47th Annual USHCC National Conference

The 47th Annual USHCC National Conference brings the country's largest named Hispanic-business convening to Fort Worth from Monday, September 14, through Wednesday, September 16. The opening reception runs Monday evening at Billy Bob's Texas; the main conference moves to the Fort Worth Convention Center for general sessions, breakouts, networking receptions, Plaza Mercado, supplier programming, and a closing awards gala. Topics named in the official FAQ include capital, AI, and contracting. A general badge covers the official welcome, sessions, receptions, marketplace, and gala. The welcome reception is not available as a separate walk-in ticket.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the national business host, working locally with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. That pairing matters in a metro where Dallas and Fort Worth often run as separate professional maps. This is not a local luncheon stretched across three days. Corporate executives, policymakers, chamber leaders, entrepreneurs, and Hispanic business owners arrive from around the country, while the host positions the conference around business growth, advocacy, mentoring, and access to decision-makers.

The most concrete operator value is in the Supplier Marketplace's procurement roundtables. Small groups rotate through conversations with corporate and government buyers about sourcing priorities, vendor requirements, and onboarding processes. Access is included with full registration, but seating is first come, first served and the host asks interested suppliers to contact its program lead. This is right for Hispanic-owned businesses pursuing contracts, executives building supplier relationships, founders looking for national partners, and advisers who serve those companies. Skip it if you want a one-hour mixer or cannot commit to the Fort Worth schedule; the room compounds across multiple sessions.

Registration closes September 9, and every attendee needs a badge. The early-bird price ended August 7, and cancellations after that date are refunded minus a $100 processing fee, so treat the purchase as close to final. The hotel block deadline was August 14; late bookers should compare downtown rates without assuming the conference discount remains. The official hotel, the Worthington Renaissance, is about a 10-to-15-minute walk from the convention center; Billy Bob's is a separate Stockyards trip on Monday. Check the official portal for current ticket inventory and the conference app for the detailed agenda and speakers. If procurement roundtables are your priority, bring business cards and a concise capability statement, arrive early because seating rotates in 25-minute blocks, and confirm participation instructions before traveling. The conference ends September 16, one day beyond this scrape's discovery window, so plan the full stay rather than treating Tuesday as the finish.