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2026 APTC Conference Information – Plano

We are excited about our upcoming APTC Conference (Thursday, March 19^th through Sunday, March 22^nd, 2026) at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano, TX (7121 Bishop Road, Plano, TX 75204; Ph: 972-473-6444). Our conference theme this year is Interwoven Threads: Honoring Our Past, Empowering Our Present, Envisioning Our Future.

Conference Schedule:

We are finalizing the details of the programming; however, we've provided a rough, preliminary sketch of what to expect below!

Thursday, 3/19 

• Late Morning or early Afternoon: Executive Committee Meeting*
• Afternoon: New Directors & Mid-career Directors Programming
• Early Evening: Welcome Reception & New Director Mentor/Mentee Dinner

Friday 3/20 & Saturday 3/22 

• All Day: Keynotes, general sessions, and posters
• Saturday Evening: We're planning a special activity to close the conference out (details coming soon!)

Sunday 3/22 

• Morning: Executive Committee Meeting*

*Details about Executive Committee (EC) time and place of meetings and who should attend from the Executive Committee will be shared via EC email correspondence.

Conference Registration: 

To register, log into your APTC account online at aptc.org.  Once logged in, click “Events” along the top navigation bar. Scroll to the bottom of this page (after the information about the 2026 APTC Conference) and click the “Click to view more details" link. At the top of this page, click on the RSVP link reflective of your payment preference (online payment or pay via check; please note, online payments are strongly preferred when feasible for the training clinic).

Registration fee information is included below. Please note that registration rates will increase after Wednesday February 25, 2026.

 Early Registration: $400 ($500 after 2/25/26)

Registration fee is the same for all membership categories, liaisons, and other affiliates.

Cancellation Policy: Before February 25, 2026, a refund is available, minus a $50 cancellation fee.  After February 25, 2026, no refunds are available.  To request a cancellation, you must email Risa Broudy at rbroudy@gwu.edu by February 25, 2026. 

Room Block Reservations:

Room Rate: $189+tax/per night (~$215/night including taxes)

Reservations: Rates for single/double occupancy are $189/night plus tax (~$215) for single or double occupancy run-of-house rooms, including guestroom Wifi for Marriott Bonvoy members.? Rates available March 15-25 subject to availability (call for other dates).? All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.  This card will be charged in the event of a cancellation, no-show or deposit when warranted.  Hotel cancellation policy requires guests to cancel by 11:59pm local time 3 days prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty fee of one night’s room and tax. 

Check In/Check Out: Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is prior to 12:00pm.

Parking: Valet parking is $30/day plus tax.? Self-parking $20/day plus tax, complimentary on Friday and Saturday nights. 

Click here to book your group rate for the APTC 2026 Annual Conference, or call the hotel directly at 972-473-6444 and refer to APTC 2026 Annual Membership Meeting. Group rate valid until 11:59PM Central Time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 (Or until hotel block is full).

Additional Information:

Transportation

• Both the Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) https://www.dfwairport.com/ and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)?https://www.dallas-lovefield.com/ are about 20 miles from hotel.?
• Cab fare for up to 2 people is about $79.
• Uber and Lyft also service the airports; fees vary.   Uber and Lyft also service the airport; fees vary. 

Plano Info

• https://www.visitplano.com/