TACAC Annual Conference

 

College Tour | Conference Gear | First Timers | Lodging | McAllen Regional College Fair | Mobile App | Raffle | Registration Terms & Policies | Schedule | Service Project | Sessions | Sponsors & Exhibitors | Theme | Travel | Volunteer

2026 Conference Schedule

Theme

Coming soon.
Registration

Registration will open on October 15 for members and non-members. Late registration will be from December 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027, as space permits. Late registration will require a credit card payment at checkout. 

The member rate is available to paid active members. Membership payments not processed and received before registering will be charged at the non-member rate. New memberships may take up to 24 business hours for your status to update and for you to receive member benefits. The member rate will not be honored or reimbursed after the fact. Please ensure payment has been received before completing your registration. 

The Local Educator Rate is available for public high school counselors within a 90-mile radius of the conference location. There is a limit of 25 spots available. On-site registration is not guaranteed and will only be available if space permits. To guarantee a spot, please register for the conference as soon as possible. 

Registration Terms & Policies

  • All registrants and attendees agree to adhere to TACAC's Code of Conduct.
  • Payment is due upon receipt and may be made by check or credit card only; purchase orders are not accepted.
  • Members can access their invoices by logging into the member portal and clicking 'Invoices' in the red menu bar.
  • All payments must be received within 30 days of registration or by January 15, whichever is earlier. Unpaid registrations will be canceled on January 15, 2027.
  • Late registrations will require a credit card for payment at the time of registration.
  • Requests for cancellations or substitutions must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 
  • All refunds will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
  • Any request to change the payment method will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
  • Cancellation Schedule (based on date cancellation received):
    - Full Refund (less processing fee): TBD
    - Half Refund (less processing fee): TBD
    - No Refunds will be issued after TBD
  • Substitution requests must be submitted by January 15, 2027.
  • Registrants who do not attend (no-show) will not receive a refund. No exceptions.
  • TACAC's W-9

Lodging & Parking

Self-parking will be available at the hotel. Lodging information will be posted when registration opens.

Travel

 
 

       


Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer TACAC Annual Conference attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 2/19/2027 to 2/24/2027. Travelers who book through this channel will earn 25% more Rapid Reward points and may receive 3% off based on fare type and booking window.    
Raffle

We invite you to support TACAC's 47th Annual Conference by donating to our raffle. The proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Anne Naman Fund, which empowers professionals to enhance their skills and better serve the students of Texas.

Popular donation items include gift cards, corporate/university-themed gift baskets, jewelry, sporting event tickets, beverage kits, and attraction passes. Tickets can be purchased online during the conference for $1 each. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Service Project

Coming soon.

College Fair

Date: February 23, 2027
Time: TBD PM CST
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD

TACAC is excited to bring a regional college fair to Denton and local North Texas communities! Colleges and universities attending the TACAC annual conference are encouraged to register for the Denton college fair on Tuesday evening after the conference. The hotel room block is available for participating college fair representatives.

College Fair Registration

College Tour

Coming soon.

Conference Gear

Coming soon. 

 
  

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors:
Amplify Level - Educate Texas - Texas College Access Network | StriveScan
Anthem Level - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Momentum Level - College Board | Trinity University | Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Thank You to our 2026 Exhibitors: 
Applerouth Tutoring | Appily | Common App | Compass Education Group | CustomCollegeBanners by Maximum Promotions | GoGira | Harmony Online Learning | Poznan University of Medical Sciences | Raftr, Inc. | Sallie Mae | The College Funding Coach

Contact: Brad Durchslag & Jeremy Curtis

First Timers

New to TACAC Conference? This warm-welcome kickoff is your launchpad. Join fellow first-time attendees for a friendly orientation that helps you get your bearings, make instant connections, and feel right at home. You’ll meet seasoned TACAC leaders, pick up insider tips to get the most out of the conference, and start building your network before the sessions even begin. Come curious, leave energized — this is where your TACAC experience truly starts. For more information, contact [email protected].

Volunteer

We have several ways attendees can volunteer while at the conference. Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift and help us create the best experience for all attendees!

Sign-up opportunities will open in late fall 2026.

Mobile App

All conference information is completely digital. Attendees should download the conference app to find detailed dates, times, locations, sessions, and event descriptions. Search “TACAC” in your Apple or Google Play app store. Create an account and password using the email you used to register for the conference. 

Conference Contacts

Conference Co-Chairs

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