PRICING DETAILS
Choose How You'll Attend
In-Person (Austin, Texas) Join us live for keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, tours, and workshops. All in-person passes include dinners, with options to add daytime dining depending on your registration level.
- Includes full Virtual Pass access—stream live sessions during the event or watch on demand for up to 60 days.
Virtual (From Anywhere) Access a curated selection of keynote and breakout sessions live from home or the office, plus complete on-demand viewing access for up to 60 days post-conference.
Conference Pass Options
Pass Type
Early Bird
Regular
Late
Through December 11
December 12–April 2
April 3–9
All-Access: Includes all keynote and breakout sessions, all meals, and one workshop or tour of your choice.
$649
$829
$999
General: Includes all keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and dinners. A Daytime Dining Pass (breakfasts and lunches) can be added.
$425
$575
$765
Virtual: Includes all keynote and most breakout sessions (see schedule for additional details).
$235 (Flat Rate)
$235 (Flat Rate)
$235 (Flat Rate)
Add-Ons and Enhancements
Add-On Item
Early Bird
Regular
Late
Onsite Workshops
$129
$179
N/A
Offsite Workshops
$179
$229
N/A
Offsite Tours
$99 (Flat Rate)
$99 (Flat Rate)
N/A
Daytime Dining Pass
$179
$209
N/A
The Daytime Dining Pass is included with the purchase of an All-Access Pass and covers all conference breakfasts and lunches for General Pass holders.
All in-person tickets include the Opening Reception and Preservation Awards Banquet.
Special Rates and Discount Codes
- Speakers: You will receive a direct registration link via email. If you have not received yours, please contact the event planner at realplaces@thcfriends.org.
- Courthouse Stewards: Official Courthouse Stewards receive $250 off any conference pass, generously supported by the Texas Land Title Association—use the discount code sent to your email, or contact diana.larkin@thc.texas.gov if you need yours resent.
- Students: Thanks to our sponsors, degree-seeking students can request a student discount code for 25 percent off the pass of their choice. Please email the event planner at realplaces@thcfriends.org with your school and major/area of study (student ID required for registration).
- Group: Save 10 percent on your second and each additional registration when registering multiple attendees (All-Access, General, or Virtual) in a single transaction by selecting "Add a Group Member" before checkout—no promo code needed.
For a definition of a Courthouse Steward, please see the FAQ page.
Stand Alone/À La Carte Purchases (Not Full Conference)
Not attending the full conference in person? You can still purchase select workshops, events, and add-ons individually.
Onsite Workshops: $209 (Flat Rate)
Offsite Workshops: $259 (Flat Rate)
Offsite Tours: $129 (Flat Rate)
Preservation Awards Banquet (Thursday, May 6, 6:15-8:30 p.m.): $199 (Flat Rate)
All in-person tickets include the Preservation Awards Banquet.
Scholarships
Student and Community Organizations
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC) offer scholarship support to assist students, volunteers, and community partners in attending the Real Places 2027 Conference.
The scholarship application deadline is January 16, 2027, and can be accessed here.
Courthouse Steward Hotel Stipends
The continued financial support of the Texas Land Title Association permits us to offer a lodging stipend for our official Courthouse Stewards. Courthouse Stewards are responsible for booking their own hotel accommodations for the Real Places conference. While a Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) grant covers two nights per county, this grant does not include booking the room on their behalf. For a definition of a Courthouse Steward, please see the FAQ page.
Looking for general hotel stipend info? We have moved away from general hotel stipends to focus our funding on registration scholarships. Please apply via our Scholarship Application if you require assistance to attend. Lodging assistance funds are now severely limited and evaluated separately on a strict case-by-case basis. If a scholarship alone is insufficient to cover your attendance needs, submit your scholarship application first, then contact the event planner with a detailed note regarding your lodging situation.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations should be made through the registration website on or before April 9, 2027. There is a $40 cancellation fee per registrant. No refunds will be granted after April 9, 2027. Substitutions of attendees are permissible until April 23, 2027, and must be requested in writing to realplaces@thcfriends.org. No cancellations will be accepted by phone.