National Conference on Education - AASA 2027
Event Date
February 25–27, 2027
Location
Atlanta, GA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AASA National Conference on Education (NCE) is the premier national event for superintendents and K–12 school system leaders, hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. The 2027 edition, themed "The Promise in Action," takes place February 25–27, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, with optional pre-conference workshops on February 24.
NCE is one of the largest national gatherings of superintendents, drawing more than 4,000 education leaders from all 50 states. The audience is ideal for superintendents, district leaders, central-office staff, education professors, and K–12 leadership teams from across the U.S. and internationally, and both AASA members and nonmembers are welcome to attend.
Attendees come for professional development, leadership insights, and high-level networking that support student achievement and district excellence. Programming is built around the Future Ready Education Framework and explores student-centered learning, leadership strategies, school safety, hiring and retention, data-driven accountability, and school-community partnerships. With general sessions, thought-leader panels, roundtables, workshops, and a large exhibit hall, NCE offers school leaders a chance to step out of their districts and return home ready to lead with purpose and impact.
Show Highlights
- Theme: "The Promise in Action," centered on the Public Education Promise and the Future Ready Education Framework.
- Session formats: General sessions, NCE Thought Leaders panels, roundtables, pre-conference workshops, and digital content designed for K–12 leaders.
- Key topics: Student-centered learning, leadership strategies, school safety, hiring and retention, data-driven accountability, and school-community partnerships.
- Exhibit Hall: A large showcase of education solution providers with direct access to district decision-makers.
- Conference Daily Online (CDO): AASA's official digital newsletter delivering daily highlights, speaker recaps, video clips, and photos.
- Special events: Community-service activities such as Blessings in a Backpack, plus a Health & Wellness Center and Social Media Lounge.
- Mobile app: An official NCE 2027 app expected to launch closer to the conference.
Attendance
According to AASA, NCE is one of the largest national gatherings of superintendents, attracting over 4,000 education leaders from all 50 states. The audience consists primarily of superintendents, district leaders, central-office staff, education professors, and K–12 leadership teams from across the U.S. and internationally.
Registration
Registration for NCE 2027 is open through the official registration portal. New for 2027: all attendees, both AASA members and nonmembers, must sign in to or create an AASA account (my.aasa.org) before registering.
Attendee rates by tier (Early by Oct. 31 / Regular by Jan. 15 / Late after Jan. 15):
- Member Attendee: $795 / $900 / $1,005
- Nonmember Attendee: $1,025 / $1,130 / $1,240
- Professor Member: $480 / $585 / $690
- Retired Member: $480 / $585 / $690
- Life/Honorary/Emeritus Member: Complimentary
- Comprehensive Registration (includes one year of AASA membership): $1,240 / $1,345 / $1,450
Team Registration (minimum 3 people from the same district, at least one an Active AASA Member; all registered together): $710 / $845 / $995 each. Guest Registration (spouse/guest, non-education field): $90 flat.
Cancellation policy: Requests received by Friday, December 11, 2026 receive a refund minus a $100 fee; requests on or after December 12, 2026 are non-refundable. For help, contact the registration support center at (866) 226-4939 (US & Canada) or (415) 268-2097 (International).
History
The National Conference on Education is the long-running flagship annual event of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the leading national voice for public education and school system leadership. The organization is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The 2027 conference, themed "The Promise in Action," continues NCE's tradition as one of the largest national gatherings of superintendents, drawing more than 4,000 education leaders each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the AASA National Conference on Education 2027?
NCE 2027 takes place February 25–27, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Optional pre-conference workshops are held on February 24.
Who should attend NCE 2027?
The conference is designed for superintendents, district leaders, central-office staff, education professors, and K–12 leadership teams from across the U.S. and internationally. Both AASA members and nonmembers are welcome to attend.
How do I register and how much does it cost?
Registration is open online, and all attendees must sign in to or create an AASA account before registering. Member attendee rates start at $795 early, nonmember rates at $1,025 early, with team discounts available for groups of three or more from the same district.
Where should I stay during the conference?
AASA offers a block of official downtown Atlanta hotels near the Georgia World Congress Center, with the Signia by Hilton serving as the headquarter hotel. Book your hotel through AASA's official housing partner (CMR) when you register, and avoid unauthorized hotel solicitations.
What can I expect at the conference and Exhibit Hall?
NCE offers general sessions, thought-leader panels, roundtables, workshops, and a large Exhibit Hall covering topics like student-centered learning, school safety, and data-driven accountability. The Exhibit Hall is open Thursday, February 25 from 7:30 AM–3:15 PM and Friday, February 26 from 11:00 AM–2:30 PM.
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