Calling all Texas hospital communications pros! Mark your calendars for Feb. 29 – March 1, 2024. You are invited to join the Texas Hospital Association for an in-person Texas hospital communications summit to be held in Austin at THA headquarters.
Texas Hospital Communicators Summit
Feb. 29 – March 1, 2024
THA Headquarters
1108 Lavaca St.
Austin, Texas
Join us in Austin to connect with hospital communicators from across the state. You’ll have a chance to:
- Learn about new tools and industry messaging;
- Strategize for 2024 and beyond;
- Meet your counterparts from other Texas hospitals;
- Learn about industry perception, challenges and opportunities;
- Share best practices and new ideas.
Online registration for this event has closed. If you still wish to attend, please contact Carrie Williams at [email protected].
Event is open to THA member hospital communications staff only. There is no registration fee for this event; virtual attendance will not be offered.
Agenda at a Glance
Day 1 – Thursday, Feb. 29
- Noon – Check In, Lunch and Networking
- 12:30 p.m. – Introductions & Communicators Round Table
- 2 p.m. – Zooming Out: AHA’s National Perspective
- 2:30 p.m. – Texas Hospitals: Advocating for an Industry
- 3:30 p.m. – Comms Deep Dive: Challenges and Moving Forward (facilitated discussion)
- 5 p.m. – Summit Day 1 Concludes & Optional Capitol Visit
- 6 p.m. – Austin’s Essential Restaurants: Dine-Around Reservations
Day 2 – Friday, March 1
- 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking
- 9 a.m. – Next Level Presence: Public Affairs and Texas Hospitals
- 10 a.m. – Hospitals in Action: A Prototype for Engagement
- 11 a.m. – Small Groups and Strategic Next Steps
- Noon – Summit Conclusion: Next Steps, Networking and Lunch To-Go
Timing, Travel & Hotels
For travel purposes, sessions will begin at noon Thursday, Feb. 29, and will conclude at 1 p.m. Friday, March 1. There are a number of hotel options nearby. We suggest booking at your earliest convenience. Hotels with discounted corporate rates for THA members include:
- DoubleTree Suites Hotel Austin, 303 W. 15th St.
- THA Booking Link
- Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, 30 W. 17th St.
- THA Booking Link
Other convenient hotels nearby include:
- JW Marriott Austin, Second St.
- Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, Congress Ave.
- The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection, San Antonio St.
The Texas Hospital Association gratefully thanks the sponsors of this event:
