We're changing things up for our 20th anniversary event! The APEX Awards & Dinner will take place Monday evening, instead of Tuesday.
Let's Make Deal$ LIVE will now include drinks and take place immediately before the Cowboy Auction on Tuesday evening. Roundtables will be on Wednesday morning before the DC Update and Closing Keynote.

New Member & First Time Attendee Reception

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Sunday, March 15 - 4:45 to 5:45 pm CT

New to RLI and/or the National Land Conference? This special event is designed for you. Get connected and comfortable at the start of the conference. Enjoy drinks while you get to know others who are new to RLI. Our leaders and volunteers will be there to give you tips and advice on how to make the most of your NLC26 experience.

Welcome Reception

The Alamo | Sunday, March 15 - 6:00 pm CT

The Alamo is a fitting setting as we celebrate 20 Years of Land, Legacy, and Leadership. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and live entertainment as you make new connections and catch up with long-time friends. The Welcome Reception will be held at the Ralston Family Collections Center + Center Garden at the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Guest Tour: Taste of San Antonio

San Antonio | Monday, March 16 - 12:00 - 3:15 PM CT | TICKETED EVENT
For Guest Tour Ticket Holders Only

Experience San Antonio’s Flavor-Filled Detour!

Discover why UNESCO named San Antonio a Creative City of Gastronomy—a title shared by only 26 cities worldwide and just two in the U.S. (the other being Tucson, AZ). This exclusive guest tour is designed especially for NLC attendee guests who want to explore the city beyond the conference walls.

Part city tour, part culinary adventure, this guided experience will take you on a mouthwatering journey through San Antonio’s signature flavors—from sizzling tacos and smoky BBQ to locally crafted brews and spirits. Prefer something sweeter? Swap your beverage tasting for a decadent dessert experience instead!

Join us for an afternoon that’s equal parts culture and cuisine—because no visit to San Antonio is complete without tasting its story.

📍 Meet: Hyatt Regency San Antonio lobby
🕐 Time: Monday, 11:45 AM (departure shortly after)

Spots are limited—reserve your seat on this delicious Detour today!

Howdy Partner Happy Hour

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Monday, March 16 - 4:00 to 5:00 pm CT

Join us for appetizers and drinks at the Howdy Partner Happy Hour where we will be thanking our 2026 RLI Partners for making the National Land Conference possible. Mix and mingle with fellow attendees and - most importantly at this event - our valuable partners! Take full advantage of this opportunity to network while discovering the latest and greatest land technology and service providers in the industry to help you grow your business and close more deals.

APEX Awards Dinner

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Monday, March 16 - 6:30 pm CT | TICKETED EVENT

Sponsored by The Land Report

Enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails and dinner while we celebrate excellence in the land industry. The Land Report and the REALTORS^® Land Institute are partnering again to bring maximum exposure to the APEX Awards recipients to ensure they get the national industry recognition they deserve as a top-producing agent. APEX Award recipients are the highest achieving members when it comes to land transactions. This formal event is a highlight of the National Land Conference.

View past winners and award details here.

Recognition Luncheon (RLI Leadership Awards and New ALC Recognition)

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Tuesday, March 17 - 11:45 am to 1:30 pm CT

This luncheon will recognize both RLI leadership who display exceptional commitment to the land industry, as well as those who have joined our elite group of Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) in 2025. If you aren't an ALC today, this is a great opportunity to talk to other ALCs to learn how the designation helps them earn more business.

See past Leadership Award winners.

Let's Make Deal$ with Drinks!

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Tuesday, March 17 - 4:00 to 5:30 pm CT

Have a tough property to sell? Have a buyer looking for a unique piece of land? Let's Make Deal$ is the perfect place to make deals happen! 

Let's Make Deal$ brings together the top professionals in land to showcase investment-grade listings and present client property needs. This year's event promises to be even livelier as we serve drinks! Enjoy a cocktail, see what's being listed across the country, and browse auction items displayed in the ballroom. Cowboy Auction begins immediately after Let's Make Deal$.

Presentation spots are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Application form will be available in January 2026.

LEF Cowboy Auction

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk | Tuesday, March 17 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm CT

Sponsored by United Country Real Estate

Get ready to pony up and lasso in some great items at this year's Cowboy Auction sponsored by United Country Real Estate! This fun filled event is brimming with energy and laughter. Place your bid on exclusive items like hunting trips, autographed memorabilia, vacation packages, and unique items. Auctioneers are sure to drive excitement and bids throughout the event.

All auction proceeds benefit the Land Education Foundation (LEF) which provides financial scholarship grants for assistance in land-based education opportunities, including the pursuit of the elite ALC Designation through RLl's LANDU Education Program.