Unlocking the Power of Blueberry Industry Data
In conjunction with The 2026 Blueberry Convention in Monterey, California, the 2026 Blueberry Data & Intelligence Summit will take place Sept. 21 from 3-6 p.m. and Sept. 22 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
With the support of the blueberry industry, USHBC and NABC have made significant investments in advancing the industry’s data and intelligence capabilities. Today, USHBC’s BerrySmart Insights platform brings together the most comprehensive collection of blueberry industry data available — providing our industry with a better True North for understanding markets, informing decisions and identifying new opportunities for growth.
And we’re just getting started.
Join industry leaders for a day-and-a-half of forward-looking conversations exploring the data, technology and intelligence shaping the future of blueberries.
Experience a live walkthrough of the latest version of the BerrySmart Insights platform, see how artificial intelligence is transforming market intelligence, explore new tools and forecasting capabilities, and help shape the next generation of industry data resources. Along the way, you’ll connect with fellow leaders committed to building a smarter, more informed blueberry industry.
Whether your focus is production, marketing, sales, research or strategy, you’ll leave with practical insights, stronger connections and greater confidence in the data, tools and intelligence that will help shape the future of the blueberry industry.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026 Blueberry Data & Intelligence Summit is $499 per person.
Please note that the summit is co-located with The Blueberry Convention and begins one day before the convention. Visit the convention website to learn more, register for that event and extend your stay!
Purchasing a data summit ticket does not automatically register you for The Blueberry Convention. Separate registration is required for each event.
Have questions or need more information? Email [email protected]
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The 2026 Blueberry Convention will take place at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course.
Please click the link below or call (800)-233-1234 and reference group code (G-BLUE) to book your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. The deadline to obtain the discounted rate of $249+tax and availability to make your reservation is August 18, 2026, or when the block sells out – whichever comes first!
More Ways to Stay in Monterey
With strong interest in this year’s Blueberry Convention, we’ve expanded our housing options throughout Monterey. The Hyatt Regency Monterey remains our official convention headquarters, and additional hotel options, listed below, are available for this Monterey-wide event.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-1234
- Hilton Garden Inn Monterey – 0.5 miles (limited availability)
- Stage Coach Lodge – 0.5 miles
- Monterey Bay Lodge – 1 mile
- Hotel Abrego – 1.2 miles
- Monterey Marriott – 1.5 miles
- Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay – 1.5 miles
- The Monterey Hotel – 1.5 miles
- Muras Inn – 1.5 miles
- Hotel Pacific – 1.7 miles
- InterContinental the Clement Monterey – 2.7 miles
The closest airport is the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), which is about 5 minutes from the hotel.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course and the Monterey Regional Airport daily. Call +1 831 372 1234 to request airport shuttle service. After placing the call, the hotel shuttle will pick you up curbside at arrivals. For departures, the hotel shuttle departs from the hotel lobby hourly, at quarter past the hour, advanced reservations required. Open hours are from 7:15 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily.
For any housing questions, please email Stacy Plarr at [email protected]
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT TO MONTEREY
When planning your 2026 Blueberry Convention experience, you’ll want to include time to visit the area’s world renowned destinations, including:
- The galleries and shops in the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Historic Downtown Monterey.
- The enchanting 17-Mile Drive.
- And a long list of wonderful restaurants and scenic spots.
Plus, take advantage of discounts throughout the area with the Flash Your Badge program!
Learn more about all Monterey offers, then start planning.
SCHEDULE
Schedule coming soon!
SPONSORSHIPS
Interested in reaching blueberry industry leaders and decision-makers? Contact Mandy Boarman at [email protected] about sponsorship opportunities.