New Ideas Annual Conference
New Ideas Annual Conference
September 13-15, 2026
Galveston, TX
As an association professional, you can’t afford to miss our signature event, the TSAE New Ideas Annual Conference. New Ideas brings together association professionals and suppliers from all aspects of association management.
New Ideas is a unique opportunity to partake in authentic, engaging, thought-provoking, and community-building experiences that support the power of the association community and shape a better future for the industries we serve.
This three-day conference provides 20+ concurrent breakout sessions and multiple keynotes on a broad range of topics covering interest areas for all types of association professionals.
Schedule At-A-Glance
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Annual Partners Reception |
| 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Registration Opens |
| 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Newbie Orientation |
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Experience Hall Open |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Opening Session |
| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Snack and Beverage Break |
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Opening Party Hosted by Visit Galveston |
| 9:01 PM | 9:01 Afterparty Hosted by TSAE @ Willie G's |
Monday, September 14, 2026
| 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Wellness Walk |
| 7:30 - 8:30 AM | CAE Breakfast (Invitation Only) |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast & Engagement |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Beverage Break & Engagement |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Explore the Experience Hall |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Awards Luncheon |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Deep Dive Session |
| 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Excursions |
| 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Newbie Meet-Up |
| 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Dessert Party Hosted by |
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:45 AM | Closing Session |
Future Dates
New Ideas 2027
September 19-21
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco Hotel & Convention Cetner
Frisco, TX
TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.