The TACTE 2027 Conference in April 2027 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas, will convene CTE faculty, department chairs, deans, academic vice presidents, workforce leaders, Perkins administrators, student success professionals, academic CTE administrators, and industry partners committed to advancing postsecondary CTE success across Texas.
Working with THECB to Build a Talent Strong Texas
TACTE 2027 directly supports the goals and priorities of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Talent Strong Texas plan, including:
- Increasing attainment of postsecondary credentials.
- Expanding credentials of value aligned to workforce needs.
- Supporting research, development, and innovation.
- Strengthening education-to-workforce partnerships.
- Improving student success and economic mobility across Texas.
By becoming a partner with TACTE and/or an exhibitor at the TACTE 2027 conference, your organization becomes part of a statewide effort to prepare students for high-demand careers, support workforce education leaders, and strengthen the talent pipeline that drives Texas’ economy.
Why Become a Partner or Exhibitor?
This opportunity provides your organization with meaningful visibility, direct access to Texas postsecondary CTE leaders, and the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to workforce education and student success.
TACTE partners and conference exhibitors are designed to help organizations:
- Support Texas CTE educators, students, and employers.
- Build relationships with Texas community and technical college CTE leaders.
- Connect with faculty, deans, administrators, workforce leaders, and Perkins professionals.
- Showcase products, services, research, resources, or solutions that support CTE success.
- Align your organization with statewide Talent Strong Texas goals, and position your organization as a partner in Texas workforce development.
- Demonstrate support for credential attainment, workforce readiness, and economic competitiveness.
- Increase visibility among decision-makers who influence programs, partnerships, equipment, services, curriculum, and student support strategies.
- Highlight your commitment to Texas innovation, access, student success, and workforce-aligned education.
Ultimately, you are helping Texas colleges prepare students for meaningful careers and helping employers meet the state’s evolving workforce needs
TACTE Conference Attendee Profile
TACTE 2027 attendees represent the leaders and professionals responsible for advancing postsecondary CTE across Texas, including:
- Texas community and technical college CTE faculty.
- Department chairs and program coordinators.
- Deans of workforce and technical programs.
- Academic vice presidents and senior academic leaders.
- Perkins administrators and Perkins leadership staff.
- Special populations and student support professionals.
- Student success administrators and staff.
- State Education and Workforce Agency staff
- Industry and employer partners.
- Postsecondary and statewide education leaders.
TACTE attendees influence and support decisions related to curriculum, workforce alignment, Perkins initiatives, student success strategies, program innovation, instructional resources, equipment, partnerships, and professional development.
Become a TACTE 2027 Partner or Exhibitor
Your commitment helps TACTE continue its work to support Texas postsecondary CTE, strengthen workforce education, and advance student success across community and technical colleges.
By financially supporting TACTE 2027, your organization helps create a conference experience that promotes collaboration, innovation, statewide alignment, and stronger connections between education and workforce needs.
Support TACTE 2027 to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to strengthening the future of Texas CTE.
Partner Levels
Presenting Partner - Premier TACTE 2027 Partnership Level - $10,000
The Presenting Partner level is designed for organizations seeking the highest level of visibility, engagement, and recognition with Texas postsecondary CTE leaders.
Benefits
- Annual TACTE Business Membership.
- Recognized as a Presenting Partner on the front page of the TACTE website.
- Featured recognition on the TACTE 2027 conference webpage.
- Recognition in the Whova conference app.
- Recognition as a Presenting Partner during the TACTE 2027 opening session.
- Prominent recognition at the TACTE 2027 registration table.
- Featured partner spotlight in TACTE communications.
- Opportunity to host a roundtable, breakout session, or partner-led conversation highlighting your organization’s work in CTE, workforce development, innovation, student success, or industry partnership.
- Premium exhibit space, if desired.
- Four conference registrations.
- Recognition as a high-level partner supporting Texas CTE advancement and Talent Strong Texas goals.
Strategic Impact Partner - $7,500
The Strategic Impact Partner level provides strong conference visibility and year-round recognition for organizations that support the growth, quality, and impact of Texas CTE.
Benefits
- Annual TACTE Business Membership.
- Recognized as a Strategic Impact Partner on the TACTE conference webpage.
- Recognition in the Whova conference app.
- Recognition during the TACTE 2027 opening session.
- Recognition on conference signage, including hotel digital signage where available.
- Acknowledgment in TACTE communications throughout the year.
- Four conference registrations.
- Opportunity to connect with CTE faculty, administrators, workforce leaders, and Perkins professionals.
- Recognition as an organization supporting Texas CTE innovation, student success, and workforce readiness.
Workforce Advancement Partner - $5,000
The Workforce Advancement Partner level is designed for organizations that want to support CTE student success, workforce preparation, and statewide collaboration while gaining meaningful conference visibility.
Benefits
- Annual TACTE Business Membership.
- Recognized as a Workforce Advancement Partner on the TACTE conference webpage.
- Recognition in the Whova conference app.
- Recognition during the TACTE 2027 opening session.
- Recognition on conference signage.
- Mention in select TACTE communications.
- Three conference registrations.
- Opportunity to share your organization’s commitment to workforce education and credential attainment.
- Visibility among Texas community and technical college CTE leaders.
Become a Partner
All partners must be approved by the TACTE Executive Committee. Contact us today using the button below to sign up.
Exhibit at the Conference
Conference Exhibitor - $1,500
The Conference Exhibitor provides organizations with an affordable opportunity to engage directly with conference attendees and share resources, services, products, or collaboration opportunities.
Benefits
- Exhibitor space, including one table and one power strip.
- Access to and identified in the Whova conference app as an exhibitor.
- Recognition and introduction during the TACTE 2027 opening session.
- Two conference registrations.
- Opportunity to engage directly with CTE faculty, administrators, workforce professionals, and statewide education leaders.
- Ability to distribute materials, share resources, and build relationships with conference attendees.
Additional Exhibit Space
Additional table, power strip, and exhibit space may be available for $500 each, based on venue capacity and conference layout.
Conference Add-On Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference add-on sponsorships provide additional visibility and targeted engagement opportunities for organizations that want to enhance their presence at TACTE 2027.
President’s Dinner Sponsor - $4,000
The President’s Dinner Sponsor receives prominent recognition during one of the conference’s signature networking events.
Benefits
- Opportunity to provide a brief opening statement at the President’s Dinner.
- Featured recognition on dinner information and event materials.
- Recognition as the sponsor of a high-profile leadership gathering.
- Visibility with TACTE leadership, invited guests, and key conference participants.
Raffle Sponsor - $3,000
The Raffle Sponsor receives high-energy recognition during one of the conference’s most engaging attendee activities.
Benefits
- Opportunity to open or introduce the raffle.
- Featured recognition at the raffle table.
- Recognition in conference materials or announcements related to the raffle.
- Increased attendee engagement and visibility throughout the conference.
President’s Beverage Sponsor - $2,500
The President’s Beverage Sponsor receives visibility during a key networking opportunity connected to conference leadership and attendee engagement.
Benefits
- Featured recognition at the beverage or reception table.
- Recognition in related conference materials or announcements.
- Visibility during a well-attended networking opportunity.
- Association with hospitality, engagement, and professional connection.
Conference Mobile App Sponsor - $2,000
The Conference Mobile App Sponsor receives recurring visibility through the Whova conference app, which attendees use to access schedules, session information, announcements, and networking features.
Benefits
- Recognition as the Whova conference app sponsor.
- Sponsor visibility during attendee app sign-up and conference engagement.
- Recognition in app-related announcements or materials.
- High-frequency digital exposure before and during the conference.
Become an Exhibitor
Sign up to become an exhibitor by filling out the form below. Note that the form below is for exhibitors only. If you would like to become a Partner, please email us.