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Photo Gallery: Happenings From This Year’s Conference

Noelle Ellerson, AASA associate executive director of advocacy introduces Edgar Zazueta, ACSA executive director, at the 2024 AASA Conference on in San Diego, Calif. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.

With so much going on at the National Conference on Education, it's hard to catch it all. Take a look at some of our best photos from the 2024 conference, including pictures that didn't get posted with other articles or posts.

Gregg Behr hugs a conference attendee at his book signing after the 3rd General Session Friday. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Gregg Behr, center, was the keynote speaker at the closing session. His co-author, Ryan Rydzewski, right, joined him. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Conference attendees wait in line to get their book, When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, signed. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Carl Cohn shakes hands with a session attendee on Thursday. Photo by Jimmy Minichello.
Dog-petting was a hit feature of the Health & Wellness Center. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Many exhibitors set up unique booths at the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Nook, an exhibitor at this year's Exhibit Hall, provides calming spaces for students to keep engaging in learning. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Exhibitors have fun with bubbles in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Gregg Behr was the keynote speaker at the closing session. Photo by Howard Lipin.
Shari Camhi speaks with candidates for president-elect during the 1st General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on February 15, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.Photo by Sandy Huffaker for AASA.
David Schuler speaks during the 1st General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on Thursday. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Noelle Ellerson, AASA associate executive director of advocacy speaks during the General Session on Thursday. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Noelle Ellerson, AASA associate executive director of advocacy introduces Edgar Zazueta, ACSA executive director, at the 2024 AASA Conference on in San Diego, Calif. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Attendees packed roundtable sessions Thursday and Friday of the conference. Photo by Bennett Songer.
Book authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski meet conference attendees at their book signing following the 3rd General Session Saturday. Photo by Lyla Kelley.
Gregg Behr, front, was the keynote speaker at the closing session. His co-author, Ryan Rydzewski, joined him. Photo by Howard Lipin.
Actor Matthew McConoughey speaks via video during the 2nd General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference in San Diego, Calif. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Gladys Cruz presents Effie Jones Memorial Award to Alena Zachery-Ross. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Attendees walk past the AASA logo at the San Diego Convention Center, February 14, 2024. Photo by Howard Lipin/Conference Daily Online
Attendees listen during the Thought Leader: “Reclaiming the Narrative” session February 15, 2024. Photo by Howard Lipin.
Visitors to the Liberty PCS booth take the BrainTap experience in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Howard Lipin.
AASA President Gladys Cruz, left, presents Effie Jones Humanitarian Award to Francisco Durán. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Keynote Abran Maldanado speaks during the General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on Thursday, February 15, 2024 in San Diego, CA.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for AASA)
Sourcewell CEO Chad Coauette speaks during the General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Carol Quirk, director of special projects, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, Baltimore, Maryland, was one of the presenters during the “Creating Equity in Practice for the Success of Learners with Disabilities” session. Photo by Howard Lipin.
Michele Gay, keynote speaker during the General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on Friday, February 15, 2024 in San Diego, CA.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for AASA)
Keynote Abran Maldonado demonstrated how AI could be used “for good” during the General Session at the 2024 AASA Conference on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
Valerie Truesdale, the presenter during, Building Bridges: Shaping the Future of the Rural Workforce through a P-20 System model. Photo by Howard Lipin.
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