2026 Annual Conference / Texas EDC

Overview

Registration Close: Friday, October 2, 2026

Conference Dates: October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026

Venue: Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Address: 2222 W Loop S, Houston, Texas, 77027

Registration Fees:

Registration: (Non-Member)

$850

Registration: (Member)

$750

Join us for TEDC’s 2026 Annual Conference at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, October 7–9, 2026.

Connect with economic development professionals from across Texas for TEDC’s Annual Conference. Over two and a half days, you'll gain valuable insights from industry leaders, explore emerging trends and innovative strategies, and build meaningful connections with peers and partners from around the state.

Designed to inform, inspire, and foster collaboration, the conference features a dynamic educational program, an exhibit hall, and numerous opportunities to network throughout the event. Registration includes access to educational sessions, exhibitors, networking breaks, two receptions, a luncheon, and board meeting.

Agenda

Golf

The TEDC's annual golf tournament will be Tuesday afternoon, October 6th, at The Herrmann Park Golf Course in Houston. The golf registration fee is $95 and that includes green fees, golf cart, range balls and box lunch. The tournament will also includes contests and prizes!

To sign up to play in the golf tournament, please add a golf registration when you register for the conference.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel:

Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria

Address:

2222 W Loop S, Houston, Texas 77027

Rate:

$229

The TEDC's discounted room block rate at the Royal Sonesta is $229.00/night+tax. There are limited number of rooms available in the TEDC's room block. The room block rate will expire on September 12, 2026, or earlier if the block is full.

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Sponsorships

Title $10,000 Exclusive Sold out

Six (6) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only one available)

Luncheon $7,500 Exclusive Sold out

Five (5) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only one available)

Welcome Reception $5,000 Exclusive Sold out

Four (4) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only one available)

Networking Reception $5,000 Exclusive Sold out

Four (4) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only one available)

Breakfast $4,000 Exclusive Sold out

Three (3) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only two available)

Networking Break $3,000 Exclusive

Two (2) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference
*Exclusive (only four available)

Mobile App $2,500

Two (2) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Logo on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference

Community $1,500

One (1) complimentary Annual Conference registrations
Listed on agenda, event signage, mobile app and website
List of registrants with email addresses
Recognition from the podium at the conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank You To Our Conference Sponsors

Brookshire Economic Development Corporation

City Development Corporation of El Campo

Decatur Economic Development Corporation

Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation

La Marque Economic Development Corporation

Registration & Payment Policy

All registrations are to be made online. Registrations will not be accepted by mail, email, telephone or fax. Payments in advance are encouraged, unless specified to be paid prior to the event. Invoices are required to be paid within 30 days following the event. Payments may be made in the form of check or online via credit card. Purchase orders will not be accepted as a form of payment.

Cancellation, Refund and No-Show Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing via email to TEDC staff. Cancellations received in writing on or before (10 business days), and which payment has been received, will be refunded via check following the event. All refunds will be charged a $35.00 administration cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after (10 business days). A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation or attend the event, is considered a No-Show and is not eligible for a refund. A registrant who does not submit a written notice of cancellation or attend the event is still responsible for the registration fee.

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