ARA Cactus Conference 2026

When
24 Feb 2026
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201
Spaces left
38

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Corporate/HR Attendee - No Baseball Game
Corporate Relocation Professionals only
Corporate/HR Attendee - WITH Baseball
Corporate Relocation Professionals only
Early Bird Member - No Baseball – $150.00
Early Bird Member - WITH Baseball – $225.00
Early Bird Non-Member - No Baseball – $200.00
Early Bird Non-Member - WITH Baseball – $275.00
Member - No Baseball – $170.00
Non-Member - No Baseball – $220.00
no baseball game ticket included
Ticket Only – $75.00

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF OUR ALOTMENT OF BASEBALL GAME TICKETS PLEASE REGISTER WITHOUT BASEBALL AND SELECT YOUR DESIRE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST IF ADDITONAL TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE.

Join ARA for our Annual Cactus Conference, a full day of Education, Food, and Networking capped off by a Spring Training game with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.

When: Tuesday, February 24th

Where: The Education Portion of the event will be held at the Sheraton at Wrigleyville located at 860 N Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201.

The Game: We will walk over to Sloan Park adjacent to the hotel to watch the Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres at 1:05pm. Food and drinks will be provided at the game.

Supplier Partner Offer: We have a fantastic opportunity for you! Simply bring along a first-time corporate attendee to unlock a 50% discount to a future event within the same year.

MORNING CONFERENCE AGENDA:

8:30 - 9:15am: Registration and Breakfast
9:15 - 9:30am: Opening remarks from 2026 ARA President Jessica Brainard-Smith
9:30 - 10:30am: Area and Industry Updates
- Arizona Economic Development Update:
- - Jack Bustamante (Arizona Commerce Authority)
- Round the bases with Industry Updates from:
- - Corporate Housing: Zack Kreisheimer (AVE)
  - Household Goods: Jason Vargas (Beltmann Group)
  - Immigration: Veronica Bush (Fragomen)
  - Mortgage: Anthony Hughes (Rocket Mortgage)
  - Tax: Under confirmation
10:30 - 11:00 Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00 Corporate Panel: Navigating Immigration in Motion: Balancing Global Realities: Immigration policy evolves rapidly across local, regional, and global levels, creating complexity for organizations managing mobile talent. This panel explores how mobility leaders navigate shifting regulations, balance compliance obligations, and maintain operational flexibility. Panelists share practical takeaways, regional perspectives, and strategic considerations for aligning immigration strategy with business objectives. Moderated by Ceri Koski with WR Immigration. Panelists include:
- Elizabeth Wells (Charles Schwab)
- Michelle Windhausen (GHD)
- José Reyna Morales (Trimble)
12:00 - Closing remarks/Raffle

AFTERNOON AT SLOAN PARK | 1:05 PM - First Pitch

Take me out to the Ball Game: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Spring Training Baseball with Food, Drinks & networking on the Upper Level party deck!

ARA

P.O. Box 41471

Phoenix, AZ 85085-1471