SMA 2026 Annual Conference

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Details

September 28, 2026 through September 29, 2026

Current Roster


Grand Galvez Resort
Galveston, TX

Earlybird Registration Deadline: August 7, 2026
Advance Registration Deadline: September 9, 2026

Topic: Group

Description

SMA 2026 Annual Conference
September 27-29

Grand Galvez Resort in Galveston

2024 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550

Room Rate - $209 per night + Tax
Room Reservation Deadline:  September 11, 2026

Reserve your room by CLICKING HERE


The hotel deadline for SMA Annual Conference at the Grand Galvez is September 11. Reserve your hotel room for $209 per night (plus fees and taxes) by clicking here or calling (866) 455-1193 and referencing Southwest Movers Association. ** Please make note of the hotel cancellation policy listed below. For questions about SMA's room block or reservations, please contact kimberly@mytexasmover.com

You will not want to miss our Annual Conference this year which includes a golf outing, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. And don't forget to purchase your SMA Foundation Raffle Tickets online. Click here to pre-purchase your raffle tickets. You could win a Big Green Egg Combo package and more!


  • Early Bird registration is available until August 7
  • Regular online registration is August 8 - September 9
  • Last chance registration is September 10 - 18 

On or after September 18, please contact Ann Quass at ann@mytexasmover.comOnsite registrations will receive a slightly different name badge printed onsite. Don't wait and register today while you still can! 


Hotel Cancellation Policy

  • Guests are responsible for all room charges, resort fees, taxes, and incidental expenses, which will be settled at the time of check-out.
  • To confirm a reservation, a valid credit card is required at the time of booking. A refundable deposit equal to one night’s room rate plus tax will be charged to guarantee the reservation.
  • Guests may cancel individual reservations up to 96-hours prior to arrival without penalty to the individual.
  • Cancellations received within 96 hours of arrival will forfeit first night room and tax deposit. 
  • The Hotel will require an early departure charge in an amount equal to the guest's current per night charge plus applicable taxes for all guests who depart one or more days prior to their scheduled departure date verified upon arrival.

SMA Annual Conference Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations prior to August 31 - No cancellation fee 
  • Cancellations between September 1-18 - 50% of registration fee
  • Cancellations after September 18 - NO REFUNDS

If you need to cancel, please contact Ann Quass, ann@mytexasmover.com


Sponsorships Needed! To purchase a sponsorship, register yourself first and then you'll see options to select sponsorships, sign up for the golf outting, register a spouse, etc.


Conference Registration

Pass Name Description
NON MEMBER MOVER Annual Conference registration Select this pass if your company is a moving company or vanliner
NON MEMBER ASSOCIATE Annual Conference registration Select this pass if your company is a vendor or supports the moving industry

Events

Event Name Date Time Description
Foundation Trustees Meeting - CLOSED MEETING Sep 28, 2026 3:00 PM -
4:00 PM
For SMA Foundation Trustees
Executive Committee Meeting - CLOSED MEETING Sep 28, 2026 -
Sep 28, 2260
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM
Closed meeting for Executive Committee members only
Welcome Reception Sep 28, 2026 5:30 PM -
7:00 PM
Breakfast Buffet Sep 29, 2026 7:30 AM -
8:00 AM
General Session #1 - Matt Paxton Sep 29, 2026 8:15 AM -
9:00 AM
General Session #2 - Josh Jurhill Sep 29, 2026 9:00 AM -
10:00 AM
Industry Roundtables Sep 29, 2026 10:30 AM -
12:00 PM
Heritage Award Luncheon Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM -
1:30 PM
General Session #3 Sep 29, 2026 1:30 PM -
2:30 PM
General Session #4 Sep 29, 2026 2:30 PM -
3:30 PM
General Membership & Board of Directors Meeting Sep 29, 2026 3:45 PM -
5:00 PM
All are welcome and encouraged to attend
Chairman's Dinner Sep 29, 2026 6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
Honoring Chairman Tucker Briscoe
Foundation Casino Night, Silent Auction, and Poker Tournament Sep 29, 2026 7:30 PM -
11:00 PM