2026 Annual Conference
Oct
7
To
Oct
9
Location
2222 W Loop S, Houston, Texas 77027
Venue
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Registration Fee
Registration: (Non-Member)
$850
Registration: (Member)
$750
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Overview
Registration Close: Friday, October 9, 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.
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:
Address:
2222 W Loop S, Houston, Texas 77027
Rate:
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.
Sponsorships
Title $10,000 Exclusive
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
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
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
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
Thank You To Our Conference Sponsors
Registration & Payment Policy
Cancellation, Refund and No-Show Policy
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