Conference Attendees

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Registration

2025 attendees register for conference

Registration for our 2026 conference in Nashville will open on October 1. On that date, you will be able to use our registration portal to get started. 

Join us July 14-17 for four days of hands-on professional learning and networking with colleagues.

You can find the following registration information below:

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Schedule at a Glance

The 2025 conference program and postcard

Each year we have exciting speakers and events. While we get the plan in place for 2026, check out last year’s conference schedule to see what a day at our conference is like!

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See Our 2025 Keynote and Featured Speakers

2025 keynote speaker on stage at the 2025 Making Schools Work Conference

We will be announcing our keynote and featured speakers for the 2026 conference as the date draws nearer. In the meantime, check out who spoke at our 2025 Making Schools Work Conference. 

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Learning Communities

2025 attendees attend a preconference session

In addition to attending the 2026 conference, you will be able to join one of three learning communities – each offering additional topic-focused sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

More information about each of these learning communities will be on our website soon. Be the first to learn as we publish new information about these communities by signing up through the button below.

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Pacesetter and Leadership Awards

Pacesetter winners accept their award at the 2025 conference

Do you have a school that meets the Gene Bottoms Pacesetter Award standards? If so, we hope that you will nominate them for a Pacesetter award. Nominations are open from October-January each year.

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Team, Social and Networking Events

An attendee at the 2025 conference meets an author at a book signing

Whether you need a place to gather with your team, you want to add on some fun to your conference experience or you want to connect with others and learn new skills, we have options for you. 

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Attendee Service Center

Attendees sit and talk at the 2025 conference.

Our attendee service center is the way to access everything you need for the conference.

Before the conference, you can use it to register and create add-ons to your registration. 

During the conference, you can use it to find handouts and session information.

After, you can evaluate sessions and receive your certificate of appreciation there.