Austin, TX | Holiday Inn Austin Midtown | November 9th-12th, 2026

We would like to give a special shout-out to Brenda Kovar-Shelton of Balloon People TX, our incredible balloon decor expert! Brenda has designed and created all the balloon decor for ACE since the convention's inception. Balloon People TX has over 30 years of experience in providing premium balloon decor and has received multiple awards for their outstanding work. Visit their website and like and follow Balloon People TX's Facebook page.

We are excited to welcome All American Balloons back to our 2026 convention! All American has been a fantastic sponsor of previous ACE conventions and has generously provided high-quality balloons for this year's balloon decor. As a Betallic distributor, All American also offers a variety of other fabulous brands and materials to meet all your balloon needs. For more information, visit their website and be sure to stop by their booth in the vendor room.

ACE is proud to announce Betallic as the official balloon sponsor for the 2026 convention. Betallic has generously provided the balloons that ACE instructors will use in their classes, including extra balloons for attendees to practice with! For more information, visit Betallic's website.