Registration for the 2026 SLC is not open

Join us in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area!

We can’t wait to see you in Grapevine, Texas this November for three days of tech talks, leadership training, hands on workshops, networking, a recruitment fair, and more! Register by 5 September 2026 to receive early bird registration.

Chapters should confirm who their point of contact is by 5 September 2026 to be eligible for HKN-provided hotel accommodations for their members and faculty advisor!

There are limited spots available in each session of our Friday workshops! Stay tuned for workshop sign-up.

  • Share the news with your Chapter members, Faculty Advisors, Chapter Advisors, and Department leadership!
  • Confirm your Chapter’s point of contact for all communication with HKN headquarters regarding the HKN-provided hotel accommodations by 5 September 2026 – a form will be provided soon.
  • Need to do some fundraising for the travel costs? Review this Funding Resource Guide.
  • HKN will provide each Chapter one hotel room and cover the cost of two nights (Up to four students can stay in one room).
  • Confirm HKN-provided hotel room guests by 10 October 2026.
  • Faculty Advisors: HKN will cover the cost of two nights for one hotel room for a Chapter Faculty Advisor (This room is in addition to the student room).
  • Identify your Chapter’s point of contact for all communication with HKN headquarters regarding the HKN-provided hotel accommodations – Please fill out this form by 5 September 2026.
  • You must be registered for the conference before you can be assigned to an HKN-provided hotel room.
  • HKN Chapters who identify a Chapter Point of Contact before 5 September 2026 are eligible for one hotel room (up to 4 students) and one hotel room for their Chapter Advisor for two nights.
  • Everyone assigned to an HKN-provided room must have registered for the conference by 29 October 2026.
  • (For Chapter Points of Contact who had assigned students in an HKN-provided room before the deadline of October 10th, we will be providing a confirmation code with your room details in your inbox shortly.) 
  • Join us for the IEEE-HKN Awards and Recognition Banquet
    • 7:00 P.M. 7 November 2026
    • US$125 per person
    • Guests welcome to attend
  • Join us for the full conference and attend all meals, sessions, and the Awards and Recognition Banquet
    • US $300 per person