Parent FAQ

The national TSA conference is the highlight of the year for many TSA members. With an expected attendance of about 10,000, the conference offers an opportunity for members to compete and earn recognition, participate in leadership training, and network with peers from around the country. 

Parents attending the conference must be registered - either as part of their child’s chapter (this type of registration is completed by the chapter advisor) or as a guest/chaperone (registration is completed by the parent). If you are not registered with your child’s chapter, you can register here.

Parents whose registration was included with the chapter registration submitted by the chapter advisor can pick up their name badge during the state delegation meeting on June 22nd. The name badges will be given to the chapter advisor.  Parents who registered on their own prior to the conference can pick up their name badge at the TSA Information Desk (Potomac Ballroom Reg Desk) on Monday, June 22nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, or Tuesday through Thursday (June 23rd – June 25th) after 8:00am.

All conference attendees (including parents and other guests) must comply with the National TSA Conference Dress Code. 

A list of competitive events open for viewing by registered conference attendees will be available closer to the conference. Spectators must observe “audience” guidelines set down by the event coordinator, and – at all times – must be respectful of the individuals/teams participating in an event.  

In addition to open viewing competitions, parents and guests may attend events at the conference, such as the general sessions (including the awards session), the TSA Meet and Greet, and special interest sessions. Check the schedule-at-a-glance for times and locations

A parent who has agreed to serve as the chapter advisor at the conference must be familiar with and assume all the responsibilities ordinarily required of a TSA chapter advisor. This includes having in your possession a printed copy of the conference chapter schedule and attendee required signed forms (collected from the TSA chapter advisor) prior to the conference. Important information can be found on the Parents Serving as Chapter Advisor page.

A list of available food options is available on the TSA website.  

Anyone who attends any portion of the 2026 National TSA Conference must register for the conference, including parents, children, and other guests. No one will be admitted to any event, including the Awards Ceremony on June 26th, without an official TSA conference name badge issued based on a completed registration.  

Semifinalist postings for events will appear on the TSA website and via the conference app once they become available during the conference. Finalist postings will be available on the TSA website on June 26th.