El Futuro Tiene Memoria (The Future Has Memory):
Honoring the Past to Move the EdD Forward with Purpose
Hosted by Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
October 27-30, 2026
“Education is our freedom, and freedom should be everybody’s business.”
— Dr. Hector P. García, MD
The 2026 CPED Convening, El Futuro Tiene Memoria, invites educational leaders and scholar-practitioners to reflect on how memory—personal, institutional, and communal—shapes the future of the Doctor of Education (EdD). Hosted in Corpus Christi, Texas, a city rooted in civic engagement and landmark struggles for educational equity, the convening centers place, history, and responsibility as foundations for purposeful leadership.
As EdD programs face increasing pressure to demonstrate relevance, coherence, and community impact, this convening calls us to return to the stories, struggles, and values that have shaped our work. Memory is not a constraint; it is a guide. By engaging institutional histories, lived experiences, and program legacies, we can reimagine leadership preparation that is ethical, contextually responsive, and justice-oriented.
As we gather near Día de los Muertos 2026—a time of remembrance and honoring those who came before us—participants are invited to reflect on the legacies their EdD programs carry forward and the futures they seek to design. Together, we will explore how institutional memory can inform innovation, strengthen practice-based scholarship, and advance the EdD with intention and care.
El futuro tiene memoria. The future has memory.
Read the full convening theme HERE.
Watch the Call to Convening video HERE.
Register for 2026 CPED Convening HERE.
Make hotel reservations for the Convening HERE.
REGISTERING FOR THE CONVENING
Early Bird Registration by Thursday, October 1
Faculty - $400 Students - $200
Regular Registration after October 1 (Convening; contact hotel for room reservations after this date)
Faculty - $425 Students - $200
The Registration includes: two lunches, an evening reception, morning and afternoon refreshments, and learning materials.
Registration Link
Pre-Convening Workshops - $50 each in addition to Registration
We are excited to announce the workshops for the 2026 CPED Convening, taking place on October 27 from 10:00-11:50 AM at the Omni Corpus Christi and sponsored by Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Workshops are an integral part of our convening, offering deep dives into specialized topics and hands-on learning opportunities facilitated by knowledgeable CPED members. You may include a workshop in your convening registration for a $50 fee. A description for this year's pre-convening workshops can be found HERE.
Hotel Accommodations & Convening Location
The convening will take place at the:
Omni Hotel Corpus Christi
900 North Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401.
Hotel Registration Link
Book hotel accommodations by Thursday, October 1.
The Omni Hotel does provide transportation services to and from the airport based on availability. Contact Guest Services for more details at (361) 887-1600.
If you require an ADA-accessible room, please email the address below to arrange accommodations.
Questions? Please contact Monica Wilkerson, Coordinator of Operations and Development at [email protected] or 412-648-7428.
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