2026 TECNA CEO Retreat
The 2026 TECNA CEO Retreat will be held in Austin, Texas, on March 9-11, 2026, coinciding with SXSW, in the days just before that international event begins.
At the retreat, TECNA member CEOs and Executive Directors can get to know one another, share lessons learned and acquire new leadership skills and business development ideas. Our sessions respond to member needs and are designed to help CEO's grow their organizations.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Young, TECNA CEO, at jyoung@tecna.org.
2026 TECNA CEO Retreat
Dates:
Monday-Wednesday, March 9-11, 2026
Location:
Austin, Texas, USA
Registration & Pricing:
- Event open to CEOs and Executive Directors of technology councils/associations/hubs.
- Registration fee includes room reservation for 2 nights at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2 dinners, 2 lunches and programming.
- Attendees are separately responsible for their own travel to and from the hotel, any additional activities, food or beverages outside of the scheduled meals, and hotel fees and taxes.
Early Bird Member Registration: $1,750 USD
Non-Member Early Bird Registration: $2,500 USD
Member Registration $2,000 USD
Non-Member Registration $3,000 USD
- Registration Deadline February 13, 2026
Cancellation Policy
>> 2026 CEO Retreat Agenda*
- 5:30pm - Austin Tech Council's SXSW Pre-Event Happy Hour Party
Registered attendees of the TECNA CEO Retreat will attend TECNA Member, Austin Tech Council's SXSW annual Pre-Event Happy Hour Party at Woody's Bar, 6th Street. - 7:30pm - Dinner
- Morning - Free Time/Peer Networking
Tuesday morning there is free time when you can connect with your peers, relax or work. - Afternoon - Lunch, Threshold Presentations** & Afternoon Peer Programming**Threshold Presentations is a time reserved for TECNA member CEOs/Executive Directors only
- Dinner
- Morning Programming & Lunch
Details TBA
- SXSW Kicks Off
Separate tickets must be purchased through SXSW to attend the events. TECNA Members can contact us to receive a discount code for the Innovation Badge.
>> Frequently Asked Questions
Travel
Plan your travel to arrive in Austin for the Austin Tech Council SXSW Party beginning at 5:30pm CT on Monday, March 9th. The retreat will conclude by early-afternoon on Wednesday, March 11th.
Learn more about our host city at Visit Austin.
Contact
Please contact Jennifer Young, TECNA CEO, at jyoung@tecna.org or Alina Hardy, TECNA Communication Director, at ahardy@tecna.org with any questions.
Sponsorship
Click here for sponsorship opportunities, and please contact Jennifer Young, TECNA CEO, at jyoung@tecna.org
What does the registration fee cover?
Registration fee includes room reservation for 2 nights at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2 dinners, 2 lunches and programming. Attendees are separately responsible for their own travel to and from the resort, any additional activities, food or beverages outside of the scheduled meals, and hotel resort fees and taxes.
Dress Code
The TECNA CEO Retreat dress code is resort casual or business casual. Similar to the SXSW dress code, dress comfortably in weather-appropriate layers to handle Austin's variable spring weather and potential walking. The TECNA Team will likely be wearing sweaters, jeans, casual dresses and sneakers (or cowboy boots).
Can I view photos from the last CEO Retreat?
Yes! Click Here
Not a TECNA Member but want to join us?
Contact Jennifer Young at jyoung@tecna.org for more details.
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
Contact Jennifer Young at jyoung@tecna.org for more details.
Thank you to TECNA's Partner Sponsors!
