School Finance Conference

July 21-23, 2026

4TH ANNUAL

School Finance & Operations Conference

+ Purchasing Coop Product Show

Don't miss this chance to learn, grow, and impact the Texas School finance & Operations world! Plus get to meet our Region One Purchasing Cooperative Product Show vendors!

Open to all Texas School Systems

Learn about these interesting topics!

Finance
Purchasing
School Safety
Human Resources
Facilities & Operations
Grants Compliance
Technology
Food & Nutrition

Agenda at a Glance

View our program guide to everything happening at our conference!

Tuesday, July 21 Pre-Conference

Time
Session
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration & Badge Pickup
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SOF Template • Presented by: Omar Garcia
8:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Construction vs. Renovation
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch on your own
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Truth in Taxation Deep Dive • Presented by: Moak Casey
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception • Conference Attendees

Wednesday, July 22

Time
Session
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration/Badge Pickup
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee & Breakfast Bites
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Session
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Concurrent Sessions
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch • Exhibit Hall Opens
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Showcase
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Partner Networking Reception • Conference Attendees & Exhibitors

Thursday, July 23

Time
Session
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration/Badge Pickup
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee & Breakfast Bites
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Concurrent Sessions
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote Speaker • Cal Lopez, TEA Federal Compliance Officer
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks