Hospitality Educators Association of Texas

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The 30th Annual HEAT Professional Development Conference

will take place at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi TX.

November 1 - 4, 2026

Early bird registration is $475 and valid until September 21

To qualify for early bird registration, you must do one of the following:

Pay by credit card in full by by September 21

Submit a check by September 21

A purchase order must be received by September 21

Registration after September 21 is $550

There will be additional registration fees for the following sessions:

ServSafe Exam - 11/2 is $60

Pasta Making Class - 11/2 is $60 per person

Cake Palette Painting Workshop - 11/3 is $60 per person

VIEW THE DRAFT AGENDA

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Wake up to breathtaking views of Corpus Christi Bay at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, where every room features a private balcony overlooking the sparkling water or the vibrant downtown skyline. Nestled in the heart of the Marina District, the hotel boasts 131 miles of Texas coastline at your doorstep.

The hotel is offering a special discounted group rate of $127 per room, plus all applicable taxes and fees. The cut-off date to book this special rate is Friday, October 9, 2026. After this date reservations are subject to both rate and space availability.

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Thank you to all who attended the 2025 HEAT Professional Development Conference in Amarillo at AmTech Career Academy! Attendees particpiated in several hands on classes, including Chopped Competition and Charcuterie!