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28th Annual Convention

September 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Houston, TX

Three days of fellowship, panels, and the keynote address at our largest gathering of the year.

About this event

Join us for our 28th Annual Convention in Houston, Texas. The weekend brings together members, leaders, scholars, and friends from every chapter for three days of keynote sessions, breakout panels, the President’s Banquet, and the annual general meeting.

This year’s theme — Heritage in Motion — explores how cultural memory shapes the next generation.

Program

  1. 8:00 AM

    Registration & Welcome Coffee

    Check-in opens at the main hall

  2. 9:30 AM

    Opening Plenary

    President's address

  3. 11:00 AM

    Keynote: Scholar Laureate

  4. 12:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking

    Hosted buffet in the Grand Hall

  5. 2:00 PM

    Breakout Sessions

    Concurrent tracks

  6. 4:30 PM

    General Assembly

    Annual business meeting

  7. 7:00 PM

    President's Banquet

    Black-tie dinner in the Grand Ballroom