Presented by Texas Homeless Network, Region 10 Education Service Center, and Texas Homeless Education Office
October 4-6, 2017
Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, 1590 LBJ Freeway
As of 8/31/17, the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West is sold out of the conference room rates. You can check availability and rates by calling 972-869-4300.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas is .5 miles away. View their rates and availability.
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support
New this year! THEO will award the Barbara Wand James Homeless Student Support Scholarship during the conference.
Learn more about the scholarship and how you can donate to the fund here.
For questions about sponsoring, exhibiting, and any other conference-related questions, contact us at [email protected].
We are pleased to announce our opening speakers!
Welcome Address
Royce West was first elected to the Texas Senate in November 1992. Since taking office, he has represented the 23rd Senatorial District on behalf of the citizens of Dallas County in the Texas Legislature. During his tenure, Senator West has been named by Texas Monthly as one of the 25 most powerful people in Texas politics, been selected for the magazine’s biennial “Ten Best Legislators in Texas” list, and has twice been named as an “Honorable Mention.” Senator West has also received mention on the Associated Press’ “Movers and Shakers” list, as well as the Texas Insider’s“Best Legislators” list.
Keynote Address
Matthew Doherty is the executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Matthew brings to his role more than 22 years of leadership in both the private and public sectors, focused on the creation and integration of housing, services programs, and economic opportunities for communities and households. Prior to becoming USICH’s Executive Director, Matthew served as Director of National Initiatives, guiding the agency’s work with state and local partners to implement the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.
