Whether it's policy, classroom resources, curriculum strategies, school operations or technology, education is a field always in a state of flux. Determining where to invest the time and funds to gain knowledge and best practices to meet those demands is a challenge unto itself.
In 2027, a slew of K-12 professional conferences are already slated to offer school and district leaders opportunities to network with peers and hone their strategies. To help you plan, we’ve compiled a list of the top K-12 events to attend in 2027.
Do you plan on attending a K-12 conference next year that isn’t on this list? Let us know.
Top K-12 education conferences in 2027
Future of Education Technology Conference
Jan. 26-29
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
The Future of Education Technology Conference brings K-12 educators and technology leaders together to share ed tech solutions and innovations. The conference includes specific tracks for classroom, district and IT leaders.
National Principals Association
Feb. 6-9
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
The 2027 conference hosted by the National Principals Association — formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals — seeks to bring together pre-K-12 leaders to discuss what's working in schools and how to put those approaches into practice. Conference strands include: powerful teaching and learning; belonging, well-being and whole child success; and leadership that moves systems.
The 2027 K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Conference
Feb. 17-19
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
The fifth annual K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Conference brings together cybersecurity professionals, K-12 leaders and policymakers to identify and share strategies to address school cyberthreats including ransomware and data breaches.
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
Feb. 23-26
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
The National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention will feature educational sessions and opportunities to connect with thousands of practitioners across the nation.
AASA National Conference on Education
Feb. 25-27
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, convenes district leaders from across the U.S. at its National Conference on Education to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges in education and develop strategies to address those issues. The conference will feature hundreds of sessions that address district needs, including artificial intelligence, innovation, safety and student well-being.
Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo
March 10-13
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
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 gifted and talented students.
Consortium of State School Boards Association National Conference
March 12-14
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas
COSSBA’s annual conference gives attendees a chance to share and discuss trends and best practices in areas such as finance, governance, school safety, mental health, stakeholder engagement, student achievement and innovations like artificial intelligence.
SXSW EDU
March 13-16
Hilton Austin and other venues, Austin, Texas
SXSW EDU gathers educators, entrepreneurs, researchers and other thought leaders to network and share innovative ideas through sessions, workshops, film screenings and more.
National Science Teaching Association National Conference on Science Education
March 17-20
Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts
The National Conference on Science Education presents content crafted by science educators on new strategies and tools for student success, and offers time to network with peers and explore professional opportunities.
National Youth Leadership Council National Service-Learning Conference
March 22-24
McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The 38th National Service-Learning Conference gathers educators, nonprofit leaders, students and innovators to share practical strategies, fresh ideas and opportunities to make new relationships, as attendees find renewed energy for engaging young people in meaningful service and civic action.
National Summit on Improvement in Education
March 30-April 1
High Tech High Graduate School of Education, San Diego, California
The annual summit, hosted this year by the National Coalition for Improvement in Education, features sessions on educational improvement principles, as well as space for sharing progress, best practices and efforts toward realizing ambitious goals for students.
National School Boards Association Annual Conference
April 2-4
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
NSBA’s annual conference gives school board members an opportunity to network and gain insight and best practices on governance, child development, and innovative programs and technology to boost student learning.
Consortium for School Networking Annual Conference
April 12-14
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida
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.
National PTA Convention
June 17-19
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
The convention will feature actionable strategies, innovative ideas and resources attendees can immediately apply within their PTAs and communities.
PBL World 2027
June 21-24
TBD, Napa Valley, California
Hosted by PBLWorks, PBL World is a project-based learning conference that gathers K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders to share best practices and build community.
ISTELive
June 27-30
Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts
The International Society for Transforming Education annual conference, held both in-person and virtually, will bring together education leaders and influencers from across the globe to explore instructional strategy, educator practice and purposeful technology use. This conference will build on the legacy of the International Society for Technology in Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, which merged several years ago and rebranded in 2026 as the International Society for Transforming Education.
National Education Association Annual Meeting & Representative Assembly
June 30-July 4
TBD, Indianapolis, Indiana
Delegates of the nation’s largest teachers union gather to draft, debate and vote on policies that steer the labor organization’s path forward.
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference
July 11-13
Phoenix Conference Center, Phoenix, Arizona
The School Nutrition Association’s School Nutrition Annual National Conference offers insights on trends and innovations in K-12 food services. This conference brings together thousands of school nutrition program operators, industry partners and related organizations for professional development and networking.
National School Public Relations Association National Seminar
July 11-14
TBD, Indianapolis, Indiana
The National School Public Relations Association National Seminar brings together school communications professionals, superintendents and education leaders from across the U.S., Canada and beyond.
American School Counselor Association Annual Conference
July 17-20
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
The American School Counselor Association’s annual conference gathers thousands of school counselors for networking and professional development opportunities.
National Association of Elementary School Principals National School Leaders Conference
July 22-24
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
The National Association of Elementary School Principals’ annual conference unites primary school leaders to connect and gain knowledge and best practices from a variety of sessions, keynotes and exhibits.
Association of School Business Officials International Annual Conference & Expo
Oct. 20-22
TBD, Phoenix, Arizona
ASBO International's Annual Conference & Expo gathers school business leaders from around the world to discuss and network over issues related to school finance.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting & Exposition
Oct. 27-30
TBD, Orlando, Florida
This conference brings together math teachers to exchange information on the latest tools, ideas and resources to implement in the classroom.
Council of Administrators of Special Education Conference
Nov. 10-12
Albuquerque Convention Center and Clyde Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico
This conference, hosted by the Council of Administrators of Special Education, offers professional learning opportunities for special education leaders to collaborate, innovate and share best practices.
Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference
Nov. 11-13
TBD, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Association for Middle Level Education's annual conference is designed to help middle school professionals connect with peers and learn about new strategies and best practices.
Association for Career and Technical Education CareerTech Vision 2027
Dec. 8-11
TBD, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Association for Career and Technical Education's CareerTech Vision annual conference draws secondary and postsecondary career and technical educators, business leaders and industry professionals for sessions on preparing learners for successful careers.
