DIA Annual Seminar 2026 - 60 Year Diamond Anniversary - Honoring the Past. Advancing the Profession. Celebrating 60 Years. The Defense Investigators Association (DIA)is proud to present our next annual seminar taking place in beautiful Monterey, CA. We will be celebrating our 60th year diamond anniversary as we provide valuable Investigator specific training. Seminar Chair Liz Aguilar has selected a classy venue, and we look forward to seeing you there. The Defense Investigators Association (DIA) is proud to present training and networking opportunities specifically designed for professional criminal defense investigators. Seminar Registration Fee (REGISTER ONLINE BELOW): $250.00 for active & associate DIA members. $300 for non-members (will include 1 year membership) Fees includes: Light snacks and coffee during event, DIA Reception Thursday evening (networking), and Lunch on Friday, and of course an amazing Investigations Training! Fee does not include lodging or travel expenses. Venue: Intercontinental the Clement Montery 750 Cannery RowMonterey, CA 93940 Front desk: 1-831-3754500 Reservations: 1-888- IC HOTELS (1-888-424-6835)Special Gov. Rate: $199.00 (plus tax) a night w/free WIFI, Expires: April 20, 2026 Parking w/hotel is $45 a day; alternative parking is available for half the price just 2 short blocks away. Please call the reservations department for bookings and let them know you are with the DIA group to receive government rates; for changes and/or cancellations or use the link that we have provided below. SEMINAR CANCELATION POLICY: Cancellations must be emailed to Elizabeth_Aguilar@fd.org or lmacias626@yahoo.com. Cancelations are subject to a 30% cancelation fee after 04/20/2026. NO refunds for cancelations after 5:00 pm on 05/06/2026.
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For registration issues, contact Pascual Benitez at 619-446-2962