Housing Information

June 14-16, 2023 | Round Rock, TX

The TASA txedFest summer conference will once again be held at the family-friendly Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Round Rock, just north of Austin. While the room block is full, you may book directly with the Kalahari or stay at another nearby hotel. See a list below.

 

REGISTRATION INFO

Plan Your txedFest Travel

Check-in time at the Kalahari is 4 p.m. However, if you are staying at the Kalahari, you may arrive as early as 10 a.m., when the indoor waterpark opens, to pre-register and enjoy the waterpark on the day you arrive. Waterpark admission is included for all registered Kalahari guests! The resort will text you when your room is ready after 4 p.m. Hint: Pack a separate waterpark specific bag to make changing easier; waterpark locker rentals are available. Please note that outside coolers, food, or drink are not permitted in the waterparks.

Wednesday, June 14

10:00 am-7:00 pm
TASA txedFest Check-in/On-site Registration

Stop by the TASA txedFest registration desk to pick up your badge.

11:00 am-1:30 pm
Related Event: TASA Higher Education Committee Meeting

The members of TASA’s Higher Education Committee will meet prior to txedFest.

3:00-7:00 pm
TASA txedFest Kickoff

TASA txedFest will kick off at 3 pm with a general session that will be followed by a welcome reception until 7 pm. Don’t miss the first session!

Thursday, June 15

7:00 am-2:00 pm
TASA txedFest Check-in/On-site Registration

Stop by the TASA txedFest registration desk to pick up your badge.

8:00 am-2:00 pm
Group Learning & Lunch

 

After breakfast, enjoy a general session with leadership panels, roundtable discussions, and group activities. Lunch will be provided, along with time to connect and share with your tablemates.

2:00-6:00 pm
Wellness/Teambuilding Time

 

Spend the afternoon connecting with your team and/or attending to your own wellness. The Kalahari offers a variety of family-friendly activities. See video of the resort.

Friday, June 16

7:00-10:00 am
TASA txedFest Check-in/On-site Registration

Stop by the TASA txedFest registration desk to pick up your badge. 

7:30 am-12:00 pm
Final Morning

 

txedFest will adjourn by noon on Friday following breakfasts organized by district size, breakout sessions, and some great speakers!

Host Hotel

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
3001 Kalahari Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665

The Kalahari is a full-service vacation destination with meeting and convention facilities. The Round Rock resort combines the magic of Africa with an innovative waterpark, family entertainment centers, a luxury spa, adventurous restaurants, and convention center, all under one roof.

The txedFest room block at the Kalahari is full, but you may be able to secure lodging at the resort by contacting the Kalahari directly. A list of other nearby hotels is provided below. 

Be sure to watch this short video of the Kalahari’s many amenities!

Other Nearby Hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin/Round Rock – 3.2 miles to Kalahari

Aloft Austin Round Rock – 4.8 miles to Kalahari

Hampton Inn Austin-Round Rock – 4.9 miles to Kalahari

Hilton Garden Inn Austin/Round Rock – 5.1 miles to Kalahari

Austin Marriott North – 5.7 miles to Kalahari