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Texas CASA Conference
October 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am – October 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
We are excited to bring back the full, 3-day Texas CASA Conference, October 23-25 in Galveston! As a network, we are working to understand and adjust to the changes happening in the child welfare system. This year’s conference All Aboard: Mapping Uncharted Waters is an opportunity for us to come together to learn from those who work with and are involved in child welfare in many capacities to discover how to best ride the waves of the changing system.
Please read below for general conference information and FAQs to help you plan your trip to Galveston.
Conference check-in will begin at 11 a.m. on October 23 with sessions beginning at 1 p.m.
The Conference closing session will end at 12 p.m. on October 25.
Location
Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551
Attire
The attire for the conference is business casual. We encourage you to show off your CASA spirit! If you tend to get cold, please bring a jacket or sweater as room temperatures may vary.
For the Seaside Soiree, we encourage seaside cocktail or fine dining attire, with an emphasis on navy and white. Scroll through our lookbook for inspiration!
Substitutions and Cancellations
We are no longer accepting email substitutions. If you need to make a substitution, please have the new attendee pick up the name badge and the agenda of the person no longer attending at Attendee Check-in onsite. Once they pick up the name badge, they will need to visit the Information Desk to complete the substitution.
Refunds for cancellations are no longer offered.
Your Personalized Conference Agenda
You should have received an email with your schedule on October 17. Please check your junk folder if you not have checked there already.
If you cannot find the email, your personalized agenda will be available for pick up along with you name badge at Attendee Check-in onsite. We can no longer personalized agendas via email.
Conference Schedule At-a-Glance
Day 1 | Wednesday, Oct. 23
11 a.m. | Conference check-in opens. Lunch is on your own before institutes begin.
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Learning institutes (30 min break in the middle.)
Exhibitors and other interactive areas are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dinner is on your own.
3.0 hours of Social Work CEUs available for this day.
Day 2 | Thursday, Oct. 24
9 – 10:30 a.m. | General session
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Take a break, reflect, network and explore all that conference has to offer.
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Learning workshops
12:30 – 2 p.m. | Lunch on your own (You may travel to a restaurant of your choice or food will be available in the Exhibit Hall for purchase.)
2 – 3:15 p.m. | Learning workshops
3:15 – 4 p.m. | Take a break, reflect, network and explore all that conference has to offer.
4 – 5:15 p.m. | Learning workshops
5:15 – 7 p.m. | Take a break and get ready for the gala dinner
7 p.m. | Seaside Soiree gala dinner with entertainment and dancing. For this evening’s attire think Martha’s Vineyard and/or fine seaside dining attire with an emphasis on navy and white. Scroll through the lookbook for inspiration!
Exhibitors and other interactive areas are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3.75 hours of Social Work CEUs available for this day.
Day 3 | Friday, Oct. 25
9 -11:00 a.m. | Closing general session
Exhibitors and other interactive areas are open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meals
Wednesday: Afternoon snack break included; Dinner on your own
Thursday: A morning coffee break and afternoon snack break are included; Breakfast and lunch will be on your own and can be purchased at the on-site Maritime Marketplace or at one of the many restaurants around Galveston; Dinner is included at the Seaside Soiree gala and dinner Thursday evening
Friday: Morning coffee break included; Breakfast will be on your own and can be purchased at the on-site Maritime Marketplace or at one of the many restaurants around Galveston
Sessions and Speakers
Review the session descriptions along with the biographies of all of our speakers. You must be registered for a session to attend the session onsite.
Get to Know Galveston
See all of what Galveston has to offer and start planning your dining and activities at VisitGalveston.com.
If you need to make a large group dining reservation check out these recommendations from our friends at VisitGalveston.com to fit any budget and culinary preferences. You can find all the restaurants around Galveston on their website.
Other Conference Questions
Please visit the Information Desk once you arrive onsite.
Thanks to our sponsors!
