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Arkansas Technology Student Association
2027 ARTSA State Conference
Location
Hot Springs Convention Center
134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Please enter from Convention Blvd into the Grand Lobby
Pre-Conference Schedule At-A-Glance
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
9:00 am
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Registration Opens
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State Officer application goes live
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Pre-Events Open (CAD, Audio Podcasting, On Demand Video, etc.)
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Testing Opens (Tech Bowl, Forensic Science, Coding, etc.)
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Portfolio Submission Window Opens
Monday, January 4, 2027
~8:00 am
Registration Closes
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
11:59 pm
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Pre-Events Close (CAD, Audio Podcasting, On Demand Video, etc.)
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Testing Closes (Tech Bowl, Forensic Science, Coding, etc.)
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Portfolios Due
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State Officer application due
On-Site
Schedule At-A-Glance
Tuesday, March 2
Early Check In
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 3
Check In
Opening Session
Competitions
7:30 am – 8:30 am
8:45 am – 9:15 am
9:30 am – 4:00pm
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Project Pickup
Awards Ceremony*
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
*Physical awards will not be mailed out after the conference. If a chapter leaves before the conclusion of the awards ceremony, their students will still be recognized and qualified for nationals, but they will not receive a physical award.
Voting Session
Wednesday, February 10
~10:00 am
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Semifinalists announced
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Breakout Sessions Released In-App
Registration
Registration Opens 12/1/2026
Registration Closes 1/13/2027
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Registration is $65 per person
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A lunch voucher for the Fresh Market (in the Convention Center) can be added for $25
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No changes may be made (including to team members and competitions) after 5:00 pm on 1/13
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No registrations will be accepted after 5:00 pm on 1/13.
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No refunds or exchanges will be made after payment is received or after registration closes.
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Extensions due to weather will not be made.
Hotel Information
ARTSA has secured blocks of rooms available for the State Conference at the following hotels:
Hotel Hot Springs:
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$129 (single occupancy), $139 (double occupancy), or $149 (triple occupancy) plus tax
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Complimentary full breakfast buffet each morning from 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Room reservations must be made by telephoning the Reservations Department directly at (877) 623-6697 and identifying yourself as part of the Arkansas Technology Student Association
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Reservations at the group rate can be made until 2/10/2027 or until the room block fills, whichever comes first.
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Please cancel any unused rooms by 2/1/2027 via the phone number above.
Embassy Suites:
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$178 plus tax
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Details TBA
Dress Code
Dress code will be enforced at all times. Any student not adhering to dress code will be asked to change or leave. Advisors and adults should meet or exceed the standards in this dress code but need not adhere to the specifics.
