2026 Austin SCBWI Conference - Community, Passion, and the Persistence of Art

Sep 26, 2026

Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712

Join us September 26th, 2026 in downtown Austin, Texas for the 2026 Austin SCBWI Conference - Community, Passion, and the Persistence of Art

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  • 2 fabulous keynotes
  • 6 breakout sessions
  • 3 workshop/intensives
  • 8 roundtables with top faculty (FREE for early bird)
  • 2 industry panels
  • Over 300 spots for critiques, pitches, portfolio reviews
  • Portfolio showcase, illustrator awards, and mentorship
  • PB & Novel Year-Long Writing Mentorships
  • Parking & food INCLUDED (lunch, desserts, coffee, tea & more)
  • Guest-List only Friday Industry Mixer (FREE for early bird)
  • Lots of SCBWI swag & giveaways!
  • Book signing with faculty & creatives
  • Exclusive PAL opportunities
  • Opportunity to purchase recordings to ALL sessions!


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

🍹 Access to Friday's Guest-List Only industry mixer!

🎤 21 Keynotes, Breakouts, Workshops, Roundtables, & Panels

🌮 Dietary-Friendly Lunch with Coffee, Tea, Water all-day! Dessert Bar!

🚗 Free parking in a private, secure lot!

📝 Pitches, critiques, feedback, contests, portfolio reviews!

💼 Access to Pre-Conference Preparation Workshops

🏅 Mentorship Awards & Mentor Programs

🎒 Full day of networking and learning with your besties!

🧢 Exclusive SCBWI merch provided with conference pass

INFORMATION NAVIGATION:

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EARLY BIRD!

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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FACULTY

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SCHEDULE

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PRICING & POLICIES

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DATES & DEADLINES

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FEEDBACK

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ROUNDTABLES

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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS

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INDUSTRY MIXER

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WRITING MENTORSHIPS

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ILLO AWARDS, SHOWCASE, & MENTORSHIP

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FAQ

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HOTEL & TRAVEL

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WHEN

Friday, Sept 26th, 2025 6:30 - 9:30 pm CST (Industry Mixer)

Saturday, Sept 27th, 2025 8:00 am-5:00 pm CST (Conference Day) Available Seats: 150

WHERE

Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (In-person ONLY)

HOW

Registration opens for Early Bird June 15th -- You may revisit the conference registration page as often as you like to add more items to your registration as long as spots remain. Please note critiques and pitches tend to sell out quickly, so you run the risk of not securing your spot if you wait too long. Visit the Dates & Deadlines for details about when certain items must be secured.

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Questions about this event? Contact [email protected]