K-12 Conferences

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

    420+ 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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    🔴 LIVE
    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
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Santa Clara, CA
    🔴 LIVE
    Oct 4–6, 2026
    RTM's west coast education congress for district leaders exploring innovative curriculum and instructional solutions.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Santa Clara, CA
    🔴 LIVE
    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
    💳 TBD
    📍 Charleston, SC
    🔴 LIVE
    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
    💳 $450
    📍 Columbia, MO
    🔴 LIVE
    Oct 6–8, 2026
    AASB's 13th Annual Maintenance Employees Conference (Oct 6–7, with the Alaska Public Risk Alliance) and ALASBO's Good School Maintenance Training (Oct 8), for school district maintenance and facilities staff across Alaska — safety, best practices and…
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Anchorage, AK
    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
    💳 See website
    📍 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
    💳 €165–€325
    📍 Dublin · Ireland
    Oct 8–11, 2026
    The TASA/TASB Convention (txEDCON) — the statewide gathering where Texas public education decision-makers, superintendents and school board members connect and exchange ideas.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 Members only
    📍 San Francisco, CA
    Oct 9–10, 2026
    The Virginia Education Association's annual conference for Education Support Professionals (ESPs).
    Leadership & AdminStudent Support & WellbeingPolicy & Equity
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $100
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $500–$1,500
    📍 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
    💳 Free
    📍 Online · 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $100–$365
    📍 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
    💳 $849
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 Denver, CO
    Oct 15, 2026
    Professional development for P-12 educators hosted by Northern Kentucky University's CINSAM.
    Teaching & CurriculumEdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 $65–$110
    📍 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
    💳 Free (members only)
    📍 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
    💳 See website
    📍 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
    💳 $130–$160
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $100
    📍 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
    💳 $25–$100
    📍 Glendale, AZ
    Oct 18–20, 2026
    The ETLA annual conference powered by Learn21 brings together EdTech leaders from Ohio and the Midwest for engaging workshops, innovative sessions, and dynamic keynotes on making a difference in education.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Lewis Center, OH
    Oct 19–21, 2026
    Focuses on K-12 digital learning policy and practice. Explores online learning programs, state digital learning initiatives, and competency-based pathways.
    EdTech & InnovationPolicy & Equity
    💳 $400–$800
    📍 Atlanta, GA
    Oct 19–22, 2026
    The New Jersey School Boards Association's signature annual conference, co-sponsored by NJASA and NJASBO, at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 $550–$2,400
    📍 Atlantic City, NJ
    Oct 19–21, 2026
    The National Rural Education Association's flagship #RuralEdForum. Brings together K-12 and higher-ed practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to address the unique opportunities and challenges facing rural schools and communities.
    Policy & EquityLeadership & AdminResearch & Higher Ed
    💳 $200–$400
    📍 San Antonio, TX
    Oct 20, 2026
    Indiana Connected Educators' annual fall conference, 'Countdown to Innovation,' is a one-day event for Indiana educators and coaches.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Lafayette, IN
    Oct 21–23, 2026
    The Minnesota Community Education Association's annual statewide conference, themed "From Nest to Network: Where Community Takes Flight." Three days of keynotes, nine concurrent session blocks, vendor visits, a Community Education of Excellence Awards…
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 See website
    📍 Rochester, MN
    Oct 21–25, 2026
    The Council of the Great City Schools' 70th Annual Fall Conference at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & EquityTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Boston, MA
    Oct 21–23, 2026
    The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education Fall Leadership Conference at Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN.
    Special Ed & InclusionLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Brainerd, MN
    Oct 21–22, 2026
    The Hawaii Association of Independent Schools' annual Schools of the Future (SOTF) Conference, the largest education event in Hawai'i, exploring best and emerging practices for teachers and administrators across public, private, and charter schools.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 $300
    📍 Honolulu, HI
    Oct 21–23, 2026
    The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators' annual special education conference for Oregon school and district leaders, held at the Graduate Eugene. Keynote speakers are Dr.
    Special Ed & InclusionLeadership & Admin
    💳 $350–$450
    📍 Eugene, OR
    Oct 21–23, 2026
    From Tactical to Visionary: Leading Beyond the Day-to-Day.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 Free–$550
    📍 Independence, OH
    Oct 22–23, 2026
    SWWC Service Cooperative's IT² Education Technology Conference unites instructional and information technology educators for two days of breakout sessions, an exhibit hall, and networking. Designed for Minnesota K-12 technology and curriculum leaders.
    EdTech & InnovationTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Willmar, MN
    Oct 22–23, 2026
    PASBO's conference for Pennsylvania K-12 facilities and transportation professionals. Sessions on operations, safety, capital planning, and fleet management at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 State College, PA
    Oct 22–24, 2026
    The International Baccalaureate's European global conference in Lyon, France. Connects IB educators across Europe to discuss curriculum innovation and global education standards.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    💳 EUR 1,318–1,512
    📍 Lyon · France
    Oct 22–23, 2026
    Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England conference. Explores innovative math teaching strategies, equity in math education, and curriculum development.
    Teaching & Curriculum
    💳 TBD
    📍 Warwick, RI
    Oct 23, 2026
    The 2026 Utah Science Teachers Association (UTSTA) Conference brings together K–12 science educators from across the state for professional development, workshops, presentations, and opportunities to explore new science teaching resources.
    STEM EducationTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 See website
    📍 Layton, UT
    Oct 23, 2026
    A hands-on, one-day institute focused on building strong early math foundations for children ages 2-5. Part of the 2026 Idaho Early Learning Conference series hosted by IDAEYC and led by Marzano Research.
    Teaching & CurriculumSTEM Education
    💳 See website
    📍 Boise, ID
    Oct 24, 2026
    The Intermountain TESOL Fall Conference is a one-day event bringing together educators across K–12, higher education, and adult education for sessions on practical strategies and current research in English language teaching.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 See website
    📍 Salt Lake City, UT

    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.