Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference
FEBRUARY 19-20, 2026
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
Please note: we are still confirming programming for the 2026 Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference. To give you an idea of the type of topics and speakers we feature, please view the programs from our past conferences below.
Welcome Reception
FEBRUARY 18
Begin the event and enjoy the company of judges, speakers, and other attendees at Austin’s beautiful United States Courthouse. Tours will be available, and light appetizers and drinks will be served. This invitation is extended to all conference participants.
4:00-5:30 pm
Conference Schedule
FEBRUARY 19
Start the day with registration, breakfast, and a warm welcome before diving into engaging plenary sessions and curated breakout discussions. Enjoy a hosted lunch program, more afternoon sessions, and wrap up with a networking reception and happy hour.
7:45 am-6:30 pm
FEBRUARY 20
Begin with breakfast and a morning plenary followed by focused breakout conversations, and close the conference with a final plenary session bringing everyone together.
7:45 am-11:45 am
“One of the things I look forward to about coming here is getting to see all the judges I haven’t seen in a while—to catch up on both personal and professional matters, and to share ideas for managing the cases on our dockets.”
- Judge Derek Gilliland