Description
The Texas Veterans Commission is seeking a venue to host the 2027 Veterans Employment Services Training Symposium, which will include lodging, meeting space, and audio/visual services for approximately 165 attendees. The symposium will be held over five consecutive days, with a total of four room nights required to accommodate attendee arrival and departure schedules. The selected venue must provide adequate lodging, meeting rooms, and necessary A/V equipment and support to successfully host the event.
• The venue must be located within the State of Texas, with preferred locations including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston area, Galveston, San Antonio area, Austin area, and Corpus Christi.
• The venue must provide a minimum of 660 total direct-bill room nights for conference attendees, with rates complying with State of Texas government per diem requirements.
• The venue must provide meeting rooms, general session space, breakout rooms, registration areas, and planning support areas necessary for successful conference operations.
• The venue must provide A/V services, including general session setup, breakout room setup, and computer lab setup.
• The venue must provide parking accommodations for approximately 180 attendees per day, with parking availability and convenience considered in determining best value.