Registration

Rates & Deadlines

Because science matters, the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) matters. Join fellow Texas science educators in Houston, November 12–14, for 3 days of in-person learning, connection, and inspiration. Presented by STAT, CAST26 features hundreds of sessions, a dynamic exhibit hall, and meaningful opportunities to explore new strategies, discover valuable resources, and bring fresh energy back to your classroom.

 

Planning to register this summer or fall? Before early bird registration opens in July, use the CAST26 Quote Generator to review pricing and gather the details you may need for approval, budgeting, or purchase order requests.

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Registration Rates and Types

  

Full Conference Registration—MEMBER RATE

• Discounted rate available for current, active STAT Members.
• Includes all conference workshops, 1.5-hour extended sessions, social events, and CAST Exhibit Hall.

Full Conference Registration—NONMEMBER RATE

• Includes all conference workshops, 1.5-hour extended sessions, social events, and CAST Exhibit Hall.
• Includes a complimentary STAT membership through the 2026–2027 school year (expires June 30, 2027).

Full Conference Registration—RETIRED or STUDENT 

• Special rate for retired and preservice educators only. 
• Includes all conference workshops, 1.5-hour extended sessions, social events, and CAST Exhibit Hall.
• Does not include a complimentary STAT membership.

Saturday-Only Registration—MEMBER or NONMEMBER

• Special one-day rate includes access to Saturday's conference workshops and 1.5-hour extended sessions. 
• Does not include a complimentary STAT membership or Exhibit Hall access (the CAST26 Exhibit Hall is open Thursday and Friday only).

Guest Registration

• Includes access to Exhibit Hall and social events only. 
• Guests may not attend conference sessions.

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Registration Timeline

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Registration Terms and Agreements

As part of the registration process, all attendees must review and agree to the STAT Acknowledgement and Release of Liability for Communicable Diseases, the STAT Consent to Record, and the STAT Conference Code of Conduct.

Before registering, please review STAT's Registration Terms and Conditions for payment, cancellation, and substitution details. You can also review frequently asked questions here.