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It’s live... Registration for the 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference is now open! Join us in person at UC Merced from July 8-10 as we reflect, reforge, and reimagine UC through a diverse lineup of sessions that’ll leave you inspired, informed, and connected. </p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><strong>Before You Register</strong>  </span></p>
<ul style="line-height:1.5"><li><strong>Registration Cost & Attendance</strong>: $300. The event is open to UC employees and committed sponsor representatives.  </li><li><strong>Session Proposal & Award Submitters:</strong> Submissions are being reviewed, and decisions will be released in mid-April. If your submission is accepted, the primary submitter will receive an email regarding complimentary registration. </li></ul><p style="margin:0">Read the FAQs on the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/jvga3k/7lt4vaa4/n209qv" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">Registration page</a> for details on program highlights, attendance, and registration. </p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><strong>How to Register – Two Steps</strong> </span></p>

<p style="margin:0"><strong>Step 1: Complete payment in Transact</strong> </p>
<ul style="line-height:1.5"><li>When you begin registration, you’ll land on the UCOP Events homepage. Select <strong>UC Tech Conference Registration</strong>, fill out your information, and click <strong>Add to cart</strong>. You’ll be redirected back to the homepage. </li><li>
Click <strong>Checkout</strong> or the cart icon to proceed to payment. </li><li>After payment, <strong>check your email</strong> for your receipt. Copy the Receipt Number. </li></ul><p style="margin:0"><strong>Step 2: Continue to the registration form in Guidebook</strong> </p>
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Use the <strong>link in your Transact email receipt</strong> to access the registration form. </li><li>Provide your preferences and <strong>Receipt Number</strong> to finalize your registration. </li></ul><p style="margin:0"><strong>Important: Your registration is NOT finalized until BOTH steps are completed</strong>, or your spot may be released. </p>
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<p style="margin:0">For step-by-step guidance with screenshots, visit the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/jvga3k/7lt4vaa4/3u19qv" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">How to Register page</a>. </p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><strong>Ready? Register Now</strong> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/jvga3k/7lt4vaa4/jn29qv" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">Start Step 1 in Transact.</a> </p>
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<em>To the Metal: Reflect. Reforge. Reimagine.</em> </p>
<p style="margin:0"><a href="mailto:Uctech@ucmerced.edu" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">uctech@ucmerced.edu</a> </p>
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