2026 Lone Star State Conference | Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
About this Event
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Gulf Coast Region | Lone Star State
2026 Lone Star State Conference
Leadership Lives Here
November 13–14, 2026
Waco, Texas
Lone Star State brothers will gather in Waco for official state business, fellowship, awards recognition, hospitality, and the election of Lone Star State officers for the 2026–2028 term.
Conference activities will include Friday registration and hospitality, Saturday plenary sessions, the Leadership Lives Here Awards Luncheon, state elections, and the official conference photo.
No on-site registration will be accepted.
REGISTRATION
Alumni Early Bird Registration: $85.00
Available through August 30, 2026
Alumni Regular Registration: $100.00
Available September 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026
Alumni Late Registration: $125.00
Limited availability after regular registration closes. Late registrants are not guaranteed a printed name badge, printed conference materials, meal preference accommodations, or the 2026 Lone Star State Conference gift.
Collegiate Registration: $50.00
Available through October 30, 2026
The first 175 brothers to register will receive the exclusive 2026 Lone Star State Conference necktie, while supplies last.
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL
Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor
211 Clay Avenue
Waco, TX 76706
Official Room Block Link:
Room block rates:
King Room: $169.00 + tax
Double Queen Room: $199.00 + tax
Parking and Wi-Fi are complimentary.
Hotel reservations must be made separately from conference registration. Registering for the conference does not reserve a hotel room. The room block cut-off is October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Friday, November 13, 2026
Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor
211 Clay Avenue
Waco, TX 76706
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
Baylor University
1621 S. 3rd Street
Waco, TX 76706
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Virtual Candidate Forum via Zoom
Thursday, November 12, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Delegate Check-In & Election Runner Test Run via Zoom
Special invite only
Friday, November 13, 2026
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Conference Check-In
9:00 PM – Until | Hospitality Night
Saturday, November 14, 2026 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Conference Check-In
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Plenary Session I
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Leadership Lives Here Awards Luncheon
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Transition / Gather for Conference Photo
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Official Conference Photo
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Credentials Preparation / Election Setup / Transition
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Plenary Session II — Elections
ATTIRE
Friday: Casual / Sigma casual.
Saturday: Chapter polo shirt with black or dark slacks.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Eventbrite registration does not replace the Chapter Delegate Registration Form.
Chapter Delegate Registration Forms are due October 26, 2026.
Brothers and chapters should review the official Chapter Kit for candidate, delegate, award, scholarship, vendor, necrology, Time & Place, and bylaws submission requirements.
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Cancellation requests should be sent to the State Treasurer at [email protected]
GENERAL INQUIRIES
State Director
Bro. David Burkley
Conference Chair:
Bro Pierre Perry
[email protected]
State Secretary:
Bro. Felipe Lee
[email protected]
General Inquiries:
[email protected]
Leadership Lives Here.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 215.26
