2026 Winter Symposium
Winter Symposium Overview
CLEAR's Winter Symposium is held annually in tandem with the Midyear Business Meeting. This event provides a forum for CLEAR members and other regulatory stakeholders to convene to network, share best practices, and take a deeper look at a singular issue or topic facing regulators today. The Winter Symposium is a in-person only event.
Difficult Conversations in Regulation
Regulatory work often requires navigating sensitive issues, competing priorities, and differing perspectives. Whether clarifying the limits of a regulator’s authority, balancing access to services with quality and safety, or responding to public criticism and political pressure, regulators are frequently called into challenging discussions where there are no simple solutions.
CLEAR’s 2026 Winter Symposium will explore how regulatory professionals can approach these conversations with clarity, empathy, and effectiveness. Sessions will address topics such as the inevitability of conflict in regulation, examine how to respond when systems or organizations fall short, and explore ways to engage stakeholders and the public when expectations are high, perspectives are polarized, or trust in regulation is questioned. Through a mix of presentations, panels, and interactive roundtable dialogue, participants will examine strategies, share experiences, and gain insights for fostering productive conversations in complex regulatory environments.
Symposium Hotel & Venue
Hutton Hotel
1808 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
1-615-3409333
CLEAR has arranged a preferred rate of $220.00 plus tax a night. The preferred rate will be available through December 16, 2025, or until the room block is full. The rate is applicable Tuesday, January 6 - Saturday, January 10. CLEAR suggests booking your room early.
2026 Winter Symposium Agenda
Explore Nashville!
CLEAR is delighted to welcome attendees of the 2026 Winter Symposium & Midyear Business Meetings to Nashville! Below are some recommended activities to help you make the most of your time in Music City:
Frist Art Museum - Explore unique exhibits from around the world. Feature Exhibit: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm (.9 miles from Hutton House)
Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University - Visit the home of the Fisk Jubilee Singers (who inspired the name "Music City") and enjoy rotating exhibits and the permanent collection established in 1949. (1.1 miles from Hutton House)
Ryman Auditorium - Check out the birthplace of the Grand Ole Opry and take in a show. (1.3 miles from Hutton House)
National Museum, of African American Music - Visit the only museum in the US devoted to preserving and celebrating the music created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Admission is free the first Wednesday of each month. (1.3 miles from Hutton House)
Centennial Park - Walk the grounds of the park and explore Nashville's Parthenon. (1.4 miles from Hutton House)
Midyear Business Meeting
CLEAR's 2026 Midyear Business Meeting will take place following the Winter Symposium, January 8-9. While there is no fee associated with attending the Midyear Meetings, registration is required. To register for the 2026 Midyear Business Meetings, click below.
Register for the 2026 Midyear Meeting
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CLEAR cancellation policy:
Cancellations made before Friday, December 12, 2025 are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations can be made up to Monday, December 22, 2025 with a $95(USD) service charge. Any cancellations made during the final two weeks before an in-person event will not be eligible for a refund. Registrant substitutions are welcome up to the date of the event.