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2026 Governance Camp Schedule

*Preregistration required

Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

Opening General Session Announced

AI and the Future of School Board Governance  

AI is already reshaping how districts communicate, procure services, manage data, and make policy decisions. For district leaders, the challenge is separating real capability from hype while protecting public trust, student privacy, and governance integrity. Dan Chuparkoff is a former technology leader at Google and McKinsey known for making complex tech simple and useful. Chuparkoff unravels what AI actually is, what it is not, and why it behaves unpredictably. Then he connects those fundamentals to education governance with concrete examples of where AI will pressure board priorities, oversight, and community expectations. 

Dan Chuparkoff 

One of the world’s leading experts on AI, innovation, and the future of work, Chuparkoff has helped transform teams in every industry as they’ve navigated three decades of technological change. His superpower is making complex things simple and useful. Chuparkoff’s skill as an AI educator combined with his formula for harnessing the power of innovation helps audiences escape disruption and find growth and success. He shows teams how to make sense of AI, how to harness the power of technology, and how to combine that with the power of human expertise. With this powerful blend, teams learn to leverage AI and other technological advantages to thrive in the exponential future ahead. 

Session Submission Window Closed

The Governance Camp session submission window has closed. If you are still interested in presenting, please email events@tasb.org. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. Note: TASB will not contact co-presenters, it is Submitter/Primary Contact’s responsibility to relay all session guidelines and information to the primary presenter, co-presenters, panelists & chaperones. 

Helpful Resources 

• 2026 Proposal Guide 
• Required Information for Submitting a proposal
• TASB Presenter Agreement 
• TASB’s TEA Provider Application Guide  
• Best Practices for Meeting SBOE Training Content Requirements

For concurrent session and student voice activities questions, email events@tasb.org.

2026 Registration Information

Registration opens Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. (CT).

The registration fee includes three breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks, receptions, and materials from Wednesday-Saturday.

• Early Registration: Jan. 13-28, $497
• Standard Registration: Jan. 29-March 3, $547
• On-Site Registration: March 4-7, $597

Students and Chaperones

Students participating in Camp by presenting or exhibiting will receive registration and housing information from Nicole Green. 

Galveston Island Convention Center

The conference is held at the Galveston Island Convention Center located at 5600 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551. This location is small enough to keep the feel of being connected that this conference is known for, while offering a relaxed environment for learning and networking. Main events (general sessions, education sessions, student demonstrations, and meals) will take place at the Galveston Island Convention Center. There will be free conference shuttles running between the Convention Center and select hotels. 

Housing Information

New for Governance Camp 2026, the housing link will be available both here and within the registration confirmation email.

All reservation requests must be made through Convention Housing Management (CHM) and their housing website. CHM is the official Camp housing coordinator. Housing for Camp will only be available to registered attendees.

Housing Rules

• Each district may reserve up to 10 hotel rooms when housing opens to ensure fair access for all attendees.
• Reservations are audited for fairness. If a district reserves more than 10 rooms, CHM, our official housing provider, will contact the district to assist with adjusting the reservation.

Waitlist Information

• Hotel rooms may sell out quickly. If you don’t see availability, don’t panic — join the waitlist!
• To join the waitlist, visit the housing website and click the “WAITLIST REQUEST SITE” banner in the right-hand column.
• Districts on the waitlist are typically contacted by CHM within about two weeks as duplicate reservations are removed and rooms become available.

Provide the below form to your hotel if you are tax exempt:

Payment Notice

Discover cards are not accepted at most locations. We encourage you to check ahead of time.

Important Dates

• Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Housing (and registration) opens
• Friday, Feb. 13 - Last day to reserve rooms
• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Late housing (and registration) terms go into effect

To modify and/or cancel your hotel reservation, reach out to Convention Housing Management (CHM): 

• Email:  govcamp@chmrooms.com
• Phone: 1-800-941-3315