The WCA Get Smart Conference
Austin’s Premier Conference for
Communications Professionals
This event brings members and peers together to learn trends and techniques in communications fields, marketing roles, media formats, and related professions.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, October 16, 2026
at
KMFA Classical Radio Studio
41 Navasota Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Check out this video from past conference events for a sense of what makes it so special.
Video credit: Anacacho Productions, Photographer credit: Matthew Lemke Productions
GET READY
Get Smart is a half-day professional development program featuring expert speakers on a range of Communications topics.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Networking — Speakers — Lunch — Collaboration — Swag — Door Prizes
Registration Information Coming Soon
Questions? Contact the WCA Get Smart VP of Professional Development. Investing in Get Smart as a sponsor is a great way to connect with a network of intelligent and forward-thinking professionals. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us!
2026 Get Smart Event Agenda
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8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. More details in development! Coming soon. 1:00 p.m. Please note that the conference agenda is subject to change without prior notice. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the schedule, speakers, topics, and session times may be updated or modified as necessary.
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PROGRAM & SPEAKER LINEUP
TIME TO CONNECT
Morning Coffee & Networking
Come early to check-in and network with fellow WCA members, peers and community leaders! Check-in table opens at 8:00AM with coffee and light breakfast snacks. Programming starts at 9:00AM.
CONFERENCE CONTENT
Speaker and presentation details coming soon.
We have many wheels turning in the planning stage!
AFTER-PARTY
Meet Up + Network
Where: TBD
When: Right After The WCA Get Smart Conference
Note: There is no cost to attend this after party event, but drinks & refreshments are self-pay.
EPIC GIVEAWAYS
We will have some door prizes in store for our guests.
Stay tuned for fun items from our sponsors and the WCA crew.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Putting on Get Smart requires the support of sponsors. Sponsorship is a great way to support your local business community, reach a large audience, and build goodwill. Women Communicators of Austin has over 250 members and over 1,800 newsletter subscribers, over 5,100 followers on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn combined. We expect 75-100 attendees for the event.
Read About Sponsorship Levels Here
Our communicators have reach, authority, buying power, and influence!
We are offering companies the opportunity to be a Get Smart Conference event sponsor for a wide range of benefits:
- A hyperlinked mention on the event website
- A social media shoutout prior to the event
- An intro and thank you at the event
- A logo on shared screen with the next program topic/speaker at beginning and during transitions between sessions
- A mention in the invitation, reminder, and wrap-up email
If you’re interested in becoming a Get Smart sponsor this year, please contact our VP of Sponsorship Kathleen Hackney.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the VP of Sponsorships .