NAIFA-Texas 2026 Annual State Conference

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sponsor Exhibit Table Set-Up

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Leadership Training  |  Doug Massey, NAIFA and NAIFA-Texas Past President

This leadership training is reserved for the NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors, Local Chapter Board of Director teams throughout Texas, Affiliate Leadership teams throughout Texas, and first-time attendees to the NAIFA-Texas conference. 

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

All attendees are welcome to participate in the welcome reception to network with one another. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dinner on your own

All conference attendees are to schedule dinner on their own at restaurants of their choice. Please feel free to get a group together and make a reservation at your favorite local restaurant!

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

LILI Summit  |  Karen Easterling, NAIFA-Texas LILI Chair

The 18th Anniversary LILI Alumni Summit is reserved exclusively for LILI graduates only. The LILI Alumni Summit is structured around sharing sales ideas, having great fellowship and most importantly having some fun! There is an additional registration fee required to attend this session.

Additional details coming soon!

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference NAIFA-Texas Presidential Suite Networking Session

All conference attendees are invited to the Presidential Suite for additional networking opportunities, camaraderie, and drinks.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration & Visits with Sponsors

Conference attendees are to report to the registration desk to grab their name badge, printed program, and all other printed materials.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sponsor Exhibit Table Set-Up

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

Leadership in Life Institute Class

This is the final class for the 2025-2026 Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) program. Learn more about LILI here!

Exclusive session for LILI participants ONLY

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

NAIFA-Texas Past President's Breakfast

This is an annual gathering that honors the NAIFA-Texas Past President's to thank them for their contributions to our Association. Find the full list of NAIFA-Texas Past Presidents here!

Exclusive session for NAIFA-Texas Past President's ONLY

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors Meeting

This is a closed meeting where the 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors will meet for the first time in person to focus on discussing the Conference and 2026 Business Meeting plans. 

Exclusive session for the 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors ONLY.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Annual Business Meeting and 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors Swearing in Ceremony

The 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors will conduct the Annual Business Meeting to discuss the annual budget, projects, events, and any proposed by-laws changes to the NAIFA-Texas membership. The 2026 NAIFA National President, Chris Gandy has been invited to conduct the Swearing in Ceremony of the 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors and Officers.

Exclusive session for NAIFA-Texas members ONLY

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch and Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) Commencement Ceremony

All conference attendees enjoy a buffet lunch that is brought back into the Main Ballroom/Meeting Space. LILI graduates will be recognized during this time.

2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Refreshment Break and Visits with Sponsors

2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Speaker Session  |  Bill Cates

Additional information coming soon!

3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Refreshment Break and Visits with Sponsors

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sales Ideas from Sponsors

This session will include Sales Ideas from several select sponsors. 

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Happy Hour

All conference attendees are welcome to attend this event to network with one another. Drinks and light appetizers will be served.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Annual Awards Dinner

All conference attendees are invited to attend this dinner where the Annual Awards will be presented to deserving individuals. Learn more about the NAIFA-Texas Awards program here.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast and Visits with Sponsors

Conference Attendees to enjoy a buffet breakfast that is brought back into the Main Ballroom/Meeting Space.

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Legislative Panel Discussion

NAIFA-Texas Lobbyist, Michelle Wittenburg to lead a panel discussion of Texas Legislators

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 

Refreshment Break and Visits with Sponsors

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Speaker Session  |  John D. Richardson

Additional information coming soon!

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch and Visits with Sponsors

Conference Attendees to enjoy a buffet lunch that is brought back into the Main Ballroom/Meeting Space.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

IFAPAC Contributors Winner Lunch (INVITATION ONLY)

The 15 highest IFAPAC Contributors from January 1, 2025 through March 2, 2026 will be invited to a special event in the Top Golf Suite where they will enjoy a game of golf on the Top Golf simulator while enjoying lunch together.

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

Speaker Session  |  Garrett Gunderson

Additional information coming soon!

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks  |  Joe Neal Kerr, 2026 NAIFA-Texas President

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Explore San Antonio

All conference attendees are encouraged to check out the Alamo, Riverwalk, or other places in San Antonio.

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Happy Hour (offsite)

Additional details coming soon!

6:30 p.m. 

Dinner on your own