The Community Violence Intervention Conference is the largest convening exclusively dedicated to CVI in the country, attracting more than 900 experts—both national and international—to discuss the impact of this lifesaving work. Now in its fourth year, the goal of the conference is to bring together leading experts, advocates, and practitioners to share insights, struggles, and opportunities in a communal space devoted to advancing the field of community violence intervention. 

At GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention, we uplift the transformative work of community organizations and the strategies that break cycles of violence. The 2026 CVI Conference will be an invaluable opportunity for people committed to saving lives from community violence to come together, share best practices, and advocate for change.

Community violence is a daily tragedy in neighborhoods across the country, and it’s disproportionately experienced by communities of color. Yet all too often, community violence—and some of its most successful solutions—fails to make the headlines or play a role in national debates about public safety. 

Every person should be able to live, work, and play free from the threat of gun violence, and elevating CVI strategies is a key way to make that a reality. The 2026 Community Violence Intervention Conference provides a dedicated, collaborative environment to help the people building safer communities come together and exchange ideas.

Collaboration is a key part of the CVI movement. Every community is unique and available resources vary from city to city, making it crucial for those invested in violence intervention to have a dedicated time and place to share experiences and best practices.

With this in mind, we’ve designed the 2026 Community Violence Intervention Conference to appeal to a range of stakeholders and disciplines. The conference will feature more than 850 subject-matter experts from across the country and approximately 100 from abroad. Through a range of activities—including trainings, workshops, panel discussions, and more—we aim to provide a collaborative and informative environment for all.

The CVI Conference will be located in downtown Los Angeles, California, and will span two full days: Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A detailed agenda is available to registrants on the conference app, and a printed program will be available on site.

Featured events will include trainings, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, healing exercises, opportunities to network, and more with leading experts in the CVI field. Attendees can expect the events to run all day on both Monday and Tuesday.

Early Bird: $495 (SOLD OUT)
General Admission: $550 (SOLD OUT)

The conference will take place at the JW Marriott/L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, California.

The room blocks we have contracted with the venue and nearby hotels are sold out, however there are several walkable hotel options nearby.

Yes. Scholarships were available and all have been awarded.

The call for proposals was released in the beginning of the year and all applicants have been notified of their submission status. We’re grateful for the strong interest in presenting and encourage folks who were not accepted this year to submit again next year when the call opens in early 2027.

The full program is shared with registrants closer to the event. Our conference overview is the best resource available for attendance approval and includes the information most organizations require.

Refund requests submitted by May 20, 2026 are eligible for a full refund minus processing fees. Requests submitted between May 21 and June 20, 2026 are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after June 20, 2026. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual at no cost by June 22, 2026. Edits to attendee names must also be submitted by June 22, 2026.

To request a refund or transfer, email cvi-conference@giffords.org with your registration name, email, and the details of your request.

If you have any logistical questions about the conference that have not been addressed in the FAQ, please reach out to cvi-conference@giffords.org and we will be happy to assist.