Hotel and Venue
Welcome to Corpus Christi
CECON 2026 will be held at the Hilliard Center. As the event host, the ASCE Texas Section has worked hard to negotiate a special room reservation rate* for our participants.
Venue
CECON will take place at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, offering a dynamic setting for learning, collaboration, and connection.
Hilliard Center
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Shuttles between conference center and hotel will be provided. Allow time in your schedule. Shuttles will depart approx every 10 minutes but peak times may cause a wait.
When driving to Hilliard Center for an event, we highly recommend that you reserve your parking in advance with ParkMobile to guarantee your spot and the lowest prices. ParkMobile does not require you to download an app and lets you easily reserve parking online in advance of the event.
For more information about parking and directions, please see the event venue website.
Hotel
The official host hotel will be the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, conveniently located near the conference venue for easy access to sessions, networking events, and conference activities. This hotel block is nearly at capacity.
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel*
CC International Airport: 8.3 Miles – 13 Min Drive
(United Airlines, Southwest, Delta, & American Airlines)
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Corpus Christi International Airport for hotel guests.
As the hotel nears selling out, you may experience trouble getting all your days in a row, call the hotel at 361-887-1600 to inquire about availability in our block.
*Discounted group rate subject to availability
Alternative Hotel Accommodations
Homewood Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi Downtown
402 Lomax St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
For bookings 9/15/26 – 9/19/26
Group Rate: $165 – 179 per night
Booking Cutoff Date: 9/01/2026
Booking Link: https://group.homewood-suites.com/q0dm9p
Or call the hotel directly at 361.603.1650 and reference the group name (CECON Civil Engineer) or group code (C909).
Make the Case for Attending CECON 2026
We understand that attending a conference often requires approval from your employer. To help simplify the process, we’ve created a customizable Justification Letter that outlines the value of attending the 2026 Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON).
The letter highlights how CECON supports professional development through:
- Technical education and industry-leading presentations
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
- Networking with engineering leaders, peers, and public agencies
- Exposure to emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and industry best practices
- Actionable knowledge you can bring back to your organization
Simply download the template, personalize it with your information, and submit it to your supervisor for approval.
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