2026 AWBD  Midwinter Conference

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Marriott Marquis Houston

Houston, TX 

January 23 – 24, 2026 

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Cost of the Event

Registrations received no later than the close of business August 27, 2025

$390 member
$780 non-member

Registrations made by 
December 10, 2025 

$440 member
$880 non-member

Any registrations accepted after December 10, 2025  *does not guarantee the registrant seating at food functions nor receipt of conference material or hospitality items.*

$540 member
$1080 non-member

On-site Registrations: 
No tickets issued, 
No giveaway bag, 
“DELEGATE” badge will be issued.

$880 member
$1760 non-member

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be made in writing. A $50.00 administrative fee is assessed for each conference registration cancelled on or before December 10, 2025.  
There will be no refunds after December 10, 2025.  

All registrations are non-transferable.

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

Click below for more information about what is offered for the 2026 AWBD Midwinter Conference Sponsorship Opportunities. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Attendees Receive

  • ‘Swag’ Bag
  • App access to conference content
  • Access to on demand seminars through an event website that will be emailed to you after the event

Conference Address

Marriott Parking Info

Marriott Marquis Houston 

1777 Walker St., Houston, TX 77010

AWBD Conference Headliner

We’re thrilled to announce a powerhouse speaker who will headline the 2026 AWBD Midwinter Conference in Houston — and trust us, you won’t want to miss what he has to say! 

AWBD Conference Schedule

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Times and Agenda Items Subject to Change

Friday, January 23

1:00 – 7:00 pm

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Conference Check–In

Welcome Reception

Saturday, January 24

8:00 am

8:00 – 8:45 am

9:00 am

9:30 am

12:00 pm

1:30 pm

4:15 pm 

5:00 pm 

Check–In Opens

Continental Breakfast 

Welcome Session

Breakout Sessions begin

Luncheon

Breakout Sessions resume

AWBD Board of Trustees Candidacy Workshop

Conference Adjourns