Join us for TABA’s Spring Conference!
Momentum is building after our sold-out 2025 Spring Conference and an incredibly successful Fall Conference. This year we’re raising the bar even higher. Join us for two dynamic days of engaging education, insightful discussions, and unmatched networking with the leaders shaping the future of benefit administration. Attendees will earn Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) CE credit, gain practical, actionable takeaways, and connect with the best in the industry, all in the heart of historic San Antonio. Reserve your spot today and be part of the next great TABA experience! Early bird pricing ends March 2, 2026!
Don’t forget to register for our TABAPAC Networking Fundraiser Event! - Only $35! 6-9pm, April 14 at The Iron Cactus
SPONSORS
Our Sponsor Partners make this conference possible. It enables us to bring you topics and forums for learning and open discussion at a fair, affordable price. We encourage you to visit them at the event and connect with these leaders in our industry.
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SPEAKERS
Zach Swenson Vice President, Business Development Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Becoming the Partner Brokers Ask For (Not Just Know Of) |
Lori Sartori Vice President Sales & Marketing Better Together: How TPAs and Stop-Loss Win More Business and Deliver Predictability |
Iyaad M Hasan, DNP, MBA, APRN, CPAHA-TT Chief Executive Officer Vaping Epidemic and How it Effects TPAs and Self- Funded Plan Stakeholders |
Frank Messina, JD General Counsel What's Next for PBMs & TPAs: The Legislative Updates You Need to Know Now (joint presentation w Katy Green) |
Katy Green, JD VP of Legal and Compliance Services TX What's Next for PBMs & TPAs: The Legislative Updates You Need to Know Now (joint presentation w Frank Messina) |
Alexis Kennedy, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CCSFP & Shelby Mathers, CEH Partner, Governance, Risk and Compliance Services & Director, Cybersecurity Services AI Security - HIPAA, Data Protection & Breach Risk Management |
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Don't Miss the TABAPAC Networking Night! Sponsored by The Phia Group | April 14 | 6–9 PM | $35 per person Kick off the TABA conference with a high-energy night fun and networking! Enjoy delicious dinner an unforgettable evening at Iron Cactus on the San Antonio Riverwalk, a top-rated Mexican restaurant and bar known for its contemporary menu, scenic patio, and one of the best tequila selections in the U.S. (voted Best of the River Walk multiple years running and Top 10 Tequila bar by USA Today). Enjoy amazing dinner and drinks, great company, and friendly competition with some lighthearted competition as a professional host leads hilarious Minute to Win It showdown! Winners will earn raffle tickets, and even those who prefer to sit out the games can purchase tickets for a chance to win. $1,000 in raffle prizes will be up for grabs and you’ll get to choose which prizes you want to win! All ticket proceeds benefit TABAPAC, thanks to the generous support of our event sponsor, The Phia Group. This is always one of the most talked about events of the conference, check out photos and video highlights from past events to see why! |
Don't Miss the TABAPAC Networking Night!
Sponsored by The Phia Group | April 14 | 6–9 PM | Only $35 per person
Kick off the TABA conference with a high-energy night fun and networking! Enjoy delicious dinner an unforgettable evening at Iron Cactus on the San Antonio Riverwalk, a top-rated Mexican restaurant and bar known for its contemporary menu, scenic patio, and one of the best tequila selections in the U.S. (voted Best of the River Walk multiple years running and Top 10 Tequila bar by USA Today).
Enjoy amazing dinner and drinks, great company, and friendly competition with some lighthearted competition as a professional host leads hilarious Minute to Win It showdown! Winners will earn raffle tickets, and even those who prefer to sit out the games can purchase tickets for a chance to win. $1,000 in raffle prizes will be up for grabs and you’ll get to choose which prizes you want to win! All ticket proceeds benefit TABAPAC, thanks to the generous support of our event sponsor, The Phia Group. This is always one of the most talked about events of the conference, check out photos and video highlights from past events to see why!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
| 7:30 am | Registration & Exhibitor Area Open |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks by President Kris Virgin |
| 9:15 - 10:15 am |
Session 1 |
| 10:15 - 10:30 am | Break & Vendor Networking |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Session 2A |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Session 2B |
| 11:35 - 12:35 pm |
Session 3A |
| 11:35 - 12:35 pm | Session 3B |
| 12:35 - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 1:45 pm | Introduction of Exhibitors |
| 1:45 - 2:45 pm |
Session 4A |
| 1:45 - 2:45 pm | Session 4B |
| 2:45 - 3:15 pm | Break & Vendor Networking |
| 3:15 - 4:15 pm |
Session 5 |
| 4:15 - 5:00 pm | Introduction of Sponsors |
| 5:15 - 6:30 pm |
Happy Hour Reception – Hosted by Integrated Payor Solutions with Silent Auction and Vendor Time |
| Dinner on your own |
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
| 7:30 am | Registration Open |
| 7:45 - 8:45 am | Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 9:00 am | Announcements from President Kris Virgin |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Session 6 |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am |
Session 7 |
| 11:00 - 11:15 am | Break & Vendor Networking |
| 11:10 am | Silent Auction Closes |
| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | Session 8 |
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Historic Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
The discounted TABA room rate is just $149/night through March 27, 2026 or until block is sold out.
TABA only gets credit for rooms booked on the conference reservation page toward the hotel guarantee. Please use the reservation link below to make your room reservation.
EXHIBITORS
Our Exhibitors are a vital part of the TABA conference experience. They bring innovative solutions, services, and tools that support and strengthen our industry. We encourage you to explore the exhibit area, meet these knowledgeable professionals, and discover new ways to enhance your business.
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