The UC Tech 2026 Conference will be held on July 8-10 at UC Merced. Start preparing for your trip using the links below. See our Travel Planning Guide for recommended travel timing.
See Venues and Parking
Familiarize yourself with the main venues and parking locations for the conference.
Find Your Route to Merced
Explore ways to travel to Merced by air, rail, or road. Please plan to arrange reliable secondary transportation in advance of your arrival, as ride-share availability can be limited during the summer months. Moreover, the conference venue is a 15-minute drive from our recommended hotels and the downtown area.
Join the Yosemite National Park Outing
As you plan your trip to Merced this July, consider extending your stay by joining our UC Tech-organized, optional post-conference outing to Yosemite National Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Tickets will be available for purchase until July 10, or when tickets sell out.
View the Conference Program
The conference program is publicly available, and registered attendees can log in to build their personal schedule.
Book Your Hotel
The Planning Committee has listed highly recommended hotels in downtown Merced and along campus parkway, all of which are a 15-minute drive from the conference venue. Please mention the UC Tech Conference when booking your hotel.