California Association of School Business Officials - CASBO Con 2027
Event Date
April 7–9, 2027
Location
Sacramento, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryCASBO Con 27 is the annual conference and California School Business Expo hosted by the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO). The event brings together 2,000+ school business professionals from across California to connect, learn and grow, and is scheduled for April 7-9, 2027 in Sacramento.
The conference is built specifically for the school business community. Attendees learn alongside school business professionals from across California through educational sessions, networking opportunities and more. A signature feature is the California School Business Expo, where attendees connect with trusted partners showcasing innovative products and services designed to support efficient, effective school operations.
Attendance is restricted to the profession. CASBO Con is an education conference and expo for California School Business Officials. Only school business officials and confirmed exhibitors are permitted to attend, and Associate Members must be exhibitors to attend. For school district CFOs, business managers, and operations leaders, it is a focused opportunity for professional development, peer learning, and connecting with vetted vendors serving California public education.
Show Highlights
- California School Business Expo: Connect with trusted partners showcasing innovative products and services designed to support efficient, effective school operations.
- Educational sessions and peer learning: Learn alongside school business professionals from across California through educational sessions, networking opportunities and more.
- AMC Golf Tournament: Kick off CASBO Con with a day on the course that blends networking, friendly competition, and support for CASBO Con scholarships.
- Member-driven content: Sessions are developed through an open Call for Content, so programming is built by school business professionals, for school business professionals.
Attendance
CASBO Con draws 2,000+ California school business professionals.
Booth Pricing
Exhibitor booths are sold in 10' x 10' units. Published 10' x 10' booth pricing is: Regular Booth $2,450; Regular Corner $2,600; Premium Location $2,750; and Premium Corner $2,900. Each booth purchase includes general attendance badges for exhibitor staff, with CASBO Partners receiving 5 attendee badges per booth, Associate Members 3 badges per booth, and Non-members 1 badge per booth (maximum of 10 badges allowed per 10' x 10' booth purchase).
Registration
Attendance is limited to school business officials and confirmed exhibitors. Only school business officials and confirmed exhibitors are permitted to attend CASBO Con, and Associate Members must be exhibitors to attend.
For exhibitors, booths can be reserved through the CASBO exhibitor portal for the 2027 show. Exhibitor questions can be directed to Laura Bohannon (expo@casbo.org), and sponsorship questions to Lori Smith (lsmith@casbo.org). Prospective presenters could submit session proposals through the Call for Content, which for the 2027 program was open through September 14.
History
CASBO Con is the annual conference and California School Business Expo of the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), the statewide professional association headquartered in Sacramento. In recent years the conference has rotated among major California cities, including San Diego and Sacramento. CASBO's 2022 Annual Conference & California School Business Expo was held March 29 - April 1 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. The 2026 edition (CASBO Con 26) was held in San Diego, and the show returns to Sacramento for CASBO Con 27 in April 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CASBO Con 27 taking place?
CASBO Con 27 is scheduled for April 7-9, 2027 in Sacramento, California. The conference and California School Business Expo are held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento.
Who can attend CASBO Con?
CASBO Con is an education conference and expo for California school business officials. Only school business officials and confirmed exhibitors are permitted to attend, and Associate Members must be exhibitors to attend.
How much does an exhibitor booth cost?
Booths are sold in 10' x 10' units. Pricing is $2,450 for a Regular Booth, $2,600 for a Regular Corner, $2,750 for a Premium Location, and $2,900 for a Premium Corner. Each booth includes a set number of attendee badges depending on membership level.
What are the highlights of CASBO Con?
The event features educational sessions, extensive networking, and the California School Business Expo, where attendees connect with partners showcasing products and services for school operations. It also kicks off with the AMC Golf Tournament, which supports CASBO Con scholarships.
How do I get to the venue from Sacramento International Airport?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is roughly 11 miles from the convention center, about a 15-minute drive. Options include ride-hail services (about $20-$35), taxis (about $35-$45), and SacRT light rail (about $2.75, taking around 45 minutes).
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