Fort Worth is gearing up for a Latino convention doubleheader in 2026 that will put the city’s Hispanic business community squarely in the national spotlight. The League of United Latin American Citizens is set to roll into town in mid-June, followed by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in mid-September. City and chamber leaders say the one-two punch will bring visitors, vendors and fresh attention to Fort Worth’s fast-growing convention and hospitality scene.
According to LULAC, the 2026 LULAC National Convention is scheduled for June 17–20 in Fort Worth. The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 47th Annual National Conference is set for Sept. 14–16, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Chamber Gears Up For The Big Stage
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber has been steadily beefing up programs and services so local entrepreneurs are ready when the big crowds arrive. The lineup runs from pitch competitions to mentorship tracks and a new community business hub on the Northside, all aimed at helping small businesses plug into larger networks.
As outlined by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber, this year’s efforts include the Altruista Mentorship program, the Audaz Leadership track and a business pitch competition that connects owners with capital and corporate partners.
Leaders Tout A Civic Win
At the chamber’s State of the Chamber event, Mayor Mattie Parker told attendees the two conventions “will bring national visibility and economic and tourism benefits to Fort Worth,” according to Fort Worth Report. Garza, who was named president and CEO in March 2025, has overseen expanded programming and scholarship work, the publication reported in an earlier profile.
Why The Timing Works Now
Fort Worth’s rapid growth has helped strengthen its pitch to national groups. The city crossed the one million resident mark this year and is now the nation’s 11th largest city, a milestone that has fed into its convention ambitions. As Fort Worth Inc. reported, population and investment trends, along with an ongoing phased expansion at the convention center noted by BizBash, are making the city a stronger draw for national events.
The two high-profile arrivals will test hotel blocks, transportation and the hospitality workforce, and they could open new opportunities for Northside vendors and small businesses tied to the mercado and Main Street projects. Chamber leaders say they will work with Visit Fort Worth and local partners to line up vendor slots and programming as more details are announced by LULAC and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
