Keeping up with the massive shifts in education policy, learning models, classroom tools and other trends involving the day-to-day operation of schools can seem like a herculean task. Figuring out where to gain best practices to adjust and innovate to meet the demands of those changes can be even more so. Thankfully, a variety of K-12 education conferences offer school leaders opportunities to engage with peers and learn the latest best practices to address the issues affecting school systems nationwide.
Whether you’re looking to gain new strategies and best practices in education leadership, policy and regulation, curriculum, technology and more, there are a variety of events offering professional development opportunities for educators at all levels of K-12. To help you navigate the crowded field, we’ve compiled a list of the top K-12 events to attend in 2025.
Do you plan on attending a K-12 conference next year that isn’t on this list? Let us know.
Future of Education Technology Conference
Jan. 14-17
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
The Future of Education Technology Conference brings educators and technology leaders together to share solutions and innovations.
The 2025 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference
Feb. 24-26
Westin San Diego Bayview, San Diego
The National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference brings together cybersecurity professionals, K-12 leaders and policymakers to identify and share strategies to address school cyberthreats including ransomware and data breaches
SXSW EDU
March 3-6
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
Every spring in Austin, SXSW EDU gathers educators, entrepreneurs, researchers and other thought leaders to network and share innovative ideas through sessions, workshops, film screenings and more.
AASA National Conference on Education
March 6-8
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
AASA, The Superintendents Association, convenes superintendents from across the U.S. at its National Conference on Education to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges in education and develop strategies to address them.
Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo
March 12-15
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore
The CEC Convention & Expo brings together special education professionals from around the world to learn and connect in hundreds of sessions covering the latest research, tips and strategies to support learners with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Consortium of State School Boards Association National Conference
March 21-23
Atlanta
COSSBA’s annual conference gives attendees a chance to share and discuss trends and best practices in topic areas like finance, governance, school safety, mental health, stakeholder engagement, student achievement, and transformative innovations like artificial intelligence.
National Science Teaching Association National Conference on Science Education
March 26-29
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
The National Conference on Science Education presents content crafted by science educators for science educators, providing opportunities to learn about new strategies and tools, network with peers, and explore new professional opportunities.
Carnegie Foundation Summit on Improvement in Education
March 30-April 2
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego
The Carnegie Foundation’s annual summit features keynote and breakout sessions on educational improvement principles, as well as space for sharing progress, best practices, and efforts toward realizing ambitious goals for students.
National Youth Leadership Council National Service-Learning Conference
March 26-28
Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, Minnesota
With a theme of “The Next Chapter: Intention, Impact, Equity,” the National Service-Learning Conference aims to gather educators, nonprofit leaders, students and innovators from around the world to explore the ability of intentional action to drive meaningful impact and advance equity.
Consortium for School Networking Annual Conference
March 31 - April 2
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Seattle
The Consortium for School Networking’s annual conference aims to improve K-12 leaders’ skills in topics like cybersecurity, student data privacy and the use of generative AI tools in schools.
National School Boards Association 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition
April 4-6
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
NSBA’s annual conference gives education leaders an opportunity to network and gain insight and best practices on governance, child development, and innovative programs and technology.
ASCD Annual Conference
June 29-July 2
Henry B. González Convention Center, Grand Hyatt San Antonio and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio
Co-located this year with ISTE’s annual conference, the ASCD conference convenes educators to discuss classroom-related challenges and network with peers in a variety of sessions and activities.
ISTELive
June 29-July 2
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, Grand Hyatt San Antonio and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio
Co-located with this year’s ASCD annual conference, the International Society for Technology in Education’s annual conference brings together education leaders and influencers from across the globe to explore the latest innovations in ed tech.
Level Up PTA
Date TBD
Location TBD
The Level Up Parent Teacher Assocation’s convention, held virtually in 2024, connects PTA leaders, parents and educators to inform them on the best practices for meeting school community needs.
Education Commission of the States National Forum on Education Policy
July 9-11
Salt Lake City
The Education Commission of the States National Forum on Education Policy gathers state education policy leaders nationwide to discuss state education policy trends.
American School Counselor Association Annual Conference
July 12-15
Long Beach, California
The American School Counselor Association’s conference gathers thousands of school counselors each year for networking and professional development opportunities.
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference
July 13-15
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio
The School Nutrition Association’s School Nutrition Industry Conference offers live insights on trends and innovations in K-12 food services.
National School Public Relations Association National Seminar
July 20-23
Washington, D.C.
The National School Public Relations Association annual seminar is the largest communications professional development event for school public relations professionals, superintendents and education leaders.
NAESP/NASSP United: National Conference on School Leadership
July 11-13
Seattle Convention Center, Seattle
The National Conference on School Leadership, hosted by the elementary and secondary school principals associations, gives school administrators the chance to share and learn from each others' ideas and strategies.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting & Exposition
Oct. 15-18
Atlanta
This conference brings together mathematics teachers to exchange information on the latest tools, ideas and resources to implement in the classroom.
Association of School Business Officials International Annual Conference & Expo
Oct. 21–24
Fort Worth, Texas
ASBO International's Annual Conference & Expo gathers school business leaders from around the world to discuss and network over issues related to school finance, as well as explore products and services in the industry.
National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education
Date TBD
Location TBD
The National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education gathers educators, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders to network and share best practices for making family engagement a core part of schools’ strategies to improve learning and equity.
National Association of State Directors of Special Education Annual Conference
Date TBD
Location TBD
This annual special education conference brings together state directors, other state education agency staff, and staff from the U.S. Department of Education to discuss federal policies and their impact on the state level.
National Rural Education Association National Forum to Advance Rural Education
Date TBD
Location TBD
The National Forum to Advance Rural Education is designed to support collaboration and innovation in strengthening rural education, economic and workforce development, and civic and community engagement.
Council of Administrators of Special Education Conference
Nov. 5-7
Oklahoma City
This conference hosted by the Council of Administrators of Special Education offers professional learning opportunities for special education leaders.
AMLE 25
Nov. 6-8
Indianapolis
The Association for Middle Level Education's annual conference is designed for middle school professionals who seek to learn new strategies and best practices, as well as to connect with peers.
National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference
Nov. 19-22
Orlando, Florida
The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference provides opportunities for early childhood educators from around the globe to connect, collaborate, and learn together.
Association for Career & Technical Education CareerTech Vision 2025
Dec. 10-13
Nashville, Tennessee
The Association for Career & Technical Education's CareerTech Vision annual conference draws thousands of secondary and postsecondary career and technical educators, business leaders and industry professionals from around the world.
