K-12 Conferences

    K-12 Conferences is the most comprehensive directory of K-12 education conferences in the world.

    360+ upcoming events spanning 2026 through 2032.

    Whether you're a teacher, school administrator, edtech founder, or education researcher,
    find the right conference by topic, location, or date.

    Categories include EdTech & Innovation, AI in Education, Teaching & Curriculum, School Leadership,
    Special Education & Inclusion, Student Wellbeing, Policy & Equity, and more.

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    Nov 10–14, 2026
    ACOT is an annual conference geared toward education technology directors, CTOs, CIOs, superintendents, and their teams, with highly technical sessions designed to help attendees excel in their careers.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & AdminIT & Cybersecurity
    💳 TBD
    📍 Little Rock, AR
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) annual conference brings together educators, technology coordinators, and innovators for a three-day event focused on technology, innovation, and learning in New Mexico schools.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Albuquerque, NM
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) annual conference — a CEC division. Designed for special education directors, supervisors, and coordinators, with sessions on leadership, compliance, equity, and program design.
    Leadership & AdminStudent Support & WellbeingPolicy & Equity
    💳 $475–$820
    📍 Providence, RI
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    DA Leadership Institute's invitation-level Superintendents Summit at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 Free
    📍 Park City, UT
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    Where education companies find stability and opportunity in a shifting K-12 market.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 $1,449–$2,459
    📍 Nashville, TN
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) annual conference at Union Station. A member-driven organization providing resources, networking, and hands-on workshops for K-12 teachers and technology professionals in Indiana school systems.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Indianapolis, IN
    Nov 11–13, 2026
    Run by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), IETC brings education and technology innovators from across Illinois to the state capital.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 $250
    📍 Springfield, IL
    Nov 12–13, 2026
    Minnesota's biggest gathering of CTE educators, leaders, workforce and industry partners, and community stakeholders across secondary and higher education, hosted by Minnesota State.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminBusiness & Investment
    💳 $75–$300
    📍 Minneapolis, MN
    Nov 12–14, 2026
    The 6th NCME Special Conference on Classroom Assessment, a bi-annual gathering of researchers, K–12 educators, test designers and education partners sharing evidence-based ways to improve classroom assessment practice and research.
    Teaching & CurriculumResearch & Higher Ed
    💳 $50–$450
    📍 Bloomington, MN
    Nov 12–14, 2026
    Learning & the Brain's first annual fall conference, held at the Hilton Austin and hybrid via Zoom.
    Teaching & CurriculumStudent Support & WellbeingResearch & Higher Ed
    💳 TBD
    📍 Austin, TX
    Nov 12–13, 2026
    Hosted by the Oklahoma Autism Network at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, this statewide gathering centres on connection, learning, and amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and their families.
    Special Ed & InclusionStudent Support & WellbeingTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Oklahoma City, OK
    Nov 12–14, 2026
    The International Dyslexia Association's annual conference at the Hyatt Rio Las Vegas. Brings together educators, researchers, clinicians, and families for sessions on dyslexia and structured literacy instruction.
    Special Ed & InclusionTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Las Vegas, NV
    Nov 12–14, 2026
    A Learning and the Brain Foundation conference at the Hilton Austin. Explores the science of student motivation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and how mindsets and beliefs shape student achievement.
    Teaching & CurriculumStudent Support & WellbeingResearch & Higher Ed
    💳 TBD
    📍 Austin, TX
    Nov 13, 2026
    A free, one-day summit from Government Technology and the Center for Digital Education for LA County superintendents, CIOs, and district leaders.
    AI & Emerging TechLeadership & Admin
    💳 Free
    📍 Norwalk, CA
    Nov 13–15, 2026
    CTA's New Educator Weekend (North) at the SFO Marriott. Professional development, classroom strategy, and union onboarding for early-career California teachers.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    💳 Members only
    📍 Burlingame, CA
    Nov 13–14, 2026
    The National Literacy Institute's 26th annual Literacy Lit Education Explosion Conference, themed "Innovation in Literacy and AI." Two days in Houston for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders, with separate instructional and leadership tracks.
    Teaching & CurriculumAI & Emerging TechLeadership & AdminSpecial Ed & Inclusion
    💳 $389 early bird (through Oct 4) / $489 regular / $350 per person for teams of 5+
    📍 Houston, TX
    Nov 13–14, 2026
    The Florida Association of Student Councils' fall kickoff conference for middle and high school student council leaders and advisers.
    Student Support & Wellbeing
    💳 TBD
    📍 St. Petersburg, FL
    Nov 15–17, 2026
    The East Coast edition of BrainStorm K20, held at the Kalahari Convention Center. Over 120 technology-focused sessions for IT directors, tech coordinators, system and network admins, plus a large vendor fair for hands-on demos with edtech companies.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 $420–$470
    📍 Pocono Manor, PA
    Nov 16–19, 2026
    OLC Accelerate is the premiere online learning conference showcasing groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. Held onsite in Orlando with no virtual program.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 $695–$1,795
    📍 Orlando, FL
    Nov 17–19, 2026
    The California IT in Education conference. Brings together K-12 technology leaders, CTOs, and IT directors across California for sessions on cybersecurity, edtech strategy, and digital learning.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Anaheim, CA
    Nov 17–18, 2026
    The Colorado Department of Education's annual conference for K-12 educators, leaders, and support staff. Two days of professional learning focused on instructional excellence, equity, student outcomes, and Colorado education priorities.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 TBD
    📍 Brighton, CO
    Nov 18, 2026
    Hosted by the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, this one-day summit convenes 300+ edtech leaders, researchers, funders, educators, and students on Stanford's campus to explore evidence-based approaches shaping the future of learning through education…
    EdTech & InnovationAI & Emerging TechResearch & Higher Ed
    💳 Invitation only
    📍 Stanford, CA
    Nov 18, 2026
    An international grassroots celebration of geographic information systems (GIS), held annually on the third Wednesday of November.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 Free
    📍 Worldwide · Global
    Nov 19–20, 2026
    CASBO's premier executive forum for California's Chief Business Officials and senior school business leaders.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Pasadena, CA
    Nov 19–22, 2026
    The National Council of Teachers of English annual gathering. Brings together English and language arts educators for sessions on writing instruction, literature, media literacy, and equity.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 $200–$400
    📍 Philadelphia, PA
    Nov 20–22, 2026
    The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages' annual convention and expo. The largest gathering of world language educators, featuring sessions on proficiency-based instruction, heritage languages, and language policy.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 San Antonio, TX
    Nov 20–21, 2026
    The Minnesota Science Teachers Association's annual Conference on Science Education, themed "Evaluating Science Learning: Where We've Been and Where We're Going." MnCOSE26 focuses on modern assessment practices, encouraging educators to move beyond…
    STEM EducationTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 $50–$250
    📍 Mankato, MN
    Nov 20–21, 2026
    MinneTESOL's 13th annual conference brings together English language, ESL and bilingual educators from Minnesota and neighbouring states for two days at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 See website
    📍 St. Paul, MN
    Nov 20–21, 2026
    TESOL's fully virtual convention for English language teaching professionals worldwide. Two days of live sessions on ELL/ESL pedagogy, assessment, and policy.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 TBD
    📍 Virtual · Online
    Nov 20–22, 2026
    The joint annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators and Illinois ASBO for school board members and district leaders, with an exhibit hall.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 TBD
    📍 Chicago, IL
    Nov 22–24, 2026
    NYSCATE's annual statewide conference attended by 1,500 educators and 200+ exhibitors showcasing exemplary education applications of technology. Over 200 presentations by teachers and technology experts at Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Verona, NY
    Nov 22–24, 2026
    Presented by Kentucky CEC, the Kentucky Department of Education, and associated partners at the Galt House Hotel.
    Special Ed & InclusionStudent Support & WellbeingTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Louisville, KY
    Nov 22–24, 2026
    NCTE's Conference on English Leadership annual convention, themed 'Integrated Leadership: Bridging Literacy and English'. For department chairs, instructional coaches, and ELA leaders shaping English/literacy programs across districts.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Philadelphia, PA
    Nov 22–24, 2026
    The Indiana Association of School Principals' three-day fall conference for principals and education professionals, with exhibitors and sponsors.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Indianapolis, IN
    Nov 24–25, 2026
    IT4K12 brings together K-12 technology leaders to explore IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation strategies for schools and districts.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Vancouver, BC · Canada
    Dec 1–3, 2026
    "Beyond the Margins" — the Virginia Association for Teaching, Learning and Leading's annual conference, the premier teaching, learning and leading event in Virginia for all roles at all levels across the Commonwealth.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 $195–$525
    📍 Williamsburg, VA
    Dec 1–3, 2026
    The Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators' annual conference at the Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Baton Rouge, LA
    Dec 2–4, 2026
    The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators' (COSA) annual school law conference for Oregon school and district leaders and school board members, held at the Graduate Eugene.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 $250–$450
    📍 Eugene, OR
    Dec 2–5, 2026
    ACTE's flagship national conference for career and technical education. The largest CTE event in the nation, covering all 16 career clusters, policy, and workforce development.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 New Orleans, LA
    Dec 2–4, 2026
    The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association winter leadership conference for superintendents across the state.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Greensboro, NC
    Dec 2, 2026
    A PowerSchool Executive Roundtable for superintendents and district leaders at the Marriott Marquis San Diego on December 2, 2026 — a focused, peer-driven workshop on aligning systems, teams and priorities across the district.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 San Diego, CA
    Dec 3, 2026
    A free, one-day event from Government Technology connecting Maryland superintendents, CIOs, CAOs, and executive cabinet leaders for a deep dive into how AI is transforming classrooms, campuses, and district operations.
    AI & Emerging TechLeadership & Admin
    💳 Free
    📍 Hyattsville, MD
    Dec 3–6, 2026
    Covers innovative teaching strategies, school climate and culture, at-risk students, school leadership, and the Wired Differently conference.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 $400–$800
    📍 San Antonio, TX
    Dec 3–5, 2026
    CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show provides continuing education for school board members, superintendents and board support professionals.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & EquityStudent Support & Wellbeing
    💳 $799–$999; CSBA membership required for the member rate.
    📍 San Diego, CA
    Dec 4–6, 2026
    The National Council for the Social Studies' annual conference. The largest gathering of social studies, civics, history, and geography educators, featuring sessions on civic education, media literacy, and culturally responsive teaching.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    💳 $209–$559
    📍 Chicago, IL

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the biggest K-12 education conference in 2026?+
    Some of the largest K-12 education conferences in 2026 include ISTE+ASCD Annual Conference, FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference), SXSW EDU, BETT UK, and the NSBA Annual Conference. Browse the full directory above filtered by topic or date to find the best fit for you.
    Are there free K-12 education conferences?+
    Yes — several conferences on this list are free or low-cost, including UNESCO Digital Learning Week (free), BETT UK (free general admission), and AI+Education Summit at Stanford (free–$200). Use the price filter in the interactive directory to find free and affordable options.
    What are the best edtech conferences for teachers in 2026?+
    Top edtech conferences for classroom teachers include FETC, ISTE Live, TCEA Convention, CUE Conference, SXSW EDU, and state-level events like NCCE, MACUL, and NCTIES. Filter by “Teaching & Curriculum” or “EdTech & Innovation” in the directory above.
    Are there international K-12 education conferences?+
    Yes — this directory includes conferences from the UK, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, France, and more. Filter by location to find international events, including BETT UK, EduTech Asia, UNESCO Digital Learning Week, and several Latin American education congresses.
    How do I get my conference listed on k12conferences.com?+
    Visit our Promote Your Conference page to submit your event for consideration in the directory.