44th Annual Conference for Executive Directors and Board Staff
Hotel
Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Room Rate: $289 per night plus tax
Reservation Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026
Reserve Your Room: https://book.passkey.com/gt/219113455?gtid=f50931c251e14dd88294dad5029a8432
Registration
Registration is now open for the 44th Annual Conference for Executive Directors & Board Staff. Register by Friday, February 20, 2026, to receive early bird rates. On February 21, fees will increase by $100.
- Attendees: Early Registration Fee: $845 (Ends on February 20, 2026, with Regular Registration Fee of $945)
- Guest: $375 (Ends on February 20, 2026, with Regular Registration Fee of $475)
Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellation accepted through March 1, 2026, and is subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee. Requests for registration refunds will not be granted if received after Friday, March 1, 2026.
Transportation:
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Rideshare and Taxis
Rideshare and taxi drop-off for passengers flying out use the upper level/departures curbside for passenger drop-off.
Rideshare and taxi pick-up for passengers flying into Austin is located under the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, just north or behind the Red Garage. View a map of rideshare pick-up from baggage claim.
Uber/Lyft
Uber Cost Estimate: $30 – $45
Lyft Cost Estimate: $25-$40
Taxi
ATX Co-Op Taxi 512-333-5555
Central City Taxi 512-400-4044
Z-Trip 512-452-9999
For more information visit: Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | AustinTexas.gov
Tentative Itinerary
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration
1:00 – 5:00 pm General Session (with Legal Counsel)
6:30 pm Welcome Reception (with Legal Counsel & State Society CEOs)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
7:15 – 8:30 am Complimentary Headshots
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 – 10:45 am General Session (with Legal Counsel & State Society CEOs)
10:45 – 11:15 am Break
11:15 am – 12:30 pm General Session (with State Society CEOs)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch (with Legal Counsel & State Society CEOs)
1:30 – 3:30 pm General Session (with State Society CEOs)
3:30 – 3:45 pm Break
3:45 – 4:45 pm General Session
Thursday, March 26, 2026
7:45 – 9:00 am Complimentary Headshots
8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:15 – 10:45 am General Session (with State Society CEOs)
10:45 – 11:00 am Break
11:00 am – 12:30 pm General Session (with State Society CEOs)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch (with Legal Counsel & State Society CEOs)
1:30 – 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions (Closed Sessions)
Executive Directors (only)
Board Staff (only)
3:00- 4:00 pm Executive Director Q&A Session with NASBA Leadership (Closed Session)
4:00 pm Adjourn
6:30 pm Closing Celebration (Offsite) (with Legal Counsel & State Society CEOs)
Friday, March 27, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Executive Directors Committee Meeting (Committee Members Only)