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10th Annual Wellness Together Conference

Sept 9 - 11, 2026 | San Diego, CA

  • ✦ Managing Student Screen Habits

    • Understand the impacts of screen dependence

    • Hear real-world digital detox research

    • Acquire tools for healthy device boundaries

  • ✦ Becoming a California Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)

    • Discover current mental health needs in CA Schools

    • Explore emerging, non-clinical support roles

    • Access your CWC certification roadmap

  • ✦ Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Health

    • Address unique student-athlete stressors

    • Implement an effective framework for resilience

    • Transform critical coaching environments

Keynote Speakers

  • Dr. Lisa Damour

    Dr. Lisa Damour

    Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, & Scientific Consultant for Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2

  • Mychal Threets

    Mychal Threets

    New host of Reading Rainbow and Resident Librarian for PBS

  • Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

    Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

    Sociologist and Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Three Mothers

  • Chris Duffy

    Chris Duffy

    Author, Comedian, and Host of TED’s How to Be a Better Human Podcast

  • Dr. Jean Twenge

    Dr. Jean Twenge

    Professor of Psychology & Author of more than 190 scientific publications and 8 books

  • Dr. Fabiola Bagula

    Dr. Fabiola Bagula

    Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District

Why attend the 10th Annual Wellness Together Conference (WTC10)?

  • Get CONNECTED

    Team Building, Bonding, and Collaboration

    Strengthen team relationships, enhance workplace morale, and grow problem-solving capabilities. Opportunities to network with other like-minded professionals are created throughout the event. Bring your whole team to foster collaboration and team bonding!

  • Get EQUIPPED

    Relevant Skills to Use Immediately

    Attendees gain a professional development boost with the latest research and tools relevant to their communities in 2026. These newly learned skills and strategies can be applied immediately to improve job performance and increase employee satisfaction.

  • Get INSPIRED

    Recharge Your “Why?”

    World-renowned presenters take the main stage at WTC10 to spark excitement, hope, and laughter, transforming how youth are served. Site teams return to their communities with a renewed sense of purpose, increased motivation, and a much-needed recharge.

The Wellness Together Conference

Building Hope & Resilience
For the Next Generation

Schedule

(Subject to change • Updated as the event approaches)

Wednesday (Sept 9)

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration & Keynotes

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Comedy Show

Thursday (Sept 10)

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Keynotes & Breakouts

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Leadership Dinner

Friday (Sept 11)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Keynotes & Breakouts

Who Should Attend

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    District & Education Leaders

    Superintendents, district admin, COE staff, and school board members

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    Mental Health Providers

    Counselors, social workers, school psychs, CWC's, and licensed clinicians

  • Educators & Site Staff

    Teachers, Wellness Center staff, COST teams, athletic coaches, and mental health champions

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    Advocates & Policymakers

    State and national legislators, healthcare executives, tech leaders, and influential cultural voices

Don’t miss out on the Leadership Dinner

Connect with top voices in education, mental health, and policy at this exclusive networking event. Enjoy a meal with like-minded leaders overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours today.

College Students Attend Free!

Expanding and Diversifying the Mental Health Workforce

The future of youth mental health depends on preparing the next generation of mental health champions. This year, we are proud to offer 300 scholarships to enrolled college students for a FREE student pass ($850+ value) to the 10th Annual Wellness Together Conference from Sept 9 - 11 in San Diego, CA!

Bring a Colleague
Leave with a Community

What to Expect in 2026

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    Keynotes

    Impactful talks from the leading voices in mental health and education

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    Workshops

    Hands-on workshops with actionable strategies to equip you and your team

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    Networking

    Connect with like-minded colleagues and thought leaders to support your work

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    Exhibit Hall

    Discover the latest wellness programs and resources to support mental health and education

Hotel Accommodations

Make your stay in San Diego seamless by booking within our official hotel room blocks. Enjoy exclusive discounted rates at nearby hotels for Wellness Together Conference attendees.

Rooms are limited—reserve early to secure your stay!

Legacy Impact Partner

As we reflect on a decade of showing up for students and families, we are deeply grateful to Blue Shield of California for serving as a Legacy Impact Partner of Wellness Together.
Their investment in the Wellness Together Conference and our in-person, on-campus youth mental health services helps make it possible to deliver more than 100,000 student supports each year at no cost to students and families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The views, business practices, and opinions expressed by the conference speakers, attendees, exhibitors, individuals, organizations, and corporations do not necessarily represent those of Wellness Together or the California Department of Education. Presentations, presenters, and partners are all subject to change at any time for any reason. All keynote presenters planned to be in person unless otherwise noted. Laughing Together is not sponsored by the California Department of Education and is separate from the Wellness Together Conference.