2026 EWTG Annual Professional Development Conference
Embrace Your Power!
Conference Agenda
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Kilimanjaro Suites 1-4 |
Exhibitor Set Up |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Table - Kilimanjaro Suite 6 |
Embracing Our Power - A Leadership Exchange Workshop Registration Early registration is only for participants who pre-registered for this workshop. |
| 12:00 - 6:00 pm Registration Desk 4 |
Conference Registration All regular conference attendees who did not pre-register for the Embracing Our Power Workshop must register during this timeframe. |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Kilimanjaro Suite 6 |
Embracing Our Power – A Leadership Exchange Workshop Join us for an engaging networking lunch designed to create meaningful connections and thoughtful conversation around leadership. During this interactive workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with accomplished leaders from across government sectors, hear insights from their leadership journeys, and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies that have shaped their success. Come prepared to participate, ask questions, exchange ideas, and leave inspired to embrace your own leadership power. Registration for The Leadership Exchange Luncheon has reached capacity, and no additional tickets are available. |
| 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Transition Break |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm Kilimanjaro Suite 6 |
EWTG Showcase New to EWTG or looking to become more engaged? The EWTG Showcase is your one-stop event to learn all about what EWTG offers. Visit the EWTG Showcase to discover the resources available through the Executive Success Teams, various mini courses, networking events, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. The showcase is your chance to explore how to get involved, meet current members, ask questions, and find your path to growth and connection within the EWTG community. |
| 3:30 - 6:00 pm Kilimanjaro Suites 1-4 |
Networking Reception/Visit Exhibitors Whether you're a first-time attendee or a long-time member, this is your chance to relax and network with fellow conference attendees from across Texas. Enjoy light bites, meaningful conversations, and inspiring connections. |
| 6:00 pm | Family/Personal Attendee Time |
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration Desk 4 |
Attendee Registration |
| 7:00 - 8:00 am Kilimanjaro Suite 5 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Kilimanjaro 1-4 |
EWTG Marketplace w/ Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 8:00 - 8:15 am Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Welcome Remarks Coleen M. Hall, 2025-2026 EWTG President |
| 8:15 - 9:15 am Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Keynote Presentation Mind Over Mountains: Building Resilient Leaders Through Self-Leadership, Mental Well-Being, and Burnout Prevention Tia Banks - Founder & President, Mind Over Mountains Inc. | International Award-Winning Speaker | Certified Resilience Expert | Mountaineer, Mind Over Mountains |
| 9:15 - 9:30 am Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Woman of the Year Award |
| 9:30 - 9:40 am | Transition Break |
| 9:40 - 10:40 am | Workshop A View Workshop A Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:40 - 11:10 am Kilimanjaro 1-4 |
Break EWTG Marketplace w/ Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 11:10 am - 12:10 pm | Workshop B View Workshop B Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:10 - 12:20 pm | Transition Break |
| 12:20 - 1:30 pm Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 1:30 - 1:45 pm | Transition Break |
| 1:45 - 2:45 pm | Workshop C View Workshop C Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:45 - 3:15 pm Kilimanjaro Suite 1-4 |
Afternoon Break w/ Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 3:15 - 4:15 pm Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Embrace Your Power Panel Susan Biles - Principal Deputy Inspector General, Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General
Imelda Garcia - Interim Department of State Health Services Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services
Genesis Gavino - Chief of Staff to the City Manager, City of Austin
Lisa Jammer - People & Culture Officer, Texas Department of Information Resources
Amy Maddox - Chief Financial Officer, Texas Department of Insurance
Stephanie Muth - Executive Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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| 4:15 - 4:30 pm Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Board Induction and Swearing In |
| 4:30 pm Kilimanjaro 5, 1-4 |
Adjourn |