Action Today, Impact Tomorrow
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2026 TACAA Conference
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Action Today, Impact Tomorrow • 2026 TACAA Conference •
Conference Registration Is Now Open!
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Registration is open!
Registration Closes: April 10, 2026Each registration includes access to all conference sessions, materials, and a commemorative conference t-shirt.
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Early Bird (by March 13, 2026): $375
Standard (after March 13, 2026): $400
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Early Bird (by March 1, 2026): $475
Standard (after March 1, 2026): $500
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2026 Conference Agenda
Our preliminary 2026 Conference agenda is now available and reflects the care, collaboration, and shared learning that bring our Community Action network together.
We’ll continue to update the agenda as speakers, workshops, and gathering spaces are finalized—check back often as the conference continues to take shape.
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Hotel & Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center
7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034Our conference room block at the Embassy Suites and the designated overflow hotel have now reached capacity.
Rooms may still be available at the hotel’s regular rate based on availability. We encourage attendees to contact the hotel directly or explore nearby lodging options in the Frisco area.
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Exhibitors & Sponsors
Every partnership makes a difference. Sponsors help us create spaces where people across Texas can learn, connect, and build stronger communities together. Your support helps ensure Community Action professionals have access to the tools, training, and inspiration they need to continue this vital work.
If you’d like to explore sponsorship opportunities or discuss how your organization can get involved, please email us at impact@tacaa.org — we’d love to connect with you.
Meet This Year’s Keynote Speaker
Lucy Di Rose is the Executive Director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute, where she works to carry forward Sargent Shriver’s legacy of service, leadership, and the fight to end poverty. With a background in communications and deep knowledge of Community Action history, Lucy brings Shriver’s work to life for today’s audiences.
She led the rediscovery and publication of Shriver’s previously unpublished memoir, We Called It a War: Lessons Learned from the Fight to End Poverty, and has helped develop and deliver conflict resolution trainings tailored specifically for Community Action agencies across the country.
Join us for a special evening during the 2026 TACAA Annual Training Conference as we gather for a Community Action Movie Night at Frisco 5.
This event will feature Lucy Di Rosa, Executive Director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute, who will share reflections on the legacy of Sargent Shriver and the founding of Community Action. Through story and conversation, we’ll revisit the origins of the War on Poverty and explore how its lessons continue to shape our work in Texas communities today.
This is an opportunity to pause together, reconnect with the roots of our movement, and reflect on the leadership and vision that continue to guide Community Action across the country.
📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Frisco 5
🎟 Free of charge for conference attendees
We look forward to gathering for an evening that honors where we began — and inspires where we’re headed.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The 2026 TACAA Annual Conference is proudly presented by WIPFLI!
Their investment in Community Action reflects a shared belief that strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. With their support, TACAA continues to strengthen the capacity of agencies serving communities across Texas.
We are grateful for their commitment to empowering agencies and expanding opportunity statewide.
TACAA Member Agencies are invited to recognize staff and team members who have dedicated their careers to Community Action. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals whose long-standing service has strengthened families, communities, and our statewide network.
