Conference History
Celebrating 25+ Years of Digital Learning Excellence
Since our first independent conference in Waco in 1999, TxDLA has brought together thousands of EdTech professionals to advance digital education across Texas. Each year, our annual conference reflects the evolution of education technology and fosters the connections that continue to shape digital learning excellence.
Past TxDLA Conferences
From virtual innovation during the pandemic to our return to in-person, each TxDLA conference has reflected the changing landscape of education technology while maintaining our commitment to professional development and EdTech networking.
2026 TxDLA Conference: Riding the Wave of Innovation
- March 23-26, April 14-15
- Moody Gardens, Galveston and Virtual
Chair: Kelli Erwin
Attendance: 333
2025 TxDLA Conference: Leap to the Future: Igniting Digital Learning Innovation with TxDLA
- March 30-Apr 2, April 22-23
- Embassy Suites Denton, and Virtual
Chair: Francisco Garcia
Attendance: 379
2024 TxDLA Conference: Story: Game On! New players. New rules. New strategies in Digital Learning.
- March 25-28, April 16-17
- Moody Gardens, Galveston and Virtual
Chair: Texas Reardon
Attendance: 393
2023 TxDLA Conference: Story: True Tales of Bringing Digital Learning to Life
- March 20-23, April 4-5
- Moody Gardens, Galveston and Virtual
Chair: Harriet Watkins
Attendance: 352
2022 TxDLA Conference: We Are Family, Always Connected
- March 21-23, April 7-8
- Moody Gardens, Galveston and Virtual
Chair: Jenell Paul
Attendance: 347
2021 TxDLA Conference: TxDLA is How We Do It
- April 20-23
- Virtual
Chair: Aleyda Cantu-Lee
Attendance: 300
2020 TxDLA Conference: Through the Looking Glass, A Wonderland of Innovation
- September 29-October 2
- Virtual
Chair: Charlene Stubblefield
Attendance: 155
2019 TxDLA Conference: Building Community
- March 25-28
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Bret Wells
Attendance: 335
2018 TxDLA Conference: Calling All Agents of Change
- March 20-23
- Sheraton Dallas, Dallas
Chair: Jan Brott
Attendance: 442
2017 TxDLA Conference: The Spirit of Adventure
- March 28-31
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Amber Muenzenberger
Attendance: 433
2016 TxDLA Conference: Pushing Distance Education to Unimaginable Limits
- March 28-31
- Grand Hyatt, San Antonio
Chair: Rolando Garza
Attendance: 464
2015 TxDLA Conference: A Concert of Collaboration
- April 7-10
- Sheraton Dallas, Dallas
Chair: Randy McDonald
Attendance: 391
2014 TxDLA Conference: Casting Into the Future
- April 1-4
- Corpus Christi Convention Center
Chair: Trish Trifilo
Attendance: 440
2013 TxDLA Conference: A Virtual Paradise: Bridging the Islands of Innovation
- March 25-28
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Michelle Duran
Attendance: 507
2012 TxDLA Conference: Big TECHS in Big D
- April 15-18
- Sheraton Dallas, Dallas
Chair: Cindy Smith
Attendance: 540
2011 TxDLA Conference: A Confluence of Cultures: A Distance Learning Fiesta
- April 20-23
- Grand Hyatt, San Antonio
Chair: Oscar Hernandez
Attendance: 600
2010 TxDLA Conference: Distance Learning … Any Time, Any Space
- March 21-24
- Westin Galleria, Houston
Chair: Brenda Quintanilla
Attendance: 825
2009 TxDLA Conference: No Gas Required
- April 6-9
- American Bank Convention Center, Corpus Christi
Chair: Bob Barnes
Attendance: 762
2008 TxDLA Conference: Sail into Distance Learning
- March 24-27
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Rhonda Blackburn
Attendance: 786
2007 TxDLA Conference: Discover the Treasures of Distance Learning
- March 26-29
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Laurie Hogle
Attendance: 810
2006 TxDLA Conference: The Future’s So Bright!
- March 6-8
- Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio
Chair: Ken Conn
Attendance: 776
2005 TxDLA Conference: Don’t Fence Me In … the Distance Frontier!
- March 7-9
- Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth
Chair: Jenny Jopling
Attendance: 579
2004 TxDLA Conference: Surfing the Big Wave!
- March 29 - April 1
- Moody Gardens, Galveston
Chair: Kevin Eason
Attendance: 686
2003 TxDLA Conference: The Renaissance of Distance Education
- March 3-6
- The Renaissance Hotel, Austin
Chair: Marta Hubbard
Attendance: 449
2002 TxDLA Conference: On the Right Track to Distance Learning
- April 2-4
- The Westin Beechwood, Fort Worth
Chair: Marci Powell
2001 TxDLA Conference: 2001: A Learning Odyssey
- March 28-31
- Adam's Mark Hotel, Houston
Chair: Sandy Frieden
Attendance: 525
2000 TxDLA Conference: Linking for Learning
- April 9-12
- Omni San Antonio Hotel, San Antonio
Chair: Deborah Harrison
Attendance: 525
1999 TxDLA Conference: Connected Texas – Celebrating Our Progress
- April 5-8
- Waco Convention Center, Waco
Chair: Mary Lee
Attendance: 300
1998 ETTCon 98
- May 11-13
- DFW Airport Hyatt Hotel, Dallas / Ft. Worth
Chair: Tim Logan
Attendance: 159