K-12 Leadership & Administration Conferences
The people running school districts and school buildings need a different kind of conference. Leadership and administration events focus on the work superintendents, principals, assistant principals, business officials, HR directors, and cabinet members actually do: governance, strategic planning, labor relations, school finance, facilities, procurement, safety, and community engagement.
- AASA National Conference on Education — Feb 12–14, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA · $895–$1,295
- AI in Edu Summit DMV — Aug 12, 2026, Bethesda, MD, USA
- AI District Leadership Action Summit — Aug 25–26, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, USA · $350
- ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition — Jun 25–29, 2026, Chicago, IL, USA
- Atlantic Innovative Education Summit (AIE) — May 7–8, 2026, Moncton, NB, Canada
- ASBO Annual Conference — Oct 14–16, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- ASBO Maryland Annual Spring Conference — May 18–20, 2026, Ocean City, MD, USA
- Maryland K-12 AI Leadership Conference — Dec 3, 2026, Hyattsville, MD, USA · Free
- Arizona ASBO Annual Conference — Jul 15–17, 2026, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Arizona ESEA Conference — Jun 9–11, 2026, Glendale, AZ, USA · $425
- ATLIS Annual Conference — Apr 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH, USA · $600–$1,000
- BER Conference for Instructional Coaches: Strategies You Can Implement Immediately — Summer 2026, Online, Virtual · $325–$595
- Blackbaud K-12 Users Conference — Jul 15–17, 2026, Boston, MA, USA
- bbcon 2026 — Sep 29–Oct 1, 2026, Columbus, OH, USA
- BrainStorm Edtech Conference – Pocono Manor — Nov 15–17, 2026, Pocono Manor, PA, USA · $420–$470
- 17th Canadian EdTech AI Summit — Oct 28–29, 2026, Mississauga, ON, Canada · $199–$599
- CASBO (California) Annual Conference — Mar 31–Apr 1, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA
- CASBO (Connecticut) Vendor Day — Apr 23, 2026, Southington, CT, USA
- CITE Annual Conference — Nov 17–19, 2026, Anaheim, CA, USA
- CASBO CBO Symposium — Nov 19–20, 2026, Pasadena, CA, USA
- CoSN Annual Conference — Apr 13–15, 2026, Washington, DC, USA · $950–$1,400
- COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference — Sep 21–23, 2026, Washington, DC, USA · $695–$795
- COSSBA National Conference — Mar 13–15, 2026, Louisville, KY, USA · $300–$500
- TASTS – Tulsa Area Schools Technology Symposium — Jun 3–4, 2026, Tulsa, OK, USA
- D2L Fusion 2026 — Jul 8–10, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- 23rd Annual Curriculum, Research, and Instructional Leaders Meeting — Jul 7–10, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA
- CGCS 70th Annual Fall Conference — Oct 21–25, 2026, Boston, MA, USA
- Deeper Learning New York (DLNY) — Jul 14–15, 2026, Kingston, NY, USA
- MASE Fall Leadership Conference 2026 — Oct 21–23, 2026, Brainerd, MN, USA
- NSPRA National Seminar — Jul 19–22, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA
- EdTech Leaders Alliance Conference — Oct 18–20, 2026, Lewis Center, OH, USA
- Washington, D.C. Festival of Education — Oct 3, 2026, Washington, DC, USA · $75–$149
- FAMIS Conference — Jun 23–25, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- IASA Blue Jeans Conference — Mar 2–3, 2026, Boise, ID, USA · $100–$200
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando — Mar 12–15, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · $400–$800
- Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas — Jul 6–10, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, USA · $400–$800
- Innovative Schools Summit Nashville — Jul 25–29, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA · $400–$800
- Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio — Dec 3–6, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA · $400–$800
- ISTE+ASCD Annual Conference — Jun 28–Jul 1, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · $750–$1,200
- LEAD Education Summit — Jul 27–28, 2026, Mays Landing, NJ, USA
- LeadTeam Summit — Aug 12–13, 2026, Potomac, MD, USA
- Learnovation 2026 — Oct 8, 2026, Dublin, Ireland · €165–€325
- Learning Forward Annual Conference — Dec 6–9, 2026, Dallas, TX, USA · $327–$1,951
- TREA Annual Conference — Jun 14–17, 2026, Round Rock, TX, USA
- LFMO Show-Me Professional Learning Conference — Mar 1–3, 2026, Springfield, MO, USA · $150–$300
- Linkside Innovation Forum — Jul 23, 2026, Verona, NY, USA
- NAIS Thrive 2026 — Feb 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · $900–$1,400
- National ESEA Conference — Jan 2026, Nashville, TN, USA · $300–$500
- National Forum to Advance Rural Education — Oct 19–21, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA · $200–$400
- NTHF Education Summit — Jun 29–Jul 1, 2026, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
- National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference — Feb 24–26, 2026, Albuquerque, NM, USA · $500–$900
- National PTA Convention — Jun 18–21, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- NAEP Educational Procurement Innovation Conference — Mar 30–31, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA
- NCEA Conference — Apr 7–9, 2026, Minneapolis, MN, USA · $400–$700
- Bold by Choice Summit — Apr 27–29, 2026, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- NCSC - National Charter Schools Conference — Jun 24–26, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA · $600–$1,000
- NEA ESP Conference — Mar 27–29, 2026, Anaheim, CA, USA · $150–$350
- NJASTO 2nd Annual Innovation Summit — Jun 2, 2026, Montclair, NJ, USA
- NSBA Annual Conference and Exhibition — Apr 10–12, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA · $700–$1,200
- New York Curriculum Leadership Summit — Oct 2, 2026, New York City, NY, USA · Free
- NIGP Forum & Leadership Summit — Aug 24–26, 2026, Columbus, OH, USA
- Gateway AI in EDU Summit 2026 — Jul 23, 2026, Woodbury Heights, NJ, USA · Free
- NYSASBO Education Summit — Jun 8–9, 2026, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
- NYSCATE Annual Conference — Nov 22–24, 2026, Verona, NY, USA
- PASBO Annual Conference — Mar 25–27, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- PASBO School Operations Academy — Jul 21–22, 2026, Camp Hill, PA, USA
- PASBO Facilities & Transportation Conference — Oct 22–23, 2026, State College, PA, USA
- PASBO Food Service Conference — Nov 10, 2026, Manheim, PA, USA
- PowerSchool Edge — Nov 2–5, 2026, Denver, CO, USA · Free for customers
- SASBO & VASBO Joint Conference — Mar 24–25, 2026, Alexandria, VA, USA
- SETDA - Leadership Summit & Ed forum — Nov 1–4, 2026, Arlington, VA, USA · $500–$900
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 12–14, 2026, Charlotte, NC, USA
- TASA Midwinter Conference For Texas School Leaders — Jan 2026, Austin, TX, USA · $350–$600
- TCEA System Administrator and Technical Support Conference (SysAdmin) — Nov 4–6, 2026, Georgetown, TX, USA · $319–$408
- UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership — Jul 13–15, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · $600–$1,000
- Annual Visible Learning Conference — Jul 13–18, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA
- CCA Spring Conference — Apr 24–26, 2026, Irvine, CA, USA
- Redwood SCC Educators Conference — Apr 24–25, 2026, Santa Rosa, CA, USA · Members only
- CTA Summer Institute — Jul 15–19, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- CTA Presidents Conference — Jul 30–Aug 2, 2026, Burlingame, CA, USA
- CTA Region I Leadership Conference — Oct 16–18, 2026, Burlingame, CA, USA
- RTM K-12 CIO Congress East — Feb 22–24, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 CIO Congress Spring — Mar 22–24, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 CIO Congress Fall — Sep 20–22, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 CIO Congress West — Oct 4–6, 2026, Santa Clara, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 CTE Congress — Jun 7–9, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Education Congress East — Feb 22–24, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Education Congress Spring — Mar 22–24, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Education Congress Fall — Sep 20–22, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Education Congress West — Oct 4–6, 2026, Santa Clara, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Innovation Forum — May 3–5, 2026, Houston, TX, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Innovation Forum Northeast — Oct 25–27, 2026, Baltimore, MD, USA · By invitation
- RTM Leadership Symposium Summer — Jun 7–9, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, USA · By invitation
- RTM Leadership Symposium Winter — Dec 6–8, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Feb — Feb 22–24, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Apr — Apr 19–21, 2026, St. Louis, MO, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Jun — Jun 7–9, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Sep — Sep 13–15, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Oct — Oct 25–27, 2026, Baltimore, MD, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 National Superintendents Forum Dec — Dec 6–8, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 Special Education Congress — Mar 22–24, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 School Facilities & Safety Spring — Mar 22–24, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 School Facilities & Safety Fall — Sep 20–22, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · By invitation
- RTM K-12 School Facilities & Safety Winter — Dec 6–8, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · By invitation
- RTM Summer Government IT Congress — Jun 7–9, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · By invitation
- Riverside Learning Elementary Administrators Summer Conference — Jul 9, 2026, Bridgewater, MA, USA · $295 early bird / $345 after Jul 1
- ACTE Region V Leadership Conference 2026 — Apr 8–11, 2026, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- ACTE Region III Leadership Conference — Jun 15–17, 2026, Menomonie, WI, USA · Pre-conference workshops $100; tours free
- ACTE Region IV Conference — Apr 29–May 1, 2026, Rogers, AR, USA
- ACTE Region I Leadership Conference — Apr 20–22, 2026, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- ACTE Region II Conference — Sep 8–11, 2026, Lexington, KY, USA
- AI District Leaders Action Summit — May 13–14, 2026, Boston, MA, USA
- CLAS Annual Convention 2026 — Jun 14–17, 2026, Mobile, AL, USA
- Navigating New Horizons Conference — Jun 8–9, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- TETL Summer Conference 2026 — Jun 23–25, 2026, Irving, TX, USA
- Tech & Learning EdExec Summit 2026 — Sep 10–11, 2026, Chicago, IL, USA · $1,095–$1,195
- Model Schools Conference 2026 — Jun 28–Jul 1, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- Institute for Ed Innovation Summer Summit – Deer Valley — Jul 20–22, 2026, Deer Valley, UT, USA
- NC Public Charter Schools Conference — Jul 19–21, 2026, Raleigh, NC, USA
- District Leaders Connect – Denver 2026 — May 11–13, 2026, Denver, CO, USA
- Turning Stone Leadership Development Retreat — May 31–Jun 1, 2026, Verona, NY, USA
- Fall Summit – Charleston 2026 — Oct 4–6, 2026, Charleston, SC, USA
- Georgia Wellness and Leadership Development Retreat 2026 — Sep 27–28, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · By invitation
- CareerTech VISION 2026 — Dec 2–5, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA
- ATDLE Annual Conference — Jun 17–19, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA
- IT4K12 Conference 2026 — Nov 24–25, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- CCAE National Conference — Apr 28–30, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- 16th Canada International Conference on Education — Jul 20–22, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada
- K12 Future Collaborative Spring Summit — Apr 29–May 1, 2026, Naperville, IL, USA
- K12 Future Collaborative Fall Summit — Oct 21–23, 2026, Independence, OH, USA · Free–$550
- CTA Region 2 Leadership Conference — Sep 25–27, 2026, Reno, NV, USA · Members only
- CCA Fall Conference — Oct 9–11, 2026, San Francisco, CA, USA · Members only
- NASDSE Annual Conference — Sep 28–30, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA
- CASE Conference — Nov 11–13, 2026, Providence, RI, USA
- CEL Annual Convention — Nov 22–24, 2026, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Innovative Schools Summit New York — Feb 25–28, 2026, New York, NY, USA · $400–$800
- KCI Silicon Valley AI Project Working Session: From Overwhelmed to Empowered — May 8, 2026, Los Altos Hills, CA, USA
- NAESP National School Leaders Conference — Jul 13–15, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- MASSP EdCon 2026 — Jun 22–24, 2026, Acme, MI, USA · $550–$650
- Magnet Schools of America National Conference — Apr 13–17, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA
- National School Safety Conference & Exposition — Jul 20–24, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- NASRO National School Safety Conference — Jun 28–Jul 3, 2026, Reno, NV, USA · $550–$850
- ALAS National Summit on Education — Oct 15–17, 2026, Denver, CO, USA
- ECS National Forum on Education Policy — Jul 8–10, 2026, Washington, DC, USA
- Schools & Academies Show London — May 7, 2026, London, UK · Free for educators
- DA Executive Cabinet Retreat — Jul 8–10, 2026, Carlsbad, CA, USA
- DALI Superintendents Summit Park City — Nov 11–13, 2026, Park City, UT, USA · Free
- DALI Superintendents Summit Pasadena — Dec 16–18, 2026, Pasadena, CA, USA · Free for qualified superintendents
- Leadhership Summit for Women in Education — Sep 23–25, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA · $1,200–$1,500
- EdWeek Market Brief Summit 2026 — Nov 11–13, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA · $1,449–$2,459
- CEN Connect 2026 — May 6–7, 2026, Hartford, CT, USA · $95–$130
- ACPE 2026 Conference – Believe IT — May 6–8, 2026, Stevenson, WA, USA
- HECC 2026 Conference — Nov 11–13, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana CTO Clinic 2026 — May 7–8, 2026, Noblesville, IN, USA
- 44th COBIS Annual Conference — May 9–11, 2026, London, UK
- NJEA Convention 2026 — Nov 5–6, 2026, Atlantic City, NJ, USA
- Futures Summit 2026 — Sep 9–10, 2026, Santa Clara, CA, USA · $250–$500
- VASS Spring Conference 2026 — Apr 26–28, 2026, Roanoke, VA, USA
- VASS Fall Conference 2026 — Oct 25–27, 2026, Richmond, VA, USA
- Engage Learning Conference 2026 — Jun 9–10, 2026, Mountain Brook, AL, USA · Free
- AI in Education: Governance and Guardrails — Phoenix 2026 — May 28, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, USA · Free
- AI in Education: Governance and Guardrails — San Diego 2026 — Jun 3, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · Free
- AI in Education: Governance and Guardrails — San Francisco 2026 — Jun 5, 2026, San Francisco, CA, USA · Free
- AI in Education: Governance and Guardrails — Portland 2026 — Jun 10, 2026, Portland, OR, USA · Free
- Making Schools Work Conference — Jul 14–17, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA
- AIxEd Workforce Summit — Nov 10, 2026, Boston, MA, USA · $350
- CCAE National Conference — Apr 20–22, 2027, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Schools & Academies Show London 2027 — May 12, 2027, London, UK · Free for educators
- 45th COBIS Annual Conference — May 14–16, 2027, London, UK
- Innovative Schools Summit New York — Feb 24–27, 2027, New York, NY, USA · $400–$800
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando — Mar 18–21, 2027, Orlando, FL, USA · $400–$800
- IASA Blue Jeans Conference — Feb 16–17, 2027, Garden City, ID, USA
- COSSBA National Conference — Mar 12–14, 2027, Dallas, TX, USA
- DALI Superintendents Summit Colorado Springs — Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2027, Colorado Springs, CO, USA · Free for qualified superintendents
- DALI Superintendents Summit Memphis — Apr 28–30, 2027, Memphis, TN, USA · Free for qualified superintendents
- DA Executive Cabinet Retreat 2027 — Jul 7–9, 2027, Naples, FL, USA
- National Spring Summit – Tucson 2027 — Mar 11–13, 2027, Tucson, AZ, USA · By invitation
- NAIS Thrive 2027 — Mar 3–5, 2027, Baltimore, MD, USA
- METAA 2-day Conference 2027 — Mar 10–11, 2027, Marlborough, MA, USA
- TASA Midwinter Conference 2027 — Jan 24–27, 2027, San Antonio, TX, USA
- 2027 VASS-VASBO Winter Conference — Jan 4–5, 2027, Richmond, VA, USA
- ISTE+ASCD Annual Conference — Jun 27–30, 2027, Boston, MA, USA · $750–$1,200
- National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference 2027 — Feb 17–19, 2027, Atlanta, GA, USA · $500–$900
- National ESEA Conference 2027 — Feb 23–25, 2027, Louisville, KY, USA
- ATLIS Annual Conference 2027 — Apr 11–14, 2027, Spokane, WA, USA · $600–$1,000
- SASBO 2027 Annual Conference, Trade Show and AGM — Apr 28–30, 2027, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- 2027 VASBO Spring Conference — May 16–19, 2027, Spotsylvania County, VA, USA
- Spring Forward 2027 — Mar 18–20, 2027, Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Deeper Learning Conference 2027 — Mar 30–Apr 1, 2027, San Diego, CA, USA · $1,200–$1,500
- National Summit on Improvement in Education 2027 — Mar 30–Apr 1, 2027, San Diego, CA, USA · $1,200–$1,500
- CASBO Con 27 — Apr 7–9, 2027, Sacramento, CA, USA
- NCEA 2027 Convention & Expo — Mar 30–Apr 1, 2027, Indianapolis, IN, USA · $400–$700
- 2027 NAEP EPIC — Apr 11–14, 2027, Nashville, TN, USA
- NSBA Annual Conference and Exhibition — Apr 2–4, 2027, Washington, DC, USA
- PASBO Annual Conference 2027 — Mar 9–12, 2027, Hershey, PA, USA
- Beyond School Hours — Feb 17–20, 2027, New Orleans, LA, USA · $620–$689
- CTA Organizing Academy — Jan 15–17, 2027, Las Vegas, NV, USA · Members only
- CTA/NEA-Retired Conference — Mar 4–5, 2027, Santa Clara, CA, USA · Members only
- CTA Women's Leadership Conference — Apr 16–18, 2027, San Diego, CA, USA · Members only
- CTA Summer Institute — Jul 11–15, 2027, Los Angeles, CA, USA · Members only
- CTA Presidents Conference — Jul 22–25, 2027, Garden Grove, CA, USA · Members only
- CTA Region 2 Leadership Conference — Sep 17–19, 2027, Reno, NV, USA · Members only
- AASA National Conference on Education — Feb 25–27, 2027, Atlanta, GA, USA · $895–$1,295
- CoSN Annual Conference — Apr 12–14, 2027, Orlando, FL, USA · $950–$1,400
- Learning Forward Annual Conference — Dec 5–8, 2027, Nashville, TN, USA
- National Principals Conference (NASSP/NPC) — Feb 6–9, 2027, Tampa, FL, USA
- GYTO Fest 2027 — Jun 27–30, 2027, Dallas, TX, USA · $599
- NEA ESP Conference — Mar 19–21, 2027, Chicago, IL, USA · $150–$350
- Making Schools Work Conference — Jul 13–16, 2027, Louisville, KY, USA
- ATE 2027 Annual Meeting — Feb 15–21, 2027, Atlanta, GA, USA
- ACTE Region V Leadership Conference 2027 — Apr 7–9, 2027, Colorado Springs, CO, USA · $475–$600
- ACTE Region I Leadership Conference 2027 — Apr 7–9, 2027, New York, NY, USA
- ACTE Region IV Conference 2027 — Apr 20–23, 2027, Lafayette, LA, USA
- CCA Winter Conference 2027 — Feb 26–28, 2027, Costa Mesa, CA, USA · Members only
- CCA Spring Conference 2027 — Apr 23–25, 2027, San Diego, CA, USA · Members only
- Bold by Choice Summit — Apr 19–22, 2027, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Education 2.0 Conference USA — Apr 27–29, 2027, Las Vegas, NV, USA · $3,000
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 11–13, 2027, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 11–13, 2027, Tampa, FL, USA
- SNA National Leadership Conference (NLC) — Apr 15–17, 2027, Omaha, NE, USA
- CTA Organizing Academy — Jan 12–14, 2029, Las Vegas, NV, USA · Members only
- CTA Presidents Conference — Jul 26–29, 2029, Garden Grove, CA, USA · Members only
- AASA National Conference on Education — Feb 15–17, 2029, San Antonio, TX, USA · $895–$1,295
- CoSN Annual Conference — Mar 26–28, 2029, Seattle, WA, USA · $950–$1,400
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 8–10, 2029, Chicago, IL, USA
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 28–30, 2029, New Orleans, LA, USA
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest K-12 superintendent conference?
AASA's National Conference on Education (Nashville, February 12–14, 2026) is the flagship national gathering for U.S. superintendents. Regional Superintendent Summits and state AASA affiliates run throughout the year.
Where do school principals go for PD?
NASSP's Ignite Conference for secondary leaders and NAESP for elementary principals are the two national events. Every state has an affiliate — MASSP, CAPSS, TASSP, and others — hosting annual conferences with more regional networking.
Which conferences are best for school business officials?
ASBO International's Annual Conference is the national event. State ASBOs (Maryland, Arizona, California CASBO, PASBO, NYSASBO, SASBO, VASBO) run large regional conferences with vendor halls focused on finance, procurement, and operations.
Are there K-12 leadership conferences focused on innovation and change management?
Yes — events like the LEAD Education Summit, EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA), and executive tracks at ASU+GSV are built around district innovation, strategic planning, and change management for cabinet-level leaders.
How much do leadership conferences typically cost?
Registration ranges from about $300 for state affiliate events to $1,200–$1,500 for national conferences like AASA and CoSN. Superintendent-only events and executive summits can run higher. Most districts fund attendance through central-office PD lines.
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