K-12 Conferences

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

    410+ 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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    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 24–27, 2026
    The California Educational Theatre Association's annual conference, presented in collaboration with Pasadena Playhouse. Theatre educators gather at Hotel Dena in Pasadena for workshops, networking, and performances.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ $250–$475
    πŸ“ Pasadena, CA
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 25–27, 2026
    CTA's Region 2 leadership conference at the Grand Sierra Resort. Leadership development and advocacy training for CTA-affiliated locals across the Region 2 footprint.
    Leadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ Members only
    πŸ“ Reno, NV
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 26–27, 2026
    Learn how to strengthen K-12 student well-being, engagement, and belonging at the Challenge Success Annual Conference at Stanford University.
    Student Support & WellbeingLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Stanford, CA
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 27–29, 2026
    The Minnesota Association of School Administrators' annual fall gathering for superintendents, central office administrators and district leaders, themed "This Is the Work. Lead On." β€” Clarity, Courage, Community.
    Leadership & AdminAI & Emerging Tech
    πŸ’³ See website
    πŸ“ Brainerd, MN
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 27–29, 2026
    School Administrators of Montana's annual fall conference, bringing together school superintendents, county superintendents and special education administrators from across Montana for three days of professional development, networking and collaboration.
    Leadership & AdminSpecial Ed & Inclusion
    πŸ’³ See website
    πŸ“ Bozeman, MT
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 27–28, 2026
    Institute for Ed Innovation's Georgia retreat for education leaders focused on wellness and leadership development. Tentatively scheduled; exact venue TBD in the Atlanta metro area.
    Leadership & AdminStudent Support & Wellbeing
    πŸ’³ By invitation
    πŸ“ Atlanta, GA
    πŸ”΄ LIVE
    Sep 27–Oct 2, 2026
    The International Association for Educational Assessment's annual conference. Focuses on assessment, evaluation, and measurement practices for education leaders and professionals.
    Research & Higher EdPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Toronto, ON Β· Canada
    Sep 28–30, 2026
    The National Association of State Directors of Special Education annual conference at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. The premier convening for State Directors and SEA staff β€” 300+ leaders shaping policy and systems for students with disabilities.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & EquityStudent Support & Wellbeing
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ San Antonio, TX
    Sep 28–29, 2026
    Apptegy's SchoolCEO Conference brings together superintendents, communicators, principals, and family-engagement leaders for two days of practical strategy on AI, brand, and school communications.
    Leadership & AdminAI & Emerging TechEdTech & Innovation
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Dallas, TX
    Sep 29–Oct 1, 2026
    Blackbaud's flagship annual conference for the social impact sector, including K-12 independent schools. Connect with peers and Blackbaud experts for actionable insights on AI, fundraising, enrollment, and operations.
    Leadership & AdminEdTech & InnovationAI & Emerging Tech
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Columbus, OH
    Sep 29–Oct 2, 2026
    The largest higher education technology conference, connecting the best thinkers in higher ed IT. Professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions.
    EdTech & InnovationResearch & Higher Ed
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Denver, CO
    Sep 30–Oct 3, 2026
    The National Association for Music Education's biennial research conference at the Hilton Long Beach. Convenes music educators, teacher educators, and administrators across all levels for evidence-based research and pedagogy.
    Teaching & CurriculumResearch & Higher Ed
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Long Beach, CA
    Sep 30–Oct 2, 2026
    The 10th annual Reading League conference. One of the largest literacy gatherings in the U.S., focused on the science of reading and evidence-aligned instruction for educators, researchers, and literacy leaders.
    Teaching & CurriculumResearch & Higher Ed
    πŸ’³ From $799
    πŸ“ Chicago, IL
    Oct 1, 2026
    Presented by the Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Business-K12 Partnership.
    Leadership & AdminCareer & Technical EducationPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Richmond, VA
    Oct 2, 2026
    A day dedicated to supporting New York curriculum leaders, featuring Jay McTighe and Holly Clark. Brings together district leaders to explore what it takes to build curriculum that lasts.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ Free
    πŸ“ New York City, NY
    Oct 2–4, 2026
    CTA's annual Special Education Conference. Sessions for special educators on IEPs, inclusion, advocacy, and supporting students with disabilities in California public schools.
    Special Ed & InclusionTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ Members only
    πŸ“ Garden Grove, CA
    Oct 2, 2026
    PACIE's one-day Global Leadership Summit at Temple University brings together K-12, higher education, and workforce leaders for cross-sector dialogue on international education and global readiness in Pennsylvania.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & EquityTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA
    Oct 3, 2026
    Now in its fourth year, this one-day professional learning event at the British International School of Washington brings together educators, leaders, and thinkers for thought-provoking sessions, influential voices, and interactive experiences designed to…
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ $75–$149
    πŸ“ Washington, DC
    Oct 3, 2026
    Get Your Teach On's one-day pop-up teacher conference with Hope King and Wade King at Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte-Concord, focused on Tier 1 instructional practices to accelerate student learning for K–6 educators and leaders.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ Conference registration $219
    πŸ“ Concord, NC
    Oct 4–6, 2026
    RTM's west coast edition for K-12 CIOs and technology directors. Executive networking and curated solution provider meetings.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ By invitation
    πŸ“ Santa Clara, CA
    Oct 4–6, 2026
    RTM's west coast education congress for district leaders exploring innovative curriculum and instructional solutions.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ By invitation
    πŸ“ Santa Clara, CA
    Oct 4–6, 2026
    Institute for Ed Innovation's fall summit in Charleston. An intimate gathering of education leaders exploring transformative practices and innovative school models.
    Leadership & AdminEdTech & Innovation
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Charleston, SC
    Oct 6–7, 2026
    The 4th annual Show-Me conference, expanded for 2026 to cover evidence-based math instruction alongside literacy.
    Teaching & CurriculumSpecial Ed & Inclusion
    πŸ’³ $450
    πŸ“ Columbia, MO
    Oct 8–10, 2026
    The inaugural National News Literacy Conference from the News Literacy Project, "educating for a future founded on facts." Three days of professional development, networking and inspiration for K-12 educators and school leaders, with leading experts on news…
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ See website
    πŸ“ Salt Lake City, UT
    Oct 8, 2026
    Ireland's premier global learning summit, bringing together leaders from education, industry, research, and innovation to explore the future of work and learning.
    AI & Emerging TechLeadership & AdminEdTech & Innovation
    πŸ’³ €165–€325
    πŸ“ Dublin Β· Ireland
    Oct 8–11, 2026
    The TASA/TASB Convention (txEDCON) β€” the statewide gathering where Texas public education decision-makers, superintendents and school board members connect and exchange ideas.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Houston, TX
    Oct 9–11, 2026
    The Community College Association (CCA/CTA) Fall Conference for California community college faculty. Higher-ed advocacy, professional development, and union leadership.
    Research & Higher EdLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ Members only
    πŸ“ San Francisco, CA
    Oct 9–10, 2026
    The Virginia Education Association's annual conference for Education Support Professionals (ESPs).
    Leadership & AdminStudent Support & WellbeingPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Williamsburg, VA
    Oct 9–10, 2026
    CEE's annual Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference provides unique professional development for K–12 educators who include economics and personal finance in their classes.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Carlsbad, CA
    Oct 10, 2026
    A one-day regional teacher conference by California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, held at the San Diego County Farm Bureau in Escondido.
    Teaching & CurriculumSTEM Education
    πŸ’³ $100
    πŸ“ Escondido, CA
    Oct 11–15, 2026
    The Florida Association of Educational Data Systems annual conference, themed Digital Leadership: Empowering Tomorrow's Classrooms Through Innovation and Collaboration.
    Leadership & AdminEdTech & InnovationData & Assessment
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Orlando, FL
    Oct 12–15, 2026
    New York City's edtech industry week. A series of events, panels, and networking sessions connecting founders, investors, district buyers, and higher education leaders.
    Business & InvestmentEdTech & Innovation
    πŸ’³ $500–$1,500
    πŸ“ New York, NY
    Oct 13–15, 2026
    A three-day virtual literacy event hosted by Lexia under the theme 'Sustaining What Works'.
    Virtual / OnlineTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ Free
    πŸ“ Online Β· Virtual
    Oct 14–16, 2026
    The Association of School Business Officials International's annual conference. Covers school finance, budgeting, facilities management, procurement, and operations leadership for K-12 business administrators.
    Leadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Pittsburgh, PA
    Oct 14–15, 2026
    New England's premier education technology conference at Gillette Stadium. Two days of sessions, workshops, and exhibits focused on integrating technology into K-12 classrooms, with the 2026 theme 'Forward and Beyond.'
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ $100–$365
    πŸ“ Foxborough, MA
    Oct 15–17, 2026
    Elevate 2026 marks 30 years of Conscious Discipline. This three-day conference brings together 1,000+ educators around S.A.F.E.
    Student Support & WellbeingLeadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ $849
    πŸ“ Orlando, FL
    Oct 15–17, 2026
    The 23rd annual Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents national summit. Flagship leadership development event for administrators at schools serving Latino youth and historically marginalized communities.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Denver, CO
    Oct 15, 2026
    Professional development for P-12 educators hosted by Northern Kentucky University's CINSAM.
    Teaching & CurriculumEdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ $65–$110
    πŸ“ Cincinnati, OH
    Oct 15, 2026
    Education Minnesota's MEA conference is the largest one-day professional development event for educators in Minnesota.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ Free (members only)
    πŸ“ Saint Paul, MN
    Oct 15–16, 2026
    The Montana Federation of Public Employees' annual Educator Conference, held in Great Falls at C.M. Russell High School.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    πŸ’³ See website
    πŸ“ Great Falls, MT
    Oct 16–17, 2026
    The Idaho Art Education Association's annual fall conference for K-12 visual art educators, held at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    πŸ’³ $130–$160
    πŸ“ Rexburg, ID
    Oct 16–18, 2026
    CTA's Region I (Northern California / Bay Area) leadership conference at the Hyatt Regency SFO. Sessions centered on the theme 'The Future Can't Wait: A Call to Action for Public Education', covering advocacy, organising, and local union leadership.
    Leadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Burlingame, CA
    Oct 16–18, 2026
    The National Council for Geographic Education's annual conference, themed 'Geography on the Fall Line'.
    Teaching & CurriculumResearch & Higher Ed
    πŸ’³ TBD
    πŸ“ Richmond, VA
    Oct 16–17, 2026
    Presented by CodeVA in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education, the CS Innovators Conference brings Virginia educators together for two days of hands-on learning on AI literacy in education and integrating computer science into every classroom.
    EdTech & InnovationAI & Emerging TechSTEM & Computer Science
    πŸ’³ $100
    πŸ“ Manassas, VA
    Oct 17, 2026
    The Arizona Council on Economic Education's one-day conference for K-12 teachers and administrators, running 8:00am–3:30pm.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    πŸ’³ $25–$100
    πŸ“ Glendale, AZ

    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 β€” 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 β€œTeaching & Curriculum” or β€œEdTech & Innovation” in the directory above.
    Are there international K-12 education conferences?+
    Yes β€” 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.