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2026 Annual Educational Conference

CLEAR’s 46th Annual Educational Conference

Join the global regulatory community in Portland, Oregon, for CLEAR’s 46th Annual Educational Conference—the premier professional development event for regulators worldwide. This annual gathering brings together leaders and practitioners who share a commitment to advancing regulatory excellence.

Each year, more than 500 regulatory professionals from around the world convene for a dynamic, member-driven program designed to address today’s most pressing regulatory challenges and opportunities.

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Call for Proposals has closed

Proposal submitters will be notified of their proposals' status no later than February 27, 2026.

Conference Program

Conference content is developed by and for members of the regulatory community and is organized around four core areas of inquiry:
Regulatory Administration and Governance 
Compliance, Discipline, and Enforcement
Entry to Practice Standards and Continuing Competence
Testing and Examinations
Sessions feature a variety of engaging formats, including expert presentations, moderated panels, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions. Programming is designed to deliver practical insights for regulatory stakeholders across both medical and non-medical professions.
Workshops & Trainings

Maximize your time in Portland with additional workshops and training opportunities offered in conjunction with the conference. Details about 2026 workshops and trainings will be available in March 2026.

Conference Hotel

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
T: +1 (503) 226-7600

CLEAR has secured a preferred conference rate available Saturday, September 12 through Friday, September 18, 2026. The preferred rate will be available until August 22, 2026, or until the room block is full. Early booking is strongly recommended.

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