Weather: The weather forecast for Round Rock, Texas, for March 24-26, 2026, is expected to be in the range of average temperatures for the month, with highs around 75^o and lows around 50^o, and likely windy conditions. Expect temperatures to be mildly cool. Updates will be provided closer to the event date.

Comfort: Conference venues tend to be cold, so you may want to consider bringing a sweater/jacket or dress in layers.

March 24-26, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas

Monday, February 23, 2026
Registration closes at 5:00pm CST

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to cancel with refund at 4:00 CST*

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to substitute at 4:00pm CST*

*must receive in writing at t1si@esc14.net.

The theme for the conference is Constructing Tomorrow. It is our hopes that you not only walk away from the week with new knowledge but have had some fun along the way.

• Business Casual ⭐OR⭐
• Optional: while not required, it’s strongly encouraged for you to dress
  • Tuesday – Professional Dress Day
    • Architectural Chic: A well-tailored pantsuit or a sophisticated dress in a neutral color (grey, navy, black, or even a deep forest green) accessorized with subtle geometric jewelry. Think clean lines and structured pieces.
    • Blueprint Elegance: A crisp white button-down shirt paired with dark trousers or a skirt, layered with a navy or dark grey blazer. You could add a tie or a scarf with a subtle pattern that hints at blueprints or schematics.
    • Industrial Professional: Incorporate textures like tweed, herringbone, or even a subtle corduroy in your blazer or trousers. Colors could lean towards earthy tones like rich browns, olives, or deep rust, reminiscent of construction materials.
  • Wednesday – Themed Attire
    • Construction Zone Colors: Wear a solid outfit in a construction color (bright orange, safety yellow, or a simple bright blue like a blueprint).
    • The Safety Inspector: A neon safety vest, a hard hat, and a clipboard with a serious look. Bonus points for carrying a ruler and making sure everyone is "up to code."
    • Tool Time: Dress as a specific tool—a large Hammer, a Wrench, or a giant Ruler. (A ruler costume is a brilliant way to be a rule-maker or a measure of success).
    • A Piece of Equipment: Dress as a specific piece of equipment, like a Traffic Cone (all orange outfit with white stripes), a Brick Wall (a box painted like bricks), or a Wrecking Ball (a gray outfit with a small, chained ball prop).
    • The Master Builder: A LEGO-inspired outfit (like Emmet from The Lego Movie) to represent creative construction.
    • The Groundbreaker: Wear a hard hat and carry a small tool, representing someone who is innovating or doing new things in education.
  • Thursday – Business Casual
    • Safety First, But Fashionable: A smart casual approach with a clean, dark pair of jeans (if appropriate for the conference's overall dress code) or chinos, paired with a fitted polo shirt or a casual button-down in a bright, but not neon, "safety" color like a deep orange or yellow, topped with a structured blazer.

If you choose the optional dress guidelines, you may wear neat appearance jeans and athletic shoes to the Institute. As always, please follow your ESC dress policy.