Join us in Austin from June 9-12, 2026, for our 43rd Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families! The conference theme, Leveling Up Our Impact, will inspire attendees to discover game-changing strategies, skills, and partnerships to overcome obstacles and make a difference for young people.
TNOYS’ conference draws professionals from across systems that serve young people. Don’t miss an energizing week of new connections, inspirational speakers, and cutting-edge training led by experts and young people with lived experience. Stay tuned, as registration opens in early February!
Workshop Sessions
Thank you to all of those interested in sharing their expertise in this year’s conference. The window to submit proposals is now closed. If you have submitted a proposal, the TNOYS team will reach out with next steps!
Please note that the following criteria will guide our decisions about which workshops are selected:
Priority will be given to workshops that include youth, young adults, or individuals with direct systems involvement in the presentation topic as co-presenters.
- Preference will be given to workshops that align with the following TNOYS priority areas:
- Youth Housing and Homelessness
- Youth Voice and Youth-Adult Partnership
- Research and Evidence-Based Practices
- Cross-Systems Collaboration
- Public Policy and State/Federal Updates
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth (CSEY) or “trafficking”
- Non-Profit Leadership and Innovative Solutions
- Personal and Professional Development
- Youth Leadership Development
If you have questions, please email us at annualconference@tnoys.org.
Interested in presenting to youth and young adult (YYA) attendees? Please use the Call for Proposals form to indicate whether you wish to present a youth-only workshop.
Sponsor or Exhibit
TNOYS’ Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Sign up to showcase your brand to key audiences in youth and family services, enjoy complimentary registrations, connect 1-on-1 with over 400 attendees, and much more.
Learn about conference sponsor and exhibitor benefits by clicking on the packet below:
For more information, please email annualconference@tnoys.org.
About TNOYS’ Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families
For over four decades, TNOYS’ Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families has convened thousands of diverse professionals working to build stronger, more equitable youth-serving systems. Guided by the theme Leveling Up Our Impact, the conference will inspire attendees to tap into our strengths to power stronger outcomes for Texas’ most vulnerable youth and young adults.
With over 40 workshops, keynotes, and panels available, the conference has something for everyone who serves young people! Learn more about the 400+ professionals, youth, and young adults who join from across systems and around the state.
Announcing a New Location for 2026: The Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas
| We’re excited to announce that the 2026 conference will be in Austin, Texas! With the FIFA World Cup taking place in Houston next June, several related logistical needs opened the door for us to explore a new host city for TNOYS’ 2026 Annual Conference. A discounted room rate of $173+ tax per night will be offered for conference attendees until May 18, 2026. Reserve your room in our room block using this special access link. We’re incredibly grateful to the community of attendees who have helped the conference grow year after year, and we’re looking forward to new opportunities in 2026. Please stay tuned for more details about the venue, and feel free to email us at annualconference@tnoys.org if you have questions. |
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Learn more about TNOYS’ recent Annual Conferences below:
- 2025 Annual Conference
- 2024 Annual Conference
- 2023 Annual Conference
- 2022 Annual Conference
- 2021 Annual Conference
- 2020 Annual Conference