NOTE: All meetings and events are at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010 unless otherwise noted. All times are in Central time zone and are subject to change.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament (additional fee)
Time TBD
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Location TBD
Young Professionals Summit (additional fee)
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Self-Assessment and Accreditation Workshop (additional fee)
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Brewery Tour (additional fee)
Evening
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Registration
6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
First-Timers and New Members Meeting
7:00–8:20 a.m.
Education Sessions
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
Technology Solutions Theater
Asset Management Space Theater
The Pitch
Noon–3:50 p.m.
Prize Drawings
91̽»¨Connect LIVE!
2:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
3:00–4:50 p.m.
Get Acquainted Party (ticketed event)
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
5K Fun Run and Walk (additional fee)
Time TBD
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Education Sessions
8:00–9:30 a.m.
National Equipment Roadeo Competition
8:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Technology Solutions Theater
Asset Management Space Theater
The Pitch
9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
CPWA Luncheon (ticketed event)
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Prize Drawings
91̽»¨Connect LIVE!
1:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
2:00–4:50 p.m.
Awards and Recognition Ceremony
5:00–6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
General Session
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Asset Management Space Theater
9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1 and Theater #2
Technology Solutions Theater
The Pitch
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Small Cities/Rural Communities Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Diversity Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Prize Drawings
91̽»¨Connect LIVE!
12:50 p.m.
Education Sessions
1:30–4:20 p.m.
Chapter Dinners
Evening—times and locations vary. Check with your local chapter for additional information.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–Noon
Closing General Session and Keynote
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Technical Tours (ticketed events; additional fee)
Morning—times vary
Education Sessions
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate Program
10:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Education Sessions
11:25 a.m.–12:15 p.m.