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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 16, 2026.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

JUL 17

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Last Day – Early Bird Registration Rate

OCT 16

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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

EVENT AGENDA

November 4–7, 2026

Omni Frisco at The Star | Frisco, Texas

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

TIME	TOPIC	SPEAKER
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Mineral Management Review Additional Fee: $100	Matt Sands, Silverheels Investments LLC Patti West, RPL, CMM Lana Straub, NARO Texas
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	PAC Committee Meeting
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Advanced Mineral Management Class: From Decimals to Dollars Additional Fee: $100	Melanie Finnegan Comstock Resources
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	NARO Foundation Board Meeting
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM	NARO National Board Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

TIME	TOPIC	SPEAKER
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM	RMM & CMM Exams
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM	Foundations of Mineral Ownership Additional Fee: $100	John Jones, NARO Oklahoma Jordan Renner, Legacy Mineral Management
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Registration and Exhibits Open
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM	Dallas Cowboys Tour Additional Fee: $30
GENERAL SESSION
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM	Welcome Remarks	Jason Fitzgerald NARO National President
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM	The Future of Natural Gas: LNG Exports & AI Demand	Tom Seng Texas Christian University
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM	Lease Negotiation Essentials	Jared Boehs Guardian Mineral Management
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM	Break Sponsored by iMEC
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Strategies, Tools & Market Intelligence for Oil & Gas Transactions	Tyler Jenkins Headwater Management, LLC
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM	Reception 2 Ticket Bar, Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres

Friday, November 6, 2026

TIME	TOPIC	SPEAKER
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Sponsored by Farmers National Company
8:00 AM	Registration & Exhibits Open
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM	A Look Forward to Oil & Natural Gas Prices	Dennis Kissler BOK Financial
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM	What Goes into Drilling an Oil and Gas Shale Well? (Prospect to Production)	Tracy Lenz & Whitney Hornak Pecan Tree, Inc.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM	Carbon Sequestration: Considerations for Royalty Owners	Tara Righetti University of Wyoming
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM	Break Sponsored by Ask Isaac
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM	TRACK A Getting Value Out of Data Even When You Aren’t the Operator	Zack Warren Velocity Insight
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM	TRACK B Playing the Game Right: How Your Decisions Affect the Value of Your Minerals	Matt Sands Silverheels Investments LLC
GENERAL SESSION
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	Lunch Sponsored by Whitley Penn
12:30 PM	From the Ground Up: Property Rights, Energy, and American Abundance	Mark Miller Pacific Legal Foundation
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM	TRACK A Introduction to Oil, Gas & NGL Allocations	Rob Chizek iMEC Group Inc.
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM	TRACK B State of the Industry in the Appalachian Basin	Kimberly Ayres Ayers Petroleum Consulting LLC
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM	TRACK A 1031 Exchanges and Mineral Interests	Craig Lewis Lewis Financial Group, L.C.
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM	TRACK B Estate Planning and Preparation for the Next Generation	Terry E. Hogwood Attorney at Law
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM	Break Sponsored by Lewis Financial Group
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	TRACK A Macro Environment & Hedging for Mineral Owners	Carol Ng, Senior Director (In Person) Carol Ma, Senior Director (Virtual)
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	TRACK B Navigating Division Orders and Revenue Payments	Cori Peth Tap Rock Resources
GENERAL SESSION
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	Ethics	Alan Morgan Remora Oil Company
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM	Reception

Saturday, November 7, 2026

TIME	TOPIC	SPEAKER
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Sponsored by SS&C MineralWare
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	Current U.S. Development Trends and New Key Basins to Keep an Eye On	Jeremy Hornell Enverus
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Break Sponsored by Rockcliff Capital, LLC
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM	PAC / NARO Foundation Updates
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM	End of Conference Q&A – NARO Board Members / Foundation
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM	Door Prizes & Concluding Remarks	Jon Corkern NARO National Executive Director

Agenda subject to change.