the perfect coastal California backdrop for an afternoon of connection, learning, and inspiration. With sweeping ocean views, refined design, and a relaxed yet elevated aesthetic, the resort sets the tone for thoughtful conversations and meaningful takeaways.

Aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel with red-tiled roofs, a central outdoor pool, blue lounge chairs, and black-and-white checkered courtyard near the ocean.

Hosted Buyers

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a Hosted Buyer. Please complete this Hosted Buyer Application to submit your interest in attending. Please note, should you be approved as a Hosted Buyer, you will be required to stay for the entire duration of the event. All approved applicants will be notified closer to the event date.

Speaker Sue

A woman with fire!

We are thrilled to welcome Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, a globally recognized communication expert, coach, author, and rockstar in the world of sales training. She will deliver an electrifying lunchtime keynote—Communicating to Build Confidence and Momentum: What Stakeholders Require Now!

Sue blends an authentic, passionate, high-energy style with cutting-edge content. She also draws on constant field research and a Master’s degree in Counseling. In this session, she will share practical, real-world strategies to help you communicate with clarity, credibility, and confidence. You will learn how to align stakeholders and decision makers, build trust faster, navigate complex conversations, and influence outcomes in today’s fast-paced environments.

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Continuing Education Credits are available for this education program.

Speaker Sue smiling with her hand over her chest, displaying the words "YOU'VE GOT THIS." written on her forearm. She is wearing a black and white zigzag patterned top.

Young Leaders & Advisory Council Session

Young Leaders are invited to connect with fellow emerging professionals and learn how to get involved with SITE SoCal. Additional programming details to follow.

Advisory Council members are invited to an exclusive VIP Meet and Greet with Speaker Sue, offering a unique opportunity for deeper conversation, insight, and connection prior to the session.

Two chairs face a fire pit on a patio, overlooking a grassy lawn with ocean and a colorful sunset in the background, framed by open double doors.

Accommodations

Planners:

Room rate of $279++. The specified room rates are subject to 10% occupancy tax, 0.275% Tourism Fee, and 1.5% Dana Point TBID Assessment Fee. Resort Fee Waived.

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Suppliers:

Room rate of $379++. The specified room rates are subject to 10% occupancy tax, 0.275% Tourism Fee, and 1.5% Dana Point TBID Assessment Fee. Resort Fee $20.

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Bright guest room at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Beach, with a large king bed, seating area, desk, TV, and a view of the ocean through glass doors leading to a balcony.

Members Only Drawing

1-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Golf Foursome at Monarch Golf Links courtesy of Cohera

A restaurant dining area with elegant tables and chairs, large arched windows, and a view of the ocean and coastline on a clear day.

Agenda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM	Young Leaders Advisory Council: Exclusive VIP Meet and Greet with Speaker Sue
11:00 AM-12:00 PM	Registration & Reception
12:00-2:00 PM	Lunch & Education Program
2:00-3:30 PM	Coastal Incentive Experience to be hosted by Visit Dana Point.

A sandy beach with a few people, bordered by green grass, palm trees, and a fence, under a clear blue sky with ocean waves in the distance.

Coastal Incentive Experience

Join us for an elevated beachfront experience in Dana Point featuring live music, craft cocktails and a series of curated interactive activations. From watercolor portraits to sweet treats and personalized keepsakes, guests will enjoy a lively afternoon of creativity, connection, and coastal inspiration.

CSR Activity

11:00am-12:00pm – Assembly of Emergency Go Bags with Keeping Every Girl Free

Keeping Every Girl Free is a Southern California based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls who have experienced abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Guided by compassion, faith, and survivor‑led insight, the organization provides critical resources that support healing, restoration, and long‑term transformation. Their mission is to be a beacon of hope for those emerging from trauma, walking alongside survivors with love, dignity, and grace as they rebuild their lives. Founded in 2018, the organization honors the legacy of Katherine Elaine Gallegos by raising awareness, connecting individuals to vital services, and fostering pathways to freedom and resilience. Their team is composed of survivors and advocates committed to helping others move from surviving to thriving.

Attendees will have the opportunity to directly support Keeping Every Girl Free through a hands‑on CSR activation. An Amazon Wish List allows guests to pre purchase essential items that will be used to assemble Emergency Go Bags for survivors in immediate crisis. Due to a rise in crisis‑response calls, these bags provide urgently needed care and comfort. During the activation hour, attendees will help fill the bags with essential items, comfort items, a handwritten card of encouragement and makeup remove wipes printed with the hotline number, a small yet incredibly powerful outreach tool.

Below are examples of what is to be collected and assembled:

Backpack
Hygiene essentials:
- Body wash
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Lotion
- Loofah sponge
- Deodorant
- Brush/comb
- Lip gloss
- First aid kit
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Hand sanitizer
- Makeup remover wipes (with hotline)
Clothing/comfort items:
- Sandals
- Blanket/slippers/socks
- Gloves/beanie
Practical items:
- Snacks
- Water
- Pads/tampons
Encouragement + grounding items:
- Words of encouragement
- Coloring book
- Markers/crayons/pens
- Notebook/journal
Gift card (food, coffee/tea, smoothie)

These Go Bags will be distributed directly to individuals in crisis, offering immediate support, safety, and a message of hope at a moment when it is needed most.

You can also support Keeping Every Girl Free by shopping their Amazon Wish List for essential items.

Amazon Wish List