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54 Exclusive Educational Conferences and Events for 2025
October 26, 2024

54 Exclusive Educational Conferences and Events for 2025

Stakeholders in the educational sector can benefit from attending in-person and online educational conferences and events, where they can hear from thought-leaders, learn about recent research and best practices in the field, connect and network with other professionals, and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the nation.

These interdisciplinary events organized by leading educational institutions and featuring top experts offer access to various aspects of the dynamic educational environment to help educators and administrators enrich their teaching practices in line with new trends, make their institutions more inclusive and diverse, and boost the educational and emotional outcomes for their students.

However, with hundreds of education conferences in 2025, educators need to know where to focus their time, attention, and financial resources to reap the highest benefits for themselves, their institutions, and their students.

One company that is always present at these conferences is Fullmind, it's staffed by teachers and offers a significant number of services that support teachers, schools and districts around the country.

The list of the 54 most exclusive educational conferences and events in the US for 2025 includes:

1. 2024 CASE Conference

  • Date: November 4-6, 2024
  • Location: Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, GA
  • Website: https://www.casecec.org/the-case-conference-2024
  • Registration fee: $445-$745
  • Who should attend: Special education teachers and paraprofessionals, district- and school-level administrators, superintendents, assistant superintendents, school psychologists, counselors, and professional development coordinators

The annual conference of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is referred to as the Premier Professional Learning Opportunity for Special Education Leaders. The 2024 event features Chase Mielke, Glenna Wright-Gallo, Dan and Samuel Habib, and Julie Weatherly as keynote speakers.

2. Innovative Schools Summit Chicago

  • Date: November 6-8, 2024
  • Location: Chicago Marriott Marquis, Chicago, IL
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/chicago/
  • Registration fee: $695-$850
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit, this 4-in-1 conference features At-Risk Students Conference, Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, Innovative School Leadership Forum, and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. The event provides opportunities to connect with fellow educators, get re-energized, learn from the best in education, and discover new strategies to support all students.

3. 2024 AMLE Annual Conference

The 51st annual conference of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) - AMLE24- offers an opportunity to explore new strategies and best practices in middle level education, meet peers with passion for the middle grade teaching, and gain motivation and aspiration to bring back to school communities.

4. NSTA National Conference on Science Education New Orleans 24

  • Date: November 6-9, 2024
  • Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), New Orleans, LA
  • Website: https://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-new-orleans-2024
  • Registration fee: $155-$500
  • Who should attend: K-12 science teachers, STEM educators, science department heads and chairs, school administrators, curriculum developers, science education consultants, and educational technology specialists

The annual conference of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) aims to Spark Creativity in Science and STEM Education. This exclusive science-focused education conference features STEM Haven, Tech Tools, Students and Sensemaking, Curriculum & Assessment, and Research to Practice events. 

5. NAEYC Annual Conference

  • Date: November 6-9, 2024
  • Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
  • Website: https://www.naeyc.org/events/annual
  • Registration fee: $385-$670
  • Who should attend: PreK-3 teachers and educators, daycare centers and early learning center directors and administrators, early childhood education program directors and leaders, school principals, early childhood special education professionals, and curriculum developers

The annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) gathers together early childhood educators from around the world to connect, collaborate, and learn together. LeVar Burton is the opening session speaker of the largest early childhood education conference for the year. 

6. 2024 NCTE Annual Convention

  • Date: November 21-24, 2024
  • Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), Boston, MA
  • Website: https://convention.ncte.org/
  • Registration fee: $350-$540
  • Who should attend: K-12 ELA teachers and educators, English language department heads and chairs, literary specialists, reading coaches, writing and composition instructors, curriculum specialists, school administrators, librarians, and publishers

The annual convention of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is the premier annual event for English language arts and literacy educators. #NCTE24 is themed Heart Hope Humanity 2024 and offers vibrant sessions, workshops, meetings, celebrations, and get-togethers.

7. Teaching Emotional Brains

  • Date: November 22-24, 2024
  • Location: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
  • Website: https://www.learningandthebrain.com/conference-531/teaching-emotional-brains/
  • Registration fee: $499-$729
  • Who should attend: Educators, parents, curriculum and staff developers, speech-language pathologists, PreK-12 teachers and administrators, learning specialists, special educators, early childhood educators, school psychologists, technology, reading, and behavior support teachers, superintendents, principals, school heads, guidance counselors, trauma and mental health professional, school leaders, and college and university professors

This Learning of the Brain interdisciplinary conference focuses on Strategies for Student Behavior, Resilience, Regulation, Trauma, and EQ in Challenging Times. The event explores the Science of Emotion and its impact on behavior, resilience, regulation, and mental health. This education conference helps discover evidence-based strategies to calm challenging behaviors and manage classrooms in high-needs schools, promote emotional intelligence and regulation, raise resilience, create trauma-informed schools, encourage empathy, confront bullying, improve reading, and ensure emotionally-engaged classrooms.

8. 2024 CEL Annual Convention

  • Date: November 24-26, 2024
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Website: https://ncte.org/groups/cel/convention/
  • Registration fee: $275-$395
  • Who should attend: K-12 ELA leading teachers, English department heads and chairs, literacy coaches, ELA curriculum developers, school principals, district administrators, authors, librarians, and publishers

The Conference on English Leadership (CEL) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is organized under the motto LEADERSHIP matters; Leadership MATTERS. #CEL24 aims to provide a collaborative, dynamic, discussion-based forum for literacy leaders.

9. Education Commission of the States Winter Commissioners Meeting

The annual, invitation-only Winter Commissioners Meeting of the Education Commision of the States is designed to bring together commissioners, partners, and state leaders to learn about key education policy issues and plans for 2025. This is one of the most exclusive educational events that is accessible by invitation only.

10. ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024 Conference and Expo

  • Date: December 4-7, 2024
  • Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
  • Website: https://www.careertechvision.com/2024/index.cfm
  • Registration fee: $495-$850
  • Who should attend: CTE teachers and educators, technical school instructors, CTE program directors and administrators, curriculum developers, professional development coordinators, apprenticeship program coordinators, industry partners, and employers

The annual conference and exposition of the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is considered The Career and Technical Education Event of the Year. VISION 2024 features 5,000+ attendees, 400+ presenters, 250+ exhibitors, and 300+ concurrent sessions.

11. Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)

  • Date: January 14-17, 2025
  • Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
  • Website: https://www.fetc.org/
  • Registration fee: $990-$1,100
  • Who should attend: District leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, Esports leaders, and library leaders

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) acts as the Convergence of Innovation and Aspiration with the aim to Explore the Infinite Realms of Edtech. The event unites visionary educators, innovative tech leaders, and groundbreaking educational solutions that revolutionize learning.

12. LitCon: National K-8 Literacy Conference

  • Date: February 1-4, 2025
  • Location: Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH
  • Website: https://literacyconference.org/
  • Registration fee: $425-$730
  • Who should attend: K-8 classroom teachers, literacy coaches and specialists, building and district administrators, Title I teachers and coordinators, interventionists, teachers of multilingual learners, curriculum directors, language arts specialists, and reading recovery professionals

LitCon operates as the Homecoming of Leaders in Childhood Literacy. In 2025, LitCon celebrates its 40th year and aims to be the Best K-8 Literacy Conference in North America. The event explores various topics including reading, writing, differentiated instruction, comprehension, phonics, phonemic awareness, word work, oral language, intervention strategies for struggling readers, supporting diverse learners, and literacy leadership and coaching.

13. NCTM Spring Conference 2025

  • Date: February 5-7, 2025
  • Location: Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO
  • Website: https://mediakit.theygsgroup.com/nctm/#slide=regional-conferences
  • Registration fee: TBD
  • Who should attend: K-12 mathematics teachers and educators, mathematics department heads and chairs, school principals, district administrators, and curriculum developers

The Regional Conference & Exposition of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) provides an opportunity to interact with thousands of classroom teachers and decision-makers in the mathematics education field. This math-exclusive education conference past attendance averaged 2,000+ attendees.

14. Innovative Schools Summit New York

  • Date: February 12-15, 2025
  • Location: Marriott Marquis New York, New York, NY
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/new-york/
  • Registration fee: $550-$695
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit education conferences 2025, this 4-in-1 conference features Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, School Climate & Culture Forum, and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. The event allows education stakeholders to network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to succeed in the classroom and in their career.

15. Beyond School Hours 2025

  • Date: February 13-16, 2025
  • Location: Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL
  • Website: https://beyondschoolhours.org/
  • Registration fee: $635-$695
  • Who should attend: K-12 after-school program teachers and educators, directors, coordinators, school administrators, district leaders, program evaluators, community-based organization leaders, and community engagement coordinators

Beyond School Hours (BHS) aims to be A Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders by providing vital professional development opportunities for educators and leaders working with students of all ages, across America. The 2025 theme of Education Amplified signifies commitment to turning up the volume on the voices and ideas that shape the landscape of education. This after-school conference focuses on five strands including Strategic Horizons, A Creative Canvas, Out-of-School Time Resilience, Community Connection, and Tech Frontier.

16. Teaching Stronger Brains

  • Date: February 20-22, 2025
  • Location: Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
  • Website: https://www.learningandthebrain.com/conference-532/teaching-stronger-brains/
  • Registration fee: $499-$729
  • Who should attend: Educators, parents, curriculum and staff developers, speech-language pathologists, PreK-12 teachers and administrators, learning specialists, special educators, early childhood educators, school psychologists, technology, reading, and behavior support teachers, superintendents, principals, school heads, guidance counselors, trauma and mental health professional, school leaders, and college and university professors

This Learning of the Brain interdisciplinary conference concentrates on Promoting Student Strengths, Character, Gratitude, Hope, and Agency in a Deficit-Focused Age. The event explores the Science of Student Brain Strengths to help stakeholders provide strength-based teaching, promote character and honesty, strengthen neurodiverse students through their abilities, cultivate gratitude and wonder, harness the power of hope for student success, use the brain’s hidden talents, and foster student agency and autonomy to motivate learners in today’s disengaged, dependent, and deficit-focused age.

17. 2025 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference

  • Date: February 24-26, 2025
  • Location: Westin San Diego Bayview, San Diego, CA
  • Website: https://www.k12six.org/2025-conference
  • Registration fee: $175-$500
  • Who should attend: K-12 district IT directors, technology coordinators, chief information security officers, cybersecurity administrators, superintendents, assistant superintendents, cybersecurity educators, data privacy officers, school counselors, law enforcement and cybersecurity incident responders, and advocacy groups

This nationwide conference hosted by the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) is a unique event designed to identify and share solutions and best practices that better defend the K-12 education sector from emerging cybersecurity threats. This is an increasingly larger problem within the educational system that needs constantly evolving solutions.

18. SXSW EDU Conference & Festival

  • Date: March 3-6, 2025
  • Location: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
  • Website: https://www.sxswedu.com/
  • Registration fee: $595-$795
  • Who should attend: Educators, administrators, policymakers, students, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, creatives, and visionaries

This educational event aims to bring together the brightest minds in education to address complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere. The conference features diverse speakers, sessions, competitions, performances, and film screenings organized in 12 thematic tracks and formats.

19. AASA National Conference on Education

  • Date: March 3-6, 2025
  • Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
  • Website: https://nce.aasa.org/
  • Registration fee: $795-$1,450
  • Who should attend: District superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other school leaders

The annual conference of the School Superintendents Association (AASA) is designed to provide the latest insights, strategies, and best practices to help superintendents lead their school district to success using all available modern tools under the motto Future Driven Leadership. The event features 5,600+ attendees, 450+ educational speakers, 490+ exhibitors, and 300+ sessions.

20. 2025 National PTA Legislative Conference

The annual legislative conference of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) aims to help PTAs, schools, educators, teachers, and parents grow their advocacy skills and speak with members of Congress about issues important to them, their students, and their community.

21. ASBO International’s Eagle Institute Workshop

This workshop organized by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International aims to bridge the gap between the past and the present to empower today’s school business practitioners by extracting valuable insights from the greatest leaders of yesterday.

22. ASBO International’s 2025 Leadership Forum

  • Date: March 6-7, 2025
  • Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street, Tampa, FL
  • Website: https://network.asbointl.org/leadershipforum2025/overview
  • Registration fee: $250-$1,675
  • Who should attend: School business professionals, district members, affiliate executive directors and staff, and Emeritus members

This premier two-day educational event organized by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International is designed to offer multiple tracks that allow emerging and established leaders alike to enhance various facets of leadership in the school business.

23. CEC 2025 Convention & Expo

  • Date: March 12-15, 2025
  • Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
  • Website: https://cecconvention.org/
  • Registration fee: $79-$719
  • Who should attend: Special education teachers and educators, paraprofessionals, instructional assistants, principals, school and district administrators, curriculum developers, school counselors, mental health professionals, social workers, assistive technology specialists, advocacy network representatives, and parents

The Special Education Convention & Expo of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is THE professional development event for special educators to find research, tips, and strategies that they can apply in practice to support students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. The event brings together thousands of special education professionals from around the globe.

24. TESOL 2025 International Convention & Expo

The annual convention and exposition of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association is the largest professional development event in the English language teaching field. The event features thousands of attendees, hundreds of sessions, and 50+ exhibits.

25. Innovative Schools Summit Orlando

  • Date: March 20-23, 2025
  • Location: Marriott World Center, Orlando, FL
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/Orlando/
  • Registration fee: $495-$650
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit, this 4-in-1 conference features Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Forum, and Innovative School Leadership Forum. Educators get an opportunity to network with fellow educators, find out new strategies to support their students, and take home ideas to implement immediately at their school.

26. COSSBA National Conference 2025

  • Date: March 21-23, 2025
  • Location: Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
  • Website: https://www.cossba.org/cossba-national-conference
  • Registration fee: $675-$995
  • Who should attend: School board members, district superintendents and assistant superintendents, school district legal counsels, school principals and administrators, school financial officers, curriculum developers, education advocates, parents, and PR and communication specialists

The 2025 national educational conference of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is themed Education for All: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers. The event focuses on creating a unified front and ensuring access for all by developing and implementing policies and practices that eliminate barriers in public education.

27. National Service-Learning Conference

  • Date: March 26-28, 2025
  • Location: Saint Paul RiverCenter, Saint Paul, MN
  • Website: https://nylc.org/slc/
  • Registration fee: $407-$613
  • Who should attend: Educators, non-profit leaders, students, and visionaries

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference is titled The Next Chapter: Intention, Impact, Equity. #SLC25 aims to prepare education professionals to embark on a journey into the next chapter of service-learning excellence by exploring how intentional actions can drive meaningful impact and advance equity in communities.

28. NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo

  • Date: March 27-30, 2025
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
  • Website: https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2025-annual-conference-expo
  • Registration fee: $525-$1,499
  • Who should attend: Study abroad program advisors and administrators, international education directors and administrators, educators and teachers, ESL and foreign language teachers, student affair professionals, and policy makers

The 2025 edition of the annual conference and exposition of NAFSA: Association of International Educators is held under the motto Purpose, Place, and Partnership. The event aims to be the most diverse, comprehensive, and exciting international education conference and exposition.

29. NSTA National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 25

The National Conference on Science Education of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) convenes for the LOVE of science education. The event is organized by educators for educators to provide an arsenal of engaging, practical strategies for classrooms, schools, and districts.

30. Carnegie Foundation Summit on Improvement in Education

  • Date: March 30-April 2, 2025
  • Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, CA
  • Website: https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/carnegie-summit/
  • Registration fee: TBD
  • Who should attend: Classroom teachers, educators, school principals and administrators, district superintendents and leaders, curriculum coordinators, education researchers and scholars, advocates, and policy makers

The annual summit of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching offers a unique opportunity for a vibrant and diverse community committed to improvement in education to come together and learn from each other.

31. CoSN 2025 Annual Conference

  • Date: March 31-April 2, 2025
  • Location: Hyatt Regency Seattle, Seattle, WA
  • Website: https://www.cosn.org/cosn2025/
  • Registration fee: $999-$1,099
  • Who should attend: Teachers, educators, school principals, district superintendents, school and district IT directors, education advocates, and policy makers

The flagship annual event of the Consortium of School Networking is themed Human Leadership in a World of AI. The conference allows educators to join peers from around the country to network, learn, share, and discuss the hottest topics in Edtech affecting school districts, such as cybersecurity, digital equity, and artificial intelligence.

32. OLC Innovate 2025

  • Date: April 1-4, 2025
  • Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN
  • Website: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/attend-2025/innovate/
  • Registration fee: TBD
  • Who should attend: Online and hybrid teachers and instructors, curriculum developers and designers, online school principals and administrators, district leaders, online learning program coordinators, and technical service providers

OLC Innovate 2025 is co-hosted by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and MERLOT and offers a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended learning. The theme of the conference is The Rhythm of Innovation: Hitting the High Notes in Digital Education.

33. NSBA 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition

The annual conference of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is The Conference for Public Education Leaders. This national event brings together education leaders from across the country to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore the most recent programs and technology to enrich student learning.

34. The Science of Learning

  • Date: April 25-27, 2025
  • Location: Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel, New York, NY
  • Website: https://www.learningandthebrain.com/conference-533/the-science-of-learning/
  • Registration fee: $499-$729
  • Who should attend: Educators, parents, curriculum and staff developers, speech-language pathologists, PreK-12 teachers and administrators, learning specialists, special educators, early childhood educators, school psychologists, technology, reading, and behavior support teachers, superintendents, principals, school heads, guidance counselors, trauma and mental health professional, school leaders, and college and university professors

This Learning of the Brain interdisciplinary conference focuses on Using Research to Innovate and Transform Teaching, EdTech, and School Leadership for the Future. The event aims to help educators learn ways to boost memory and learning, examine effective and sustainable teaching practices, use formative assessments and rethink grades, explore AI, smart phones, and edtech, support brain-to-brain synchronized, social, and collaborative learning, create classrooms and spaces for innovation and discovery, improve reading and math instruction, and develop school leadership skills for the future.

35. Online Teaching Conference

  • Date: June 14-16, 2025
  • Location: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
  • Website: https://onlineteachingconference.org/
  • Registration fee: $499-$649
  • Who should attend: Online education teachers and instructors, online learning program administrators and coordinators, school administrators, district leaders, and technical service providers

The Online Teaching Conference is a premier gathering of faculty, staff, and administrators leading the way in developing innovative and effective online education. The inter-segmental educational event 2025 focuses on curriculum, pedagogy, and technology to improve online instruction, learning, and student access.

36. 2025 Model Schools Conference

  • Date: June 22-25, 2025
  • Location: Gaylord National DC, Washington, DC
  • Website: https://www.hmhco.com/model-schools-conference
  • Registration fee: $695-$1,195
  • Who should attend: Educators, teachers, instructors, school principals, district superintendents, special education coordinators and professionals, and curriculum developers

The 33rd Model Schools Conference promises to recharge participants and provide them with actionable strategies to maintain momentum in their journey to improve student outcomes and overall culture. The event offers inspiring stories, innovative approaches, and practical tools.

37. 2025 National PTA Virtual Convention

  • Date: June 25-28, 2025
  • Location: Virtual
  • Website: https://www.pta.org/home/events/event-list#winter
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fee is $75)
  • Who should attend: PTA members, educators, teachers, school administrators, district representatives, and parents

This annual virtual event hosted by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) allows participants to connect with PTA leaders, parents, and educators to boost their impact for every child in the community.

38. ASCD Annual Conference 25 + ISTELive 25

  • Date: June 29-July 2, 2025
  • Location: Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, Grand Hyatt San Antonio and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX
  • Website: https://event.ascd.org/2025/ and https://conference.iste.org/2025/
  • Registration fee: TBD
  • Who should attend: Classroom teachers, educators, instructors, curriculum developers and designers, school principals and administrators, district superintendents and leaders, and others

Interested participants have the chance to attend simultaneously the annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) titled Leading Without Limits and the annual event of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) themed Inspiring Bold Innovation. This massive event aims to help educators Spark Joyful Learning.

39. Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas

  • Date: July 7-11, 2025
  • Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/vegas/
  • Registration fee: $495-$695
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit, this 4-in-1 conference features Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, School Discipline Conference, and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. This educational conference provides educators with an opportunity to connect with peer educators, learn from nationally recognized experts, and access proven strategies to succeed in the classroom.

40. AASA/ASBO 2025 Legislative Advocacy Conference

The annual legislative advocacy conference of the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International aims to help stakeholders learn about key federal policy issues that affect students and schools by hearing from policy makers, meeting with elected officials, and developing advocacy leadership skills.

41. United: The National Conference on School Leadership

  • Date: July 11-13, 2025
  • Location: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA
  • Website: https://www.theunitedconference.org/
  • Registration fee: $885-$1,300
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 school leaders

The National Conference on School Leadership is powered by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The event is based on the idea that we are stronger together and thus offers a robust platform for school leaders to amplify their collective voice, learn from one another, and leave invigorated with fresh perspectives.

42. ASCA Annual Conference

The annual conference of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is the premier school counseling professional development event where thousands of school counseling professionals take part.

43. School Nutrition Association 2025 Annual National Conference

The Annual National Conference (ANC) of the School Nutrition Association is referred to as the School Nutrition Event of the Year. It brings together thousands of school nutrition program operators, industry partners, and allied organizations for an educational and networking experience.

44. Innovative Schools Summit Nashville

  • Date: July 14-18, 2025
  • Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/nashville/
  • Registration fee: $495-$695
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit, this 5-in-1 conference features At-Risk Students Conference, Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference, Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, Social Climate & Culture Forum, and Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference.

45. NSPRA National Seminar

The national seminar of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) is one of the most exclusive educational conferences and events in 2025 dedicated to school public relations professionals.

46. Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio

  • Date: July 25-28, 2025
  • Location: Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX
  • Website: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/san-antonio/
  • Registration fee: TBD (fees for other Innovative School Summits are $495-$850)
  • Who should attend: PreK-12 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, deans, other administrators, special ed personnel, school counselors, social workers, interventionists, behaviorists, psychologists, community and faith-based youth workers, and after-school program coordinators

As part of the Innovative Schools Summit, this 4-in-1 conference features Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, ELL Conference, and Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference.

47. NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition

The annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the Premier Mathematics Education Event of the Year. It brings together thousands of mathematics educators from around the world to cooperate, network, learn, inspire, and get inspired.

48. ASBO International’s National Conference & Expo

The ASBO International’s Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) brings together 1,000+ school business leaders from around the globe for engaging professional development and educational sessions covering timely topics that impact school finances, network opportunities, and the latest products and services in school business.

49. 2025 CASE Conference

  • Date: November 5-7, 2025
  • Location: TDD, Oklahoma City, MO
  • Website: https://www.casecec.org/the-case-conference-2024
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fees are $445-$745)
  • Who should attend: Special education teachers and paraprofessionals, district- and school-level administrators, superintendents, assistant superintendents, school psychologists, counselors, and professional development coordinators

The annual conference of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is the Premier Professional Learning Opportunity for Special Education Leaders for 2025. Some topics include innovative practices in IDEA implementation, specific learning disabilities, universal design for learning, and attracting, preparing, and retaining staff.

50. 2025 AMLE Annual Conference

  • Date: November 6-8, 2025
  • Location: TBD, Indianapolis, IN
  • Website: https://my.amle.org/Events/Calendar-of-Events?type=1
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fees are $150-$650)
  • Who should attend: 5-9 grade teachers and educators, middle school administrators, district leaders, curriculum specialists, school psychologists, counselors, and special education staff

The 52nd edition of the annual conference of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) provides opportunities to study new strategies and best practices in middle level education, network with peers, and develop motivation and aspiration to bring back to school communities.

51. NAEYC Annual Conference

  • Date: November 19-22, 2025
  • Location: TBD, Orlando, FL
  • Website: https://www.naeyc.org/events/future-dates
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fees are $385-$670)
  • Who should attend: PreK-3 teachers and educators, daycare centers and early learning center directors and administrators, early childhood education program directors and leaders, school principals, early childhood special education professionals, and curriculum developers

The annual educational conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for 2025 brings together early childhood educators from around the globe to connect, cooperate, and learn together via interactive sessions, workshops, meetings, and gatherings.

52. 2025 NCTE Annual Convention

  • Date: November 20-23, 2025
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
  • Website: https://convention.ncte.org/past-annual-conventions/
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fees are $350-$540)
  • Who should attend: K-12 ELA teachers and educators, English language department heads and chairs, literary specialists, reading coaches, writing and composition instructors, curriculum specialists, school administrators, librarians, and publishers

The annual convention of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) aims to be the premier annual event for English language arts and literacy educators. Participants can learn from experts and take part in various sessions on a wide range of topics that inspire teaching.

53. ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2025 Conference and Expo

  • Date: December 10-13, 2025
  • Location: TBD, Nashville, TN
  • Website: https://www.careertechvision.com/events_experiences.cfm
  • Registration fee: TBD (2024 fees are $495-$850)
  • Who should attend: CTE teachers and educators, technical school instructors, CTE program directors and administrators, curriculum developers, professional development coordinators, apprenticeship program coordinators, industry partners, and employers

The exclusive annual conference of the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is positioned as The Career and Technical Education Event of the Year. This is a must-attend event for career and technical education professionals from around the country.

54. ASBO International’s 2026 Leadership Forum

The Annual Leadership Forum of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International for 2026 provides multiple tracks that allow emerging and established leaders to enhance various facets of leadership in the school business.

Bottom Line

These are the 54 most exclusive educational conferences and events for 2025 that are guaranteed to bring together some of the most popular and most successful experts in the education field. They will cover a wide range of hot topics relevant to US educational professionals, whether in the public or private education system. Amid this diversity of subjects and formats, interested education practitioners are guaranteed to find an event right up their alley.