☠️ Yo, Ho, Ho! It's an Advocates Life for Me! ☠️
Kalahari Resort • Round Rock, Texas
August 27-28, 2026
Registration NOW OPEN!
Early Bird Registration: $220 until June 30th.
After June 30th Registration: $230.
Use the links below to register for the conference, pay by invoice, book your hotel, and apply for a stipend.
Need an Accessible Room?
Follow these steps when booking your hotel room.
Step 1: Click the hotel booking button below.
Step 2: Check the box for Accessible Room.
Step 3: In the Additional Requests box, type exactly what you need.
Step 4: If you need a special shower, you MUST type it in the Additional Requests box.
Examples:
• I need a roll-in shower.
• I need a shower bench.
• I need a roll-in shower and a shower bench.
Examples:
• I need a roll-in shower.
• I need a shower bench.
• I need a roll-in shower and a shower bench.
Step 5: Click Request.
Important: Checking the Accessible Room box does NOT tell the hotel if you need a roll-in shower or shower bench. You must type those requests in the Additional Requests box.
2026 Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
Texas Advocates Conference
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 27th | ||
| 3-5pm | Registration | Lobby Level Conference Area |
| 3-5pm | Hospitality Hour | Hospitality Suite |
| FUN NIGHT with Special Olympics Texas | ||
| Friday, August 28th | ||
| 8am | Registration | Lobby Level Registration |
| 8-9am | Breakfast and Welcome | Ballroom |
| 9-9:15am | Visit with Exhibitors | Exhibitor Hall |
| 9:15-10:15am | Workshops | Salons, A-D, Nile, Zambezi |
| 10:15-10:30am | Visit with Exhibitors | Exhibitor Hall |
| 10:30-11:30am | Workshops | Salons, A-D, Nile, Zambezi |
| 11:30-11:45am | Visit with Exhibitors | Exhibitor Hall |
| 11:45am-1pm | Lunch and Keynotes | Ballroom |
| 1-1:30pm | Visit with Exhibitors | Exhibitor Hall |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Workshops | Salons, A-D, Nile, Zambezi |
| Waterpark Fun | ||
| 5-6pm | Current Board of Directors Meeting | Salon D |
| 7-8:30pm | Banquet, Awards, and Installation of New Board Members | Ballroom |
| 9-11:30pm | Let’s DANCE!!! | Ballroom |
| Saturday, August 29th | ||
| Breakfast on Your Own. Checkout by 11am. | ||
| Wristbands for the WaterPark work all day! | ||
