Conferences and Events

Tax Controversy Conference

Oct. 22, 2026, 8:30AM – 6:00PM PT (evening reception to follow) | The Beverly Hills Hotel

The preeminent event dedicated to tax controversy and tax litigation for attorneys, accountants, CPAs, enrolled agents, financial advisors, tax professionals and students in the field.

Construction Career & Industry Summit 2026: Connecting Students, Alumni, and Industry Leaders

Nov. 5, 2026, 1:00PM – 5:00PM PT | UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Westwood

Meet recruiters and employers, hear insights from industry experts, and expand your professional network. Through expert panels, mock interviews, and interactive activities, gain real-world insights and strengthen the skills needed to launch or advance your career in construction.

UCLAxFilmFest

May 5–8, 2027

Our annual multi-day event showcasing short films created by students in the UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies Certificate Program. Join us in-person in Downtown Los Angeles or stream virtually.

Land Use Law & Planning Conference
The leading networking event on California land use legislation, case law and emerging issues for officials/planners, attorneys, consultants, developers, real estate professionals and public policy students. 

Restaurant Executive Conference
A one-day forum for restaurant owners and operators, service industry professionals, lawyers and real estate developers.

UC Excelerator
UC Excelerator lets you begin your journey with tuition-free credit courses designed to accelerate your career potential.

Technical Management Program
This biannual five-day event was created to inspire leaders in engineering, IT, game development and similar disciplines. 

UCLAxOpen
Our complimentary online courses and seminars are thoughtfully designed to offer you timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities

Information Sessions
Information Sessions give you an inside look at our programs, student outcomes, and enrollment process, helping you decide which path best fits your goals.