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2026 NARO National Convention

Start
11/04/2026
End
11/07/2026
Location
Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, Texas, 75034

Registration

1. Member Registration - Early Bird – $624.00
NARO Members Only.
2. Non-Members Registration - Early Bird – $674.00
If you are not currently a member, this registration includes an Introductory NARO Membership along with your convention registration.

The $75 Introductory Membership fee is non-refundable and includes membership in one chapter of your choice. This rate is valid for the first year only. After the first year, your membership will automatically renew as a Standard Membership at $150 annually.
3. Member Regular Registration – $649.00
NARO Members Only.
4. Non-Member Regular Registration – $724.00
If you are not currently a member, this registration includes an Introductory NARO Membership along with your convention registration.

The $75 Introductory Membership fee is non-refundable and includes membership in one chapter of your choice. This rate is valid for the first year only. After the first year, your membership will automatically renew as a Standard Membership at $150 annually.
5. Member Late Registration – $724.00
NARO Members Only.
6. Non Member Late Registration – $799.00
If you are not currently a member, this registration includes an Introductory NARO Membership along with your convention registration.

The $75 Introductory Membership fee is non-refundable and includes membership in one chapter of your choice. This rate is valid for the first year only. After the first year, your membership will automatically renew as a Standard Membership at $150 annually.
7. Meals & Receptions Only – $463.00
Have someone that would like to join you for just the meals and receptions?

Level up your mineral management education and understanding of what is impacting your mineral and royalty interest. Meet other mineral and royalty owners from across the country and enhance your knowledge around your mineral rights.

Be empowered to negotiate your oil and gas leases like a pro. Learn how to better manage your mineral estate.

EVENT INFORMATION

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, seminars, and attendee materials.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION LINKS

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

FOUNDATIONS OF MINERAL OWNERSHIP

MINERAL MANAGEMENT REVIEW COURSE

HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
11 Cowboys Way
Frisco, Texas 75034

Room Rate: $239 per night
Last day to reserve a room at this rate is October 13, 2026.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

JUL 17

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Last Day – Early Bird Registration Rate

OCT 13

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Last Day – Hotel Group Room Rate of $239 per night

OCT 21

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Last Day – Regular Registration Rate

OCT 21

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Last Day – Refund Request, less $25 processing fee

OCT 22

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No Refunds

NOV 3

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Last Day – Late Registration Rate

2026 NARO National Convention

Preliminary Event Schedule

November 4–7, 2026 | Frisco, Texas

Schedule Information: Times, sessions, speakers, and activities are subject to change. Some pre-convention activities, tours, classes, and examinations may require separate registration and/or additional fees.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mineral Management Review
Additional registration required • $100 additional fee

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PAC Committee Meeting

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

From Decimals to Dollars – Advanced Mineral Management Class

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

NARO National Board Meeting

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

NARO Foundation Board Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

RMM & CMM Exams

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Foundations of Mineral Ownership

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration & Exhibits Open

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Dallas Cowboys Facility Tour
Additional registration required • $30 additional fee

GENERAL SESSION

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM

Welcome Remarks

2:10 PM – 2:55 PM

AI and Energy? Data Centers and How Natural Gas Comes Into Play

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Lease Negotiations

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Networking Break • Sponsored by

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tools for Leasing, Trends, and Tactics

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Reception
Two-Ticket Bar & Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres • Sponsored by

Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast • Sponsored by

8:00 AM

Registration & Exhibits Open

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Macro Outlook: What Is Moving Price?

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

What Goes Into Drilling an Oil and Gas Shale Well?
Prospect to Production

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Pore Space & Carbon Sequestration

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM

Networking Break • Sponsored by

SELECT YOUR SESSION
Two session options are available during this time slot.

11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
TRACK A

Getting Value Out of Your Data

11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
TRACK B

Mineral Valuations

GENERAL SESSION

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Keynote Address: PLF Case Updates & Rights of Mineral and Property Owners

SELECT YOUR SESSION
Two session options are available during each afternoon time slot.

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
TRACK A

NGL & Royalty Audits

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
TRACK B

Overview of the Different Basins and Developments

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
TRACK A

1031 Exchanges

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
TRACK B

Estate Planning

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Networking Break • Sponsored by

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
TRACK A

TBD

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
TRACK B

Owner Relations

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Ethics Presentation
GENERAL SESSION

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Reception • Sponsored by

Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast • Sponsored by

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration & Exhibits Open

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

NARO National Annual Members Meeting

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

TBD

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Networking Break • Sponsored by

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

PAC Update / NARO Foundation Update

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

End of Conference Q&A

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Door Prizes & Concluding Remarks

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

CMM Exams