Annual Conference

TCAL 2026 Annual Conference

The TCAL Annual Conference is where knowledge, innovation, and collaboration come together and giving you the opportunity to:

• Learn from leaders in the academic community
• Gain insights from the experiences of fellow deans and directors
• Come away with actionable insights

Save the Date for TCAL 2026!

• Date: September 20-22, 2026
• Location: San Luis Resort and Conference Center – Galveston, TX

Registration for TCAL 2026 will open early in 2026.

Reserve your room at the San Luis Resort to receive the TCAL discounted group rate!

Reserve Your Room!

Note: Select September 20 as your arrival date, then September 22 as your departure date if you are planning to attend the entire conference or call the hotel to reserve your room: 800-392-5937.

The deadline to reserve your room is Friday, September 4th.

Email Robin Morris, Meeting Support Specialist, to inquire about the TCAL Annual Conference. For sponsorship opportunities, please email Jaime Bare, Vendor Relations and Meetings Coordinator.

Check out the TCAL 2026 event schedule for insight into conference programming.

TCAL 2026 Tentative Schedule

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM - Welcome Happy Hour

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM - Welcome Happy Hour
• 8:30 – 9:30 AM - New and Interim Deans and Directors
• 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM - Keynote and panel discussions
• 12:30 – 2:00 PM - Lunch and breakout discussions
• 2:30 – 4:00 PM – Round Table Discussions
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Networking Reception

• 8:30 – 9:30 AM – Featured Speaker
• 10:00 – 11:30 AM – TCAL Business Meeting