This national event that brings together education leaders from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore cutting-edge programs and technology to enrich student learning. 

Early Registration & Housing Open on Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. ET*

*State Association Members, CUBE Members, and District Members only. Registration for individual members, alumni members, and exhibitors opens on Sept. 2. Registration for the general public opens on Sept. 9

Schedule-at-a-Glance (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

All dates and times are subject to change.

Friday, April 2

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Experiential Learning Site Visits (Ticketed Event)
9 – 10:15 a.m. Rural Breakfast
9 – 10:15 a.m. District Council Breakfast
9 a.m. – Noon Preconference Workshops (Ticketed Event)
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
12:45 – 2 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
2:30 – 4 p.m. (Doors open at 2 p.m.) Opening General Session
4 – 6 p.m. Welcome Reception (Exhibit Hall)

Saturday, April 3

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration
9 – 10:15 a.m. Magna Awards Breakfast (Ticketed Event)
9 – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Fireside Chat (Exhibit Hall)
Noon – 2 p.m. Council of Urban Boards of Education Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
12:45 – 2 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
1:30 – 2 p.m. Fireside Chat (Exhibit Hall)
2:30 – 4 p.m. (Doors open at 2 p.m.) General Session
7:30 – 10:30 p.m. CUBE Urban Night Out (UNO) (Ticketed Event)

Sunday, April 4

7:30 a.m. – Noon Registration
9 – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Closing General Session

Registration Fees

Registration Registration Deadline State Association Staff/Officers; CUBE & District Members Individual Members & COSA Members Alumni Members Districts in Member State Associations Unaffiliated School Board Members & General Public Corporate Guest (Includes General Session & Exhibit Hall)
Advanced Early Bird Dec. 4, 2026 $715 $845 $870 $935 $1,020 $1,500 $200
Early Bird Jan. 8, 2027 $825 $945 $990 $1,045 $1,160 $1,500 $200
Standard April 1, 2027 $935 $1,045 $1,170 $1,160 $1,375 $1,500 $200
Onsite April 2-4, 2027 $1,500 $1,275 $1,350 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $200

State Association Staff/Officers; CUBE & District Members; COSA Members: Complimentary

Unaffiliated School Board Member & General Public: $100

*In-person conference attendees only.

State Association Staff/Officers; CUBE & District Members, COSA Members: $250

Unaffiliated School Board Member & General Public: $250

Online access includes three live-streamed keynote sessions and on-demand access to select keynote recordings.

State Association Staff/Officers; CUBE & District Members; COSA Districts: $475

Unaffiliated School Board Member & General Public: $575

Conference Information

The submission window for the NSBA 2027 Annual Conference is now closed. If you have submitted a session, we are hoping to notify all presenters of their status in early to mid-September.

Explore sponsorship and exhibit opportunities designed to connect you with school district decision-makers.

Download the Prospectus

Cancellations & Refunds for Registration will be accepted through Thursday, February 18, 2027 with a full refund less a $175 processing fee.

Registration Cancellations received on or after Friday, February 19, 2027 will not be refunded.

No-shows will not receive a refund. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to NSBA: memberservices@nsba.org. Refunds will be processed within one week of request. NSBA is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.

If you need to make any changes to your hotel reservation, please contact the NSBA Registration & Hotel Support Center or by phone at (800) 616-8210 (U.S. & Canada) or (415) 979-2264 (International). The hotel reservation cancellation deadline is Monday, March 15, 2027. Cancellations on or after Tuesday, March 16, 2027 will forfeit the deposit or will be charged an amount equal to one night’s room and tax.

You must be registered for the conference before you can reserve housing. All reservations should be made prior to March 19, 2027. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.

Hotel map coming soon.