2026 TIVA Summer Professional Development Conference

Corpus Christi, Texas
July 12-17, 2026 visit site

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All payments for 2026 Summer Professional Development Conference will be payable to:

Texas Industrial Vocational Association, Inc. (TIVA)

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Bridge City, TX 77611

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TEEX will host Demystifying Cyber Attacks. This class will explain and demonstrate common cyber attacks for non-technical participants. Participants will also learn how common cyber attacks can be disrupted at various points of the cyber kill chain using mitigation and response strategies. You must pre-register to attend. There is no cost but there is a limit of 40 attendees so register early! Attendees will need to create a student portal account before registering. Date: 7/15/2026 Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM Location: Congressman Solomon P Ortiz International Center Address: 402 Harbor Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 City State: Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: RICHARD REYES of OPERATION POSITIVE VIBES

Richard Reyes

Richard Reyes is a proud family man, entrepreneur, and motivational keynote speaker known for turning adversity into momentum and purpose into action.
He is the founder of Operation Positive Vibes and The Blue Bag Project, a mission dedicated to delivering hope, encouragement, and practical support to individuals and families impacted by cancer treatment and serious mental health challenges.
In business, Richard built a nationwide financial services platform centered on retirement education, leading retirement workshops across the United States to help families plan ahead, avoid surprises, and make confident decisions. He has spoken nationwide, sharing a message grounded in resilience, preparation, and personal responsibility.
Richard’s message is deeply personal. After facing stage 4 colorectal cancer and later entering remission, he now challenges audiences with urgency and clarity: stop waiting. Get scanned, get screened, get checked. Prepare in advance. Lead with intention.
His keynotes move people from motivation to action because the best time to take control of your future is before life forces it.

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