ILPC Spring Convention

April 10-12, 2026

Registration will open by Feb. 1. Download the UIL State app for full schedule leading up to the convention. There will be no printed programs this year. 

University Teaching Center, University of Texas at Austin

FRIDAY

Pre-convention Social Media Reporting Workshop (optional) 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. // pre-registration required // $5 per participant

SATURDAY

• Registration at UTC 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Breakout sessions 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Tops in Texas Awards Ceremony 5 p.m.
  • Students who win a first place IAA are eligible to win Tops in Texas. First place winners are judged against other gold medalists in all conferences. Not all categories have a Tops in Texas winner

SUNDAY

Keynote and Grand Awards Assembly 9:30 a.m. in LBJ Auditorium // Our keynote address from Morgan Chesky, national correspondent for NBC News, will be followed by presentation of "Of the Year" leadership awards, TAJE scholarships, the Max Haddick Teacher of the Year announcement and presentation of the ILPC Stars. 

FEES

• Registration is $40 per person. 
• Pre-convention workshop is $5 per person.
• T-Shirts are $12 each. Shirt sales close March 18.
• Advisers who teach two or more sessions are eligible for free registration. Contact Alyssa Boehringer at aboehringer@uiltexas.org before completing this registration form.
• Credit cards or checks made payable to the UT Austin accepted. 
• Mail payment to: UIL | 1701 Manor Road | Austin, TX, 78722

Refund, Cancellation and No-Show Policy: There are no refunds after payment is submitted. UIL has a $40 refund processing fee, which is the same cost as registration. 

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