By: Lori Cochran, MS, CCC-SLP, Vice President for Educational and Scientific Affairs
Get ready to experience a fresh take on the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) Convention! In 2027, we’re bringing our community together in Dallas, a city we haven’t called home for Convention in many years. With its vibrant downtown, outstanding dining and entertainment, and easy accessibility, Dallas provides the perfect backdrop for learning, collaboration, and reconnecting with colleagues from across Texas.
While you’ll find all the high-quality education and professional connections you’ve come to expect from TSHA, we’re excited to introduce several enhancements designed to make your Convention experience even more valuable.
Learn Your Way: Learning Pathways are Back
One of the most popular features from last year’s Convention is making a return. Learning Pathways will once again help attendees navigate our educational program by grouping sessions around focused topics and professional interests. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise in a specialty area, explore emerging trends in your practice setting, or build a schedule that aligns with your career goals, Learning Pathways make it easier than ever to create a personalized Convention experience.
Networking That Counts—Literally!
Networking has always been one of the greatest benefits of attending the TSHA Convention, and in 2027 we’re taking it to the next level. Our expanded Networking Sessions will provide intentional opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders from across the professions.
Even better, these networking sessions will now be eligible for continuing education (CE) credit, recognizing the tremendous value that collaboration, discussion, and shared learning bring to professional growth. It’s a win-win—build meaningful connections while earning CE credits.
A Streamlined Schedule with Maximum Impact
Another exciting change for 2027 is a more focused Convention schedule. Rather than spanning two and a half days, Convention will feature two full days of programming.
This refreshed format offers a more concentrated experience filled with high-quality education, networking, and exhibits while making it easier for attendees to minimize time away from work and family. You’ll still enjoy a robust schedule packed with learning opportunities, just in a format that’s efficient, energetic, and designed to maximize your time.
Join Us in Dallas!
The 2027 Convention represents an exciting evolution of TSHA’s annual event. With the return of Learning Pathways, CEU-eligible networking sessions, a vibrant Dallas location, and a streamlined two-day format, we’re creating an experience that is more engaging, more efficient, and more impactful than ever.
Mark your calendar now for January 29-30, and start planning to join colleagues from across Texas as we learn, connect, and celebrate our professions together in Dallas. We can’t wait to see you there!