Our Host Hotel

The host property for our 2017 Conference is the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa located on Mission Bay and steps from the Pacific Ocean.

The Catamaran is a tropical hideaway in San Diego’s Pacific Beach community on the sparkling shores of Mission Bay.  The Polynesian-themed resort, only 8 miles from San Diego International Airport, offers casual elegance with palm trees, lush vegetation, tiki torches, koi ponds, waterfalls, and exotic birds that like to strike up conversation with guests. 

Our CDG exclusive rate starts at $159/night.  You will receive your link to book rooms upon registration for the event.​

Schedule of Events


Friday, December 1st, 2017

Getting in early?  Check out our optional activities and get to know your fellow attendees in a casual setting.  Join us later in the evening to check in and enjoy our Welcome Dinner Reception under the stars at our host hotel.

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Start with breakfast, followed by a presentation from our keynote speaker.  Next, join in on our attendee driven "Game Changer Sessions".  We'll have a session before and after lunch with multiple topics to choose from. YOU help direct the session content and choose the conversation that you're most interested in. Learn more.  
To end the day, we'll recognize great design execution, originality, and excellence in the presentation of the 4th Annual Ed Haimsohn Design Award.  The awards ceremony will be followed by dinner at a surprise venue.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Sunday's breakfast will be followed by the always popular"Speed Networking"  session!  Partners and retailers get the opportunity to mix and meet, speed-dating style! Guaranteed to be an exciting, high energy activity that you won't want to miss. Learn more.​

​*Conference ends at 11:30am on 12/3/17 for Partners and continues through 12/5/17 for CDG Retailers

Pre- Conference Activities

Annual Golf Tourney
​Friday, December 1st

Details coming soon!

Activity #2
​Friday, December 1st

Details coming soon!

Activity #3
​Friday, December 1st

Details coming soon!

Want to join us?

The Contemporary Design Group Annual Conference is a private event, open to 2017-2018 Corporate Partners and Current Retailer Members only.

Are you a Vendor/Supplier interested in Partnership?

Are you a Retailer interested in Membership?

Registration- Coming Soon!

Corporate Partner Registration

2017 Conference starts Friday, December 1st, 5pm
2017 Conference ends Sunday, December 3rd, 11am.​
Planning on bringing a spouse or family member to dinner?  
​Please see the Guest registration form for details.

Retailer Member Registration

2017 Conference starts Friday, December 1st, 5pm
2017 Conference ends Tuesday, December 5th, at 4pm*
​*We ask that retailers not plan on leaving before Tuesday's session has ended.  Please plan your travel accordingly.