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August 24-26, 2026  |  Omni Barton Creek  |  Austin, TX

Welcome to the Blend Forum Partner Experience!

We're thrilled to have you join us at Blend Forum 2026 as an exhibitor. Below you'll find all the key information you need to plan your participation, set up your exhibit, and make the most of your time at the event.


Regisration Deadline: August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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Venue & Hotel Booking 

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Omni Barton Creek is about 18 miles (~30 minutes) from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).


  • Rate: $200 per night
  • Hotel Reservation Cutoff: Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Booking Options: Book online via this link or call 888-444-6664.
  • Cancellation Policy: Individual room reservations have a 14-day cancellation policy. If a reservation is canceled or shortened within 14 days of the arrival date, the deposit is forfeited. Blend is not responsible for late cancellation charges.
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Snapshot Agenda

For the full agenda, visit the Agenda tab on the Forum website 

Monday, August 24

12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open / Partner Demo Kiosk Setup

6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Opening Reception

Tuesday, August 25

7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast


8:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

General Session / Partner Hub Open

Peak Partner Hub Hours

(please staff your booth during these times): 9:15 a.m.- 9:45 a.m., 12 p.m.-1:00 p.m and 2:45 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 


12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Lunch


4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Free Time / Meetings

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 a.m - 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast


8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

General Session / Partner Hub Open


Peak Partner Hub Hours

(please staff your booth during these times): 9:15 a.m.- 9:45 a.m., 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m


12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Lunch


4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Free Time / Meetings

 

6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Closing Reception

Important Info

Shipping Materials to Omni Barton

Send materials (swag, tablecloths, etc.) to arrive no earlier than August 17th, 2026.

 

Shipping Address: If you plan on shipping anything to the conference, packages can arrive at the hotel between August 17th - August 24th to the following attention

ATTENTION: Christian Fanning, Blend Forum

Contact Phone: (941) 391-3914

8212 Barton Club Drive

Austin, TX 78735

 

 If you are sending any packages, please share the tracking link with Christian (cfanning@blend.com) once you have it, so we can make sure it arrives on property. 

 

Label clearly with Blend Forum to ensure delivery to the correct location.

Travel & Arrival Info

Nearest Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – approx. 18 miles from venue


Arrival Recommendation

Plan to arrive by the morning of August 26 to ensure timely setup for the Partner Hub between 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Dress Code & Attire

The dress code for all Forum 2026 sessions and receptions is Business Casual. 

 

A Note on the Weather: While August in Austin is notoriously hot outdoors, the Omni Barton Creek conference spaces are kept heavily air-conditioned. We highly recommend dressing in layers so you stay comfortable transitioning between the indoor sessions and the outdoor evening events.

Partner Hub Demo Kiosk Details

43 Inch Horizontal Screen Display

  • Touchscreen Capabilities
    (see option 3)

  • Speakers

Content Options

Pre-Loaded Content Deadline

July 24, 2026 by 4:00PM CST

Option 1 - Full Static

  • File Type: PNG

  • Pixel Ratio: 1920x1080

Option 2 - Video Loop

  • File Type: MP4

  • Pixel Ratio: 1920x1080

Option 3 - Interactive PowerPoint

  • File Type: PowerPoint

  • Orientation: Landscape

  • Pixel Ratio: 1920x1080

  • Link to Sample Template

Kiosk Design

Kiosk Graphic Deadline

July 24, 2026 by 4:00 PM CST

Kiosk Graphic Deadline

July 24, 2026 by 4:00 PM CST

  • Link to Custom Decal Template

  • Custom graphics applied to base - see blue arrow

  • File Type: PDF, EPS, or PSD

Deliverables

  • Please send all final content and design files to production@pixlproduction.com

  • If you are planning on loading your own content onsite, please indicate this when you send in your kiosk design file(s) so our team is aware.

    Please Note: You will need your content loaded onto a thumb drive for kiosk loading

Full Demo Kiosk Overview 
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If you have questions, please reach out to the Christian Fanning

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