{"id":44672,"date":"2026-03-19T13:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=44672"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:17:19","slug":"2026-conference-save-the-date-and-call-for-presenters-and-vendors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/03\/19\/2026-conference-save-the-date-and-call-for-presenters-and-vendors\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Conference Save the Date + Call for Presenters and Vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image44672_b877b3-04 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image44672_b877b3-04 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"2026 conference email header\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-44673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-228x57.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/006-Email-header-design_v1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to be going back to San Marcos for the annual Texas CASA Conference on&nbsp;<strong>September 9-11, 2026<\/strong>! It\u2019s been over a decade since we\u2019ve been there, and we are happy to be able to enjoy their newly renovated convention center and all the new things the city has to offer. In addition to its growth, San Marcos was officially named a Bird City Texas community in January 2025 by Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about this year\u2019s conference theme, we wanted to celebrate the city\u2019s new Bird City Texas designation. We chose the hummingbird as a central element to the theme \u2014 small yet fiercely determined beings that travel great distances against all odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, CASA volunteers serve as steady advocates for children navigating the uncertainty of the foster care system, offering a voice, direction, and unwavering support. Just as the hummingbird\u2019s presence symbolizes the strength to endure and the promise of renewal, CASA programs embody a commitment to helping children overcome hardship and move toward safety, healing, and a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping all of that in mind\u2026drumroll please\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Texas CASA Conference theme is:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:514px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d{max-width:514px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d img{width:100%;}.kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image44672_1bc4f6-0d size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-768x768.png\" alt=\"2026 conference logo advocacy in motion with hummingbird \" class=\"kb-img wp-image-44674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-228x228.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Newsletter-Graphics-94.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration will open July 8<\/strong>, and the registration cost is $400 per attendee. For local CASA program attendees, please note that registration, hotel, and travel expenses are allowable on both FY26 and FY27 HHSC and VOCA grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re Looking for Speakers<\/strong><br>Are you or do you know someone who has relevant knowledge, lived experience, or specialized expertise that would be interested in presenting a workshop at the conference? Please check out this Call for Proposals and share it with those who may be interested: <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/conference_call_for_presenters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">texascasa.org\/conference_call_for_presenters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We have extended the submission deadline to April 17, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Know A Business with Something to Showcase?<\/strong><br>If you know an organization or individual who has a product or service they want to showcase at the conference, ask them to become an exhibitor. Registration for exhibitors is open now, and all the information can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/ZZQYVO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cvent.me\/ZZQYVO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope to see you in San Marcos in September to honor the incredible work of the local CASA programs and to give you new tools and strategies to enhance your advocacy for children and families. Check out all the fun we had last time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2026 Texas CASA Conference \u2014 Save the Date\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VHMiH-0i3F4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44672_391252-b6\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44672_391252-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44672_391252-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading44672_391252-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44672_391252-b6\">For conference questions, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:llee@texascasa.org\">llee@texascasa.org<\/a>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to be going back to San Marcos for the annual Texas CASA Conference on&nbsp;September 9-11, 2026! 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