2026 Annual Conference
Organized by National School Boards Association
This national event brings together education leaders from across the country to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore...
- Dates
- Apr 10-12, 2026
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,300
- Vendors
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About this conference
This national event brings together education leaders from across the country to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore cutting-edge programs and technology to enrich student learning. Attendees can expect an empowering experience focused on national school board leadership learning and networking. The event also offers preconference workshops on effective governance, policy, running meetings, ethics, community engagement, AI for educational leaders, understanding socioeconomic impact in schools, and storytelling for school leaders. Breakout sessions cover Board Governance, Oversight, & Accountability; Family & Community Engagement; Identifying and Closing Opportunity Gaps Through an Equity Lens; Safe, Supportive & Health Schools; Schools of the Future (Technological and Innovative Advances to Enhance Teaching, Learning, Operations, & Facilities); and Staff Development & Student Achievement.
Sponsorship options
Various sponsorship packages are available, ranging from General Session sponsorships ($35,000) to student performing group sponsorships ($25,000), Magna Awards ($15,000-$40,000), 75-minute education sessions ($25,000), NSBA Member Lounge ($15,000), CUBE Luncheon ($15,000), Joint Council/National Connection Luncheon ($15,000), Rural Education Breakfast ($15,000), Experiential Learning Visits ($10,000), Exhibit Hall Fireside Chats ($7,500), CUBE Urban Night Out ($7,500), Wi-Fi ($30,000), Tote Bags ($20,000), Event Mobile App ($20,000), Registration Sponsor ($20,000), Lanyards ($15,000), Transportation Host ($10,000), Welcome Reception (contact for pricing), Motorized Scooter Fleet ($5,000), Bookstore ($5,000), Photo Booth ($5,000), Charging Stations ($3,500), Mobile App Game ($3,500), and San Antonio Experience Sponsorships (contact for pricing). Sponsorship levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) offer benefits including full conference registrations, hotel reservations, push notifications, attendee lists, social media posts, and advertising opportunities. Exhibitor booths are available starting at $2,500.
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