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    K-12 Conferences

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

    360+ 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.

    Topic guidesEdTech & InnovationAI & Emerging TechTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & EquityResearch & Higher EdSpecial Ed & InclusionStudent Support & WellbeingBusiness & InvestmentSafety & SecuritySTEM EducationVirtual / Online
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    🔴 LIVE
    Aug 26–28, 2026
    Colombia's leading edtech congress, held in Bogotá and bringing together educators, startups, and institutions from across Latin America and the wider Spanish-speaking world to explore digital transformation in education.
    EdTech & Innovation
    💳 50,000 COP
    📍 Bogotá · Colombia
    Sep 7–11, 2026
    UNESCO's annual event focused on digital transformation in education globally. Addresses EdTech policy, AI in education, digital skills, and equitable access across developing nations.
    Policy & EquityEdTech & Innovation
    💳 Free
    📍 Paris · France
    Sep 8–11, 2026
    ACTE Region II conference for southeastern CTE educators and administrators. Features networking, professional development, and CTE innovation sessions.
    Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Lexington, KY
    Sep 9–11, 2026
    Kentucky's premier conference for school counselors, hosted by NCYI in partnership with the Kentucky School Counselor Association.
    Student Support & WellbeingTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
    💳 TBD
    📍 Lexington, KY
    Sep 9–10, 2026
    Brings together 1,000+ leaders, educators, and innovators to explore how Agentic AI, Spatial AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping learning, work, and opportunity.
    AI & Emerging TechEdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 $250–$500
    📍 Santa Clara, CA
    Sep 10–11, 2026
    Tech & Learning's EdExec Summit for education leaders focused on technology integration, AI strategy, and digital transformation in K-12 districts.
    Leadership & AdminEdTech & Innovation
    💳 $1,095–$1,195
    📍 Chicago, IL
    Sep 11, 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
    📍 Idaho Falls, ID
    Sep 13–15, 2026
    RTM's fall superintendents forum in Phoenix. Executive-level conversations on district strategy and education innovation.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Phoenix, AZ
    Sep 16–18, 2026
    The premier conference for educators of pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, "by teachers, for teachers." The 2026 edition is themed "Building Gateways to Colaboración" and takes place in St. Louis, with a curated virtual track on September 15, 2026.
    Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
    💳 See website
    📍 St. Louis, MO
    Sep 18, 2026
    Tech & Learning's Texas regional summit for K-12 ed-tech leaders. Focused sessions on technology integration, AI in education, and district-level innovation.
    EdTech & Innovation
    💳 TBD
    📍 Austin, TX
    Sep 18, 2026
    Hosted by the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University, this virtual summit brings research to action for K-12 educators, leaders, families, and community partners.
    Student Support & WellbeingTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 Free
    📍 Online · Virtual
    Sep 20–22, 2026
    RTM's fall congress connecting K-12 technology leaders with innovative solution providers in an intimate, executive-level setting.
    EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Orlando, FL
    Sep 20–22, 2026
    RTM's fall education congress for superintendents and chief academic officers. Peer networking and curated meetings with education solution providers.
    Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Orlando, FL
    Sep 20–22, 2026
    RTM's fall facilities and safety congress connecting school operations leaders with solution providers.
    Leadership & Admin
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Orlando, FL
    Sep 21–23, 2026
    The Consortium of State School Boards Associations' annual Federal Advocacy Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington. School board leaders from across the country convene to advocate for stronger public schools at the national level.
    Policy & EquityLeadership & Admin
    💳 $695–$795
    📍 Washington, DC
    Sep 22–23, 2026
    An invitation-only, peer-to-peer gathering of superintendents and senior district leaders hosted by the Center for Digital Education.
    Leadership & AdminAI & Emerging TechEdTech & Innovation
    💳 Free
    📍 West Chester, PA
    Sep 23–24, 2026
    Asia-Pacific's leading education technology exhibition. Connects edtech vendors, ministries of education, and school leaders across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
    EdTech & Innovation
    💳 TBD
    📍 Singapore · Singapore
    Sep 23–24, 2026
    Kentucky's premier school facility management event, hosted by the Kentucky School Plant Management Association. Record attendance expected, with 140+ exhibitors and 7.5 hours of dedicated tradeshow time.
    Leadership & AdminStudent Support & Wellbeing
    💳 TBD
    📍 Lexington, KY
    Sep 23–25, 2026
    An executive summit by the DA Leadership Institute for women in senior leadership roles across K-12 and education-adjacent organizations, held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
    💳 $1,200–$1,500
    📍 New Orleans, LA
    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
    💳 Members only
    📍 Reno, NV
    Sep 25, 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
    📍 Coeur d'Alene, ID
    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." — Clarity, Courage, Community.
    Leadership & AdminAI & Emerging Tech
    💳 See website
    📍 Brainerd, MN
    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
    💳 See website
    📍 Bozeman, MT
    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
    💳 By invitation
    📍 Atlanta, GA
    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
    💳 TBD
    📍 Toronto, ON · 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 — 300+ leaders shaping policy and systems for students with disabilities.
    Leadership & AdminPolicy & EquityStudent Support & Wellbeing
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 From $799
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 Free
    📍 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
    💳 Members only
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $75–$149
    📍 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
    💳 Conference registration $219
    📍 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
    💳 By invitation
    📍 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
    💳 By invitation
    📍 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
    💳 TBD
    📍 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
    💳 $450
    📍 Columbia, MO
    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 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 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

    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.
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