2026 Annual Conference

2026 Conference Schedule

Excitement is building for the #TSPRA26 Conference! From dynamic sessions to valuable networking opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Explore the Schedule-at-a-Glance and get ready to Let the TSPRA Times Roll in 2026.

➡️  See the session schedule!

A few things to keep in mind as you navigate this year’s conference:

• 📚 All-Day Pre-Conference Returns on Monday!
  Jumpstart your conference with a full day of in-depth learning! Choose from multiple session options in the morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM–4:00 PM). Boxed lunch available to pre-purchase with registration.
• 🎉 Monday Night – Let the TSPRA Times Roll: Conference Kickoff
  Start the week with energy! Enjoy exhibitor booths, festive refreshments, and big-time prizes as we roll into TSPRA together.
• 🎭 Fat Tuesday – Parade Celebration
  TSPRA will be part of the Fat Tuesday parade in Downtown Galveston! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of celebration and community.
• 👟 Wednesday Morning – TSPRA Annual Fun Run
  Lace up and level up your conference experience. This year’s Annual Fun Run is getting a playful upgrade with a built-in scavenger hunt, turning every mile into a mini adventure. Jog, walk, or cheer your way through the route while hunting for clues, prizes, and bragging rights. Join Joel Weckerly & Dr. Tommie Smith to bring good energy, good company, and a finish line worth smiling about. Click here to learn more and register.
• 🍽️ Thursday Morning – Breakfast & Colleague Connections
  Wrap up the conference with a focused networking session where you’ll connect on key topics with fellow school PR professionals.
• 🎯 This Year’s Focus Area: Community-Based Marketing
  Stay tuned for sessions, certification opportunities, and other activities centered around this focus area throughout the week.

Schedule at a Glance

Take a look at the preliminary schedule and start planning your travel to beautiful Galveston, February 16-19, 2026. Registration isn’t open yet, but stay tuned — we can’t wait to share in the learning, engagement, connection, and fun as we bring the conference to life on the coast! Schedule is subject to change. 

Sunday, February 15

(1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Executive Committee Meeting

(1:00 pm -4:00 pm) Advance Team Set-Up

(4:00 pm -5:00 pm) Onboarding for New EC

(6:00 pm -8:00 pm) Executive Committee Dinner

Monday, February 16 (Pre-Conference Day, Vendor Setup)

(9:00 am – 12:00 pm) Morning Pre-Conference Sessions [$150 per session]

(8:30 am – 4:00 pm) Vendor Set-Up 

(7:30 am – 5:30 pm) Registration Desk Open 

(12:00 pm -1:00 pm) Boxed Lunch [must pre-register]

(1:00 pm -4:00 pm ) Afternoon Pre-Conference Sessions [$150 per session]

(4:30 pm – 6:30 pm) Let the TSPRA Times Roll: Conference Kickoff [exhibitor viewing, refreshments, prizes and fun!]

(6:30 pm)  Evening on Your Own / Client Dinners 

(8:30 pm – 11:00 pm) Work/Life Balance: Karaoke [Sponsored by ParentSquare]

Tuesday, February 17

(7:30 am – 5:00 pm) Registration Open

(7:30 am – 5:00 pm) Exhibit Area Open/Vendor Viewing 

(7:30 am – 8:00 am)  Designated Vendor Viewing / Grab & Go Breakfast

(8:00 am – 8:30 am) General Membership Meeting; Officer Installation

(8:30 am – 10:30 am)  First General Session [Keynote Speaker & Professional Awards]

(9:00 am – 5:00 pm) TSPRA Work Lounge [sponsored by edVANTAGE] 

(10:30 am – 11:15 am)  Designated Vendor Viewing 

(11:15 am -12:00 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)  Lunch on Your Own

(1:30 pm – 2:15 pm) Concurrent Sessions

(2:15 pm – 2:45 pm) Snack Break/Designated Vendor Viewing

(2:45 pm – 3:30 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(3:45 pm – 4:30 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(6:30 PM) Work/Life Balance: Fat Tuesday Parade Downtown

(5:30 pm – 10:00 pm) President’s Reception [Invite Only]

(7:30 pm) Dinner on Your Own / Client Dinners 

Wednesday, February 18

(6:30 am – 7:30 am) Fun Run/Walk 

(8:00 am – 5:00 pm) Registration Open

(8:00 am – 4:00 pm) Exhibit Area Open [tear down by 4:00 pm] 

(8:00 am – 9:00 am) Designated Vendor Viewing / Grab & Go Breakfast

(8:30 am – 10:30 am) Second General Session [Keynote Speaker, Professional Awards & Key Communicator] [Sponsored by STANTEC & HEB]

(9:00 am – 5:00 pm)  TSPRA Work Lounge [sponsored by edVANTAGE]

(10:30 am – 11:00 am) Conference T-Shirt Photo 

(10:30 am – 11:15 am) Designated Vendor Viewing 

(11:15 am – 12:00 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)  Lunch on Your Own

(1:30 pm – 2:15 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(2:15 pm – 2:45 pm) Snack Break/Designated Vendor Viewing

(2:45 pm – 3:30 pm)  Concurrent Sessions

(3:45 pm – 4:30 pm) Concurrent Sessions 

(4:00 pm) Exhibit Area Tear Down

(6:30 pm – 7:00 pm) Star Awards Reception

(7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Star Awards Celebration [Pre-purchased Ticket Required $80 / Reserved Seating]

(9:00 pm – 11:00 pm) Star Awards After Party

Thursday, February 19

(8:00 am – 9:00 am) Breakfast Buffet

(8:30 am – 10:30 am) Third General Session [Colleague Connections: Your shortcut to meaningful conversations]

(10:30 am – 11:30 am) Check-out

2026 Pre-Conference Sessions

Monday, February 16, 2026
$150 per session

Jumpstart your conference with a full day of in-depth learning during our pre-conference sessions. Multiple session offerings will be available during both the morning block (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and the afternoon block (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM). Choose one session per time block or attend both to make the most of your day.

A boxed lunch will be available between sessions and can be pre-ordered when you register.

Pre-conference sessions can be added during full conference registration or registered for separately. Please note that session offerings are subject to change.

Online registration for pre-conference is closed, but you can still register on site. 

2026 Keynote Speakers

Jon Gordon

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1st General Session

Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 32 books including 18 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The One Truth and his latest release The 7 Commitments of a Great Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, In-N-Out Burger, The Los Angeles Rams, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, The Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Sheree Bogany

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2nd General Session

Sheree Bogany, affectionately known as Principal Auntie, is an award-winning educational leader and purpose-driven communicator whose career is rooted in service, influence, and impact. A proud product of public education and a first-generation college graduate, Sheree has dedicated her professional life to building trust, leading through complexity, and communicating with clarity in moments that matter most.

After beginning her career in the business sector, Sheree shifted into education, where she has served as a classroom teacher, campus administrator, and high school principal, becoming the first African American principal in multiple school communities. She has led campuses across diverse school communities, guiding teams through growth, public scrutiny, and transformation while centering people over perception. Her leadership is marked by authenticity, cultural competence, and a deep understanding of how communication shapes culture, credibility, and outcomes.

Her excellence has been recognized at the state and regional level. Sheree is the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Secondary Principal of the Year, one of the highest honors for Texas educators. She was also named Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region 2 Principal of the Year, TASSP Region IV Assistant Principal of the Year, and a recipient of the Patrice Yvonne Johnson Distinguished Alumnus Award from Leadership Houston. Additional honors include the Dedre’ P. Jefferson Humanitarian Award from Sam Houston State University and recognition by the National Women of Achievement for outstanding leadership and service. Currently, Sheree serves in Corporate and Community Partnerships at Abilene Christian University, where she works across Texas and several states across the U.S. to strengthen connections between K–12 education, higher education, and communities. Her work has reshaped outreach and engagement by aligning messaging with mission and purpose.
As a keynote speaker, Sheree brings honesty, humor, and real-world perspective to audiences responsible for shaping narratives and stewarding public trust. She encourages communications professionals to lead with purpose, credibility, and strategic patience, recognizing the power of thoughtful and intentional messaging. Her message challenges leaders to release the pressure of when and focus instead on the daily work of leading with purpose.

2026 Registration and Tickets:

Registration remains open through the day of the conference, and walk-ins are welcome. While online registration for the conference, pre-conference, and the Star Awards Celebration has now closed, you can still register on site.

Pricing:

• Pre-Conference Sessions – $150
• Member registration – $550 (No one day or partial registrations.)
• Non-member registration – $980 (includes registration and a TSPRA membership through Oct. 31, 2026. Membership starts when conference invoice is paid.)
• Star Awards Celebration – $85
• Cancellations on or after December 2, 2025 through January 19, 2026 will be charged a $150 cancellation fee per registration.   
• No cancellations on or after January 20, 2026; substitutions are allowed.  
• Late registration fee is $150 starting January 21, 2026. 
• All participants must register & pay in order to attend, including presenters.

2026 Hotel Information 

There are three official conference hotels located within walking distance of the Galveston Island Convention Center. Each hotel will offer a different price point to fit a range of budgets.

Housing Company Link – All questions regarding rooms and reservations are handled through Connections Housing. Click this link to be taken to the site.

• Please use the link to make your reservations and also to handle any changes you need. 

• A credit card is necessary to secure the reservation. You will need to fill out a credit card authorization several weeks in advance of your arrival.

2026 Menu/Dining Options 

Galveston is home to a number of options for dining and entertainment.

At the conference, TSPRA will provide the following, subject to change:

Sunday, February 15

• EC Dinner for TSPRA Officers only

Monday, February 16

• Boxed lunch available for pre-order (offered when you register for a pre-conference session)
• Let the TSPRA Times Roll: Conference Kickoff (refreshments provided)

Tuesday, February 17

• Grab and Go breakfast, first come, first served
• Afternoon break for all attendees

Wednesday, February 18

• Grab and Go breakfast, first come, first served
• Afternoon break for all attendees
• Star Award Celebration (ticket purchase required; menu posted at a later date; be sure to mark your dietary restrictions when purchasing your ticket)

Thursday, February 19

• Buffet breakfast for all attendees

2026 TSPRA Sponsors & Exhibitors

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and exhibitors for your enthusiastic commitment to making this conference a success! Your continued partnership and dedication to our members is truly appreciated.

Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to bring the energy and excitement to Galveston in 2026! We’re planning some fantastic opportunities for connection, visibility, and fun.