Conference Details

Cost

The cost to attend is $200 which includes access to the keynote session, lunch, and the conference reception.

Key Dates

September 1, 2026: Deadline for presentation proposal submissions
September 15, 2026: Notification of proposal acceptance
October 1, 2026: Conference registration deadline
October 10, 2026: Paper submission deadline

Accomodations

A discounted group rate has been arranged with the Courtyard by Marriott San Marcos. Rooms at the conference rate are available on a limited basis, so we encourage attendees to reserve their accommodations as early as possible.

Conference Rate: $119.00 USD per night
Reservation Deadline: October 15, 2026

Agenda

Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 A.M.Check-In and Networking
8:45 A.M.Welcome Remarks
9:00 A.M.Keynote Speaker
10:00 A.M.Break
10:15 A.M.Presentations
11:45 A.M.Lunch
12:45 P.M.Presentations
1:45 P.M.Break
2:00 P.M.Presentations
3:00 P.M.Break
3:15 P.M.Presentations
4:15 P.M.Break
4:30 P.M.DBA Director Roundtable
5:15 P.M.Awards
5:30 P.M.Reception

Venue

Texas State University
San Marcos Campus
McCoy Hall, Minifie Atrium 434

Keynote Speaker: Herb Dyer

Headshot of Herb Dyer

Chief Executive Officer at Hospice Austin | MPA


Herb Dyer is a distinguished healthcare executive, leadership consultant, and organizational change strategist who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Hospice Austin. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with Seton Healthcare Family and Ascension Health, overseeing complex operations, significant budgets, and thousands of employees across Central Texas. Herb has also served as President of Daughters of Charity Ministries and as a leadership consultant, providing executive coaching, strategic planning, and organizational change management. He holds a Master’s in Public Affairs from Baruch College.

Questions

For any questions about the conference, please email Elliott Powell, the online graduate programs manager.