The TOWA Annual Conference is held beginning the first Friday of May and is the highlight of the year. The conference is designed to provide networking opportunities, a comprehensive supporting (industrial) member hands-on product experience during break-out sessions, the annual business meeting of the membership and up-to-date workshops featuring the most qualified professionals in outdoor communications.
Agenda for Guardians of Tomorrow
May 1–3, 2026
The Inn at Fulton Harbor — Rockport, Texas
Friday, May 1
7:00 AM
Guided Fishing
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM
TOWA Update
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Q&A
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Session: Herman Brune, TOWA Chairman
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Session: Sam Caldwell, Outdoor Artist
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Session: Captain Tommy Moore, Rockport Birding & Kayak Adventures
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Bay Tour & Bird Watching Cruise with Captain Tommy Moore
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour
7:00 PM
Dinner & Dance
Featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Camp
Late Evening
After Hours Party
Saturday, May 2
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session: Devon Rose Michalik, Texas State Rifle Association
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Vendor Showcase
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Session: Karina Araujo, Marketing Director, Texan by Nature
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Session: Chester Moore, Executive Editor, Texas Fish & Game Magazine
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Session: Charlotte Schuster, President, Texas Dove Hunters Association
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Session: John Byrum, Executive Director, Nueces River Authority
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Session: Rep. Jeff Barry, Texas Legislative Sportsman Caucus
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour
7:00 – 9:00 PM
EIC Awards Banquet & Fundraiser
9:00 PM
Mix & Mingle
Sunday, May 3
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Prayer Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 AM
General Member Meeting
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Board Meeting
