Abilene Convention Center
1100 North 6th Street
Abilene, TX 79601

Abilene Regional Airport
For more information: https://www.abilenevisitors.com/plan/traveling-to-abilene/abilene-regional-airport/
Airlines: Direct Connect to DFW through American Airlines

Car Rentals Information HERE

Region 6 Conference 58

February 20th - 24th, 2026

REGISTER NOW!

Conference Schedule

Friday February 20th
Load-in/check-in day with a Conference KICKOFF event in the evening around 6pm

Saturday February 21st
8am - 10pm
Conference Day 1
Irene Ryan Prelims

Sunday February 22nd
8am - 10pm
Conference Day 2

Monday February 23rd
8am - 10pm
Full Conference Day

Tuesday February 24th
8am - 5pm: Full Conference Day
6pm -8pm: Closing Recognition Ceremony

Festival Registration

Registration for Students, Faculty, & Staff begins Dec 1, 2025.

Early Bird Festival Registration (Before February 1st) - $105

Regular Festival Registration (Before February 26th) - $120

Late Festival Registration - $125

Design Tech Management Virtual Response Participant - $50

(Virtual Participation in Responses and Selected Programming, No Live Festival participation)

Honor Crew Discount - $50 off registration - Click Here to Apply

2026 Hotel Rates

  • MCM Elegante Suites Abilene

    ***Host Hotel***

    To make reservations call

    (325) 698-1234 ext 420 - Debra D. Sanchez

    Ask for the KCACTF Region 6 Group Rate:

    $139 USD/Night Double Double

    $139 USD/Night King

    4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, TX, 79606

    Book by 2-1-26

    Book Now
  • https://group.hamptoninn.com/3g5yhh

    Hampton Inn Abilene

    3917 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas 79606 USA

    Book Now
  • https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Abilene

    3902 Turner Plaza Drive Abilene, Texas 79606

    Book Now
  • https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/abicy-courtyard-abilene-southwest-abilene-mall-south/overview/

    Courtyard Abilene Southwest/Abilene Mall South

    4350 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas 79606

    Book Now
  • https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1698259805040&key=GRP&app=resvlink

    Residence Inn

    1641 Musgrave Blvd 79601

    Book Now
  • https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1698259805040&key=GRP&app=resvlink

    DoubleTree by Hilton

    500 Cypress St 79601

    Festival Special Rate: 129 USD/Night

    Book by 2 -8 - 26

    Book Now

Downtown Abilene Eateries

  • Hickory Street Cafe

  • Sweet Thyme Kitchen

  • Beehive

  • Subway

  • Mckay's Bakery

  • The Local

  • The Hallows

  • Bogie's

  • Monks (This establishment will also be providing coffee and bake goods in the convention center)

  • Becker's Loft

  • Vagabond Pizza

  • Fat Boss

  • Cypress Street Station