Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about AASA’s National Conference on Education?

Get answers to the most common questions about NCE 2027, including dates, location, registration, hotels, schedule and more.

The AASA National Conference on Education (NCE) is the premier national event for superintendents and K–12 school system leaders, hosted by AASA. It offers professional development, leadership insights, and networking to support student achievement and district excellence. NCE is one of the largest national gatherings of superintendents, attracting over 4,000 education leaders from all 50 states.

NCE 2027 will take place February 25–27, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Pre-conference workshops will be held February 24.

The event is ideal 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.

NCE 2027 will explore student-centered learning, leadership strategies, safety, hiring and retention, data-driven accountability, school-community partnerships, and preparing every child in every community for real life. Explore the full range of sessions designed around these key topics.

Registration for NCE 2027, February 25-27, Georgia World Congress Center – Atlanta, GA, is now open. Register today to save

New for 2027: All attendees must sign in to their AASA account to register. If you haven’t accessed the new member portal yet, please activate your account before you register. Non-members will also need to create an account before registering.

All attendees, both AASA members and nonmembers, must sign in or create an AASA account to register. It is recommended that you activate or create an account before you register for NCE 2027. The following steps will help you create an account: 

  1. Visit this link and read all instructions.
  2. On the login screen, click the Set Up an Account tab on the right.
  3. Create your account using your email address.
  4. Follow the prompts to verify your account.
  5. View your profile at my.aasa.org.

Pricing depends on AASA membership and registration date. View the full NCE registration rates and deadlines.

Yes. District teams of three or more, including one AASA member, are eligible for discounted rates. Read more about team registration.

Plan to make your hotel reservation when you register for NCE 2027. View the list of official conference hotels and secure your hotel room when you register for NCE 2027

The NCE 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.

NCE is hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association—the leading national voice for public education and school system leadership.

Yes, there will be a mobile app for NCE 2027. This app is expected to be released closer to the conference. 

Stay informed during the conference through Conference Daily Online (CDO), AASA’s official digital newsletter. CDO delivers daily highlights, speaker recaps, video clips, and photos from NCE 2027 directly to your inbox and the CDO website.

NCE 2027 is proudly supported by leading education partners. These sponsors help bring innovative tools and ideas to thousands of district leaders nationwide.

Interested exhibitors should contact the AASA advertising team. Exhibiting at NCE gives your company direct access to superintendents and school system leaders who influence billions in education spending.

NCE 2027 offers a wide range of session formats including general sessions, thought leader panels, roundtables, workshops, and digital content—designed to meet the learning preferences of today’s K–12 leaders.

The conference runs February 25–27, 2027, with optional Pre-Conference Workshops on February 24. The schedule page includes keynote sessions, education tracks, and exhibit hall hours.

For registration support, call (866) 226-4939 (US & Canada) or
(415) 268-2097 (International) between 9 AM–9 PM ET. You can also email aasasupport@cmrus.com for assistance.

Contact AASA directly at (703) 528-0700 or membership@aasa.org for help with your membership, including locating your membership ID or updating your account.

For general conference inquiries, reach out to aasance@aasa.org or call AASA at (703) 528-0700.