Dear Valued Partners!

Join us for the 2026 Vital Statistics Annual Conference - Honoring Roots, Reaching Branches. This 2-day conference will showcase Vital Statistics and our partnerships while recognizing the contributions of local registration districts, stakeholders, systems and public health agencies that strengthen and advance continuous improvement in data quality, security and customer service. Presentations and training will focus on innovation, new topics for local registrars, registration and uncommon scenarios in vital events to promote discussion and to foster collaboration. 

• Dates:           December 10^th - 11^th, 2026
• Location:      UT Commons Conference Center
                      10100 Burnet Road, Building 137
                      Austin, Texas 78758

The conference will be hosted in-person and virtual. Our virtual sessions will be produced by L2 Productions and streamed via YouTube.

Detailed information and agenda will be made available in the upcoming weeks.

Registration

You may register Today via the links below:

• In-Person - $325:  2026 Vital Statistics Annual Conference Registration In Person
• Virtual - $250:  2026 Vital Statistics Annual Conference Registration Virtual

Please see a list of hotels within a three-mile radius of the event location. We recommend securing your reservation to ensure availability of lodging.

commons.utexas.edu/meetings-and-events/area-hotels

We look forward to welcoming you! Please contact your field representative or FieldServices@dshs.texas.gov with any questions or if you require further assistance prior to the conference.