2026 Fall Meeting

October 19-21, 2026

Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel

Addison, TX

 

The Fall Meeting is a members-only business event that includes a keynote and business speakers, the third board meeting, all committee meetings, and several networking opportunities and social events. It is the last of DCA’s three main meetings of the year and sets the stage for the coming year.

 

Registration will open in late August. 

DCA 2026 Fall Meeting Agenda*
Monday, October 19
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmWelcome Reception & DinnerGazebo Courtyard
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 am – 8:00 amGroup BreakfastLa Gala
8:00 am – 9:30 amTown Hall & Business Session
Keynote: TBD “Title”
Lalique Ballroom
9:45 am – 10:15 amCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
10:15 am – 10:45 amCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
10:45 am – 11:45 amCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
11:45 am – 12:45 pmGroup LunchLa Gala
12:45 pm – 1:45 pmCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
1:45 pm – 2:30 pmCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
2:45 pm – 3:45 pmCommittee MeetingLalique Ballroom
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmReception & DinnerPuttshack Addison
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 am – 8:45 amAssociate Nominating Committee**Baccarat
8:00 am – 8:45 amContractor Nominating Committee**Spectrum
9:00 am – 9:45 amExecutive Committee Meeting**Spectrum
10:00 am – 12:00 pmBoard of Director Meeting**Spectrum
 **indicates closed meeting*As of 08/05/2026

Tuesday, October 20

Business Session Speaker – NAME

Title and/or Tagline

 

“Presentation Title”

 

ABOUT NAME:

Insert Biography

  • Registration Fee: $900 per member; $300 spouse/guest.  After September 28, the registration fee increases to $950 per member; $350 per guest.

  • Housing: Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel

    Single or Double Rate: $229.00 plus applicable sales tax and resort fee. Reservation cut-off is Monday, September 28.

    The official room block is Sunday, October 18 – Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Click here to make an online reservation. To make reservations outside of the housing block, please call (888) 236-2427 and reference DCA Fall Meeting.

  • Airport Information: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is ~18 miles from the hotel. Love Field (DAL) is ~10 miles from the hotel. Recommend taxi or shared ride rather than rental car given closeness.

  • Committee Meetings: Meetings are open to all attendees on Tuesday. If you are not on a working committee, we encourage you to attend those that interest you. If you would like to be a permanent member of a committee, please let one of the DCA staff members know.

  • Monday Evening Networking Reception & Dinner: Please plan to join us for a reception and dinner at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel from 6:00 – 8:00 PM or upon your arrival.

  • Tuesday Evening Putt Putt Reception & Dinner: Join us for an evening of mini golf, bold bites, craft cocktails, and networking at Puttshack. Complimentary shuttle from the hotel will be provided.

  • Dress: Dress for the DCA Fall Meeting is business casual. No jackets or ties required.

  • DCA Events App: The DCA Events  App is your personal link to the DCA Fall Meeting. The app will keep you in sync with everything happening at the Fall Meeting including the schedule of events, speaker information, registration list, meeting floor plans, meeting materials and event updates and alerts. The data syncing feature also enables you to share event information across mobile devices. Don’t miss out – if it is not already on your mobile device download now by going to EventsAppThe app developers have made updates to the app and suggest that you delete and app and reload it to incorporate the changes. 

 

DCA Event Registration Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are 100 percent refundable up to two weeks prior (close of business Monday, October 5th) to the start date of the event, minus a $150 administrative fee. Two weeks prior to the event, no refunds will be issued. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via mail or email to DCA. All refunds will be processed at the end of the event.