2026 Agents & Editors Conference
June 26 2026 - June 28 2026
$150.00 – $599.00
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This page details our registration rates for the 2026 Agents & Editors Conference. For additional details on the 2026 Conference, including a look at the tentative schedule, visit the main conference page here.
WLT Members: If you don’t see the current Member rate, please be sure to log in to your account to purchase a ticket. If you are not a current WLT Member and would like to join today to take advantage of the member rate, you can learn more about WLT membership here.
The 2026 Agents & Editors Conference will take place June 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on beautiful Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, TX. The event will feature nearly 100 publishing professionals, including agents, editors, published authors, and other industry insiders, who will share their knowledge and expertise during the three days of panels, presentations, and networking events.
Rooms can be booked at the official conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, here. The cut-off to book at this special rate is June 4, 2026, while rooms remain available.
Registration for the 2026 Agents & Editors Conference includes the following:
- Entry to all general and breakout sessions, Friday to Sunday
- Entry to the pre-conference virtual Practice Makes Pitch Perfect presentation + Pitch Lab
- Entry to the Opening Session with a top industry insider
- Entry to the Friday and Saturday evening events
- Entry to the Sunday Closing Luncheon (with RSVP)
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Coffee breaks throughout the weekend
If you register before January 1, 2026, registration will also include:
A ticket to the Saturday Keynote LuncheonA one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor
If you register before April 1, 2026, registration will also include:
A one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor
The following will be made available for separate purchase once they are no longer included in registration:
- A ticket to the Saturday Keynote Luncheon
- A one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor (pending availability)
Registration Rates
November 3, 2025 – December 31, 2025:
$150 deposit for WLT MembersYour final payment will be due February 1, at 11:59 PM CST
$499 WLT MembersIncludes a complimentary one-on-one consultation with an agent or editorIncludes complimentary entry to the Saturday Keynote Luncheon
January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026:
$529 WLT Members$579 Non-MembersRegistration includes a complimentary one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor.Beginning January 1, registration does not include entry to the Saturday Keynote Luncheon. Tickets to the Saturday Keynote Luncheon will be made available as a separate purchase.
April 1, 2026 – June 28, 2026, while seats remain:
- $549 WLT Members
- $599 Non-Members
- Beginning April 1, registration does not include a complimentary one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor. Consultations will be made available for individual purchase as space allows.
Refund Policy
All cancellations will incur a $50 cancellation fee. This refund policy applies to all full price registrations, not deposits, which are non-refundable.
Through March 15, 2026: 100% refund available, minus the cancellation fee.
March 16 – April 30, 2026: 50% refund available for registration, minus the cancellation fee. There are no refunds for purchased consultations.
After April 30, 2026: No refunds will be made (no exceptions), but registrants can transfer their registration to another person as long as advance notice is given to the Writers’ League of Texas. Registrants can only transfer their registration to this year’s conference to another person, not defer their registration to another year. If you wish to transfer your registration, please call the WLT at 512-499-8914 or email wlt@writersleague.org.
Program Note: The WLT reserves the right to change or cancel any speaker and/or session without notice.
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations that sponsored this conference.
All credit card transactions will incur a 4% handling fee. If you’d prefer to pay by check you can use this form and mail to: WLT, P.O. Box 14355, Austin, TX, 78704.
Before purchasing, please read all policies as noted below and on our Accessibility and Policies page.
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Class & Event Registration Policy
Once a purchase has been made, registrations are not refundable and cannot be transferred to a different class or event. No exceptions will be made. If you purchase a registration and then find you cannot attend the class or event, someone else can attend in your stead. Simply contact us at wlt@writersleague.org and let us know the name and contact information for the person who will be using the registration so that we can update the class or event roster.
Newsletter Opt In
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Anti-Harassment Policy
The Writers’ League of Texas is dedicated to providing harassment-free spaces for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Violating these rules may result in expulsion from WLT programs without a refund at the discretion of the WLT staff.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion);
- Sexual images not appropriate for the specific subject of the public discussion;
- Deliberate intimidation or stalking;
- Harassing photography or recording;
- Sustained disruption of discussions or other events;
- Unwelcome sexual attention;
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants. We expect participants to follow these rules during all events and event-related social activities.
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can also be made via email at wlt@writersleague.org. We’ll handle any and all reports as respectfully as possible. You won’t be asked to confront anyone, and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Accessibility Policy
Closed captioning is available for all online classes and special events.
The WLT is committed to making its programs & services accessible to all writers. Please contact us at wlt@writersleague.org or at 512-499-8914 for more information or to discuss accommodations you may need.
Credit Card Transaction Handling Fee Policy
All credit card transactions will incur a 4% handling fee. If you’d prefer to pay by check for membership, a class, or an event, you can use the provided forms on the membership or event pages and mail to: WLT, P.O. Box 14355, Austin, TX, 78704.
Writers’ League of Texas classes and workshops are also funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts – Investing in a Creative Texas. For more information, go to www.arts.texas.gov.