New York State School Boards Association - NYSSBA 2026
NYSSBA's Annual Convention & Education Expo is the flagship event of the New York State School Boards Association, held in 2026 in Buffalo, NY. As the largest gathering of its kind in New York State, NYSSBA's Annual Convention and Education Expo delivers a unique combination of extensive educational programming, dynamic networking opportunities and inspirational speakers and exhibits. It's a must-attend event for school board members, superintendents, district and building-level administrators and other education leaders who are looking for ways to collaborate and continuously improve student outcomes. The program blends keynote addresses, dozens of breakout sessions on governance and education policy, an Education Expo of vendors serving school districts, and structured peer networking. Attendees come away with practical strategies to strengthen board service, improve district decision-making, and better serve their students and communities. Can't make it to Buffalo? Join us from the comfort of home for our Annual Convention Digital Experience. First introduced in 2024, the Digital Experience takes some of the most highly anticipated Convention sessions and brings them right to your screen.