Educators Rising National Conference
Organized by Phi Delta Kappa International
The Educators Rising National Conference is an annual event designed to convene aspiring educators and their teacher leaders.
- Dates
- Jun 20-23, 2026
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Deadline
- Jun 1, 2026
- Attendees
- 3,500
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About this conference
The Educators Rising National Conference is an annual event designed to convene aspiring educators and their teacher leaders. It provides a unique platform for middle and high school students, along with their teacher mentors, to engage in over 40 breakout sessions, network with peers, compete in national events showcasing teaching skills, and gain inspiration from prominent education leaders. The conference aims to cultivate a new generation of highly skilled educators, fostering talent and commitment to the profession from high school through college and into teaching careers. The 2026 conference theme is 'Teach with Purpose, Lead with Passion'.
Sponsorship options
A variety of opportunities are available for sponsorship, exhibition, co-branding, and advertising. These range from Diamond ($100,000) and Platinum ($75,000) sponsorships, to Gold ($50,000), Silver ($35,000), Bronze ($25,000), Breakout Session ($10,000), Competition ($5,000), and Exhibition Sponsorships ($899-$1199). Additional opportunities include Breakfast Sponsorship, Conference T-shirt, Exhibit Hall Snack Sponsorship, Water Bottle Sponsor, Lanyard, Photo Booth, Digital Program Book Ads, Sponsored Social Media Posts, Conference App Ads, and Kappan Magazine Ads.
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