The 2026 The Association of Teachers of Technical Writing hybrid conference will take place on April 17-18, 2026, online and in person at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP, Go miners!). 

Registration

Registration Portal can be accessed here: https://www.xcdsystem.com/attw/member/index.cfm

All conference presenters (hybrid & in-person) need to be registered by ​April 6, 2026, to appear on the program. Note: All students must be ATTW members to attend the conference at no cost. The cost for student membership is $22.00. 

Fees are as follows:

In-person

• Full Registration-Faculty: $225.00

• Reduced Registration-Retired and Contingent Faculty: $100.00

• Students: Free (with $22 ATTW Membership)

Virtual

• Full Registration-Faculty: $150.00

• Reduced Registration-Retired and Contingent Faculty: $75.00

• Students: Free (with $22 ATTW membership)

We can't wait to welcome you to our border city! 

Conference Schedule and Venue

The conference goes from 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 17 through 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, April 18. Please check your information using the program link below and email any changes to norivera@ttu.edu. 

Conference events will take place on the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus in the Union East Building (351 University Avenue). On Friday morning a number of panels will also be in Texas Western Hall, a few minutes walking from the Union Building--details to come in the program. 

Meals

The following meals will be provided by ATTW:

• Breakfast, Day 1 (provided by ATTW) @ TRCC (Tomas Rivera Conference Center, the main large room)

• Breakfast, Day 2 (provided by ATTW) @ TRCC

• Lunch, Day 2 (provided by ATTW) @ TRCC

• Coffee Breaks, Day 1 and Day 2

For lunch on Friday, the Union Building offers the following options: 

Panera

Jamba Juice

Hissho Sushi

Mein Bowl

Pizza Hut

Pick & Shovel (buffet)

Pick & Go (burritos and other to-go options)

On campus there are also an Einstein's Bagels, Starbucks, and a Chick-Fil-A (10-minute walk). Also a 10-minute walk and off campus are the Hilton Garden Inn restaurant, Whataburger, Cazares Burritos, Kinley's Tea House (basic ramen), and another Starbucks. For a more extensive list of dining options at a driving distance, refer to the Places to Visit page. 

Dietary Requests

If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Dr. Lucía Durá (ldura@utep.edu). 

Accommodation Requests

A lactation pod is available in the Union Building. For any other accommodations please contact Dr. Lucía Durá (ldura@utep.edu).