Upcoming In-Person Events
| DATES & LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
| 2026 Annual Conference October 4-6, 2026 | Marriott Convention Center | Chattanooga, TN Discover innovative strategies for success and gain insights into emerging trends from top-tier speakers. Connect with leaders from schools of similar size and budget, and rekindle valuable relationships within the independent school community. This is your opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of educational excellence. Starts: October 4 at 4:00 PM Ends: October 6 at 12:00 PM $595 member early-bird rate Learn More |
| 2026 Blueprint Sprint October 26-27, 2026 | Raleigh, NC As an independent school leader, you juggle the urgent and the important every day. The demands of students, faculty, and families require your immediate attention. The Blueprint Sprint is designed specifically for independent school leadership teams, to help you turn strategy into measurable progress. This high-impact workshop will give your team a structured blueprint and practical tools to bring a strategic priority to life so you can return to your school ready to implement real change. Starts: 8:30 AM Ends: 12:00 PM $1,995 per member school (team of 3-5 ppl) Learn More |
| 2026 LEAD AI: Timely Challenge Conference November 9, 2026 | The Westminster Schools | Atlanta, GA During this one-day AI intensive, learn from experts, explore with colleagues, adapt to purpose, and design for impact. Starts: 8:30 AM Ends: 4:00 PM $345 member early-bird rate Learn More |
| 2027 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference February 7-9, 2027 | Emory Conference Center | Atlanta, GA Delve into the latest research on student well-being along with cutting-edge instructional strategies to empower every student in your school. This dynamic program equips all members of the student support team (academic support specialists, counselors, nurses, deans of student life, community and belonging practitioners, and athletic trainers) with best practices tailored to the unique environment of independent schools, ensuring you can inspire and support all students to reach their full potential. |
| 2027 TransformEd: Teaching & Learning Conference February 9-10, 2027 | Emory Conference Center | Atlanta, GA Formerly known as Curriculum Symposium, through TransformEd, you’ll gain the tools and insights to create transformative learning experiences that inspire student success and a passion for lifelong learning. Explore cutting-edge pedagogical ideas, innovative instructional strategies, and game-changing educational tools designed to drive meaningful impact in the classroom. |
| 2027 Independent School Brand Summit: Where Communications, Marketing, Enrollment, and Advancement Converge February 10-11, 2027 | Emory Conference Center | Atlanta, GA The Independent School Brand Summit is a premier gathering designed for brand strategists, marketing and communication professionals, fundraisers, and enrollment management leaders in independent schools. This event brings together experts and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of school branding, storytelling, and strategic positioning in an increasingly competitive market. |
| 2027 Blueprint Sprint February 22-23, 2027 | Memphis, TN & April 12-13, 2027 | Atlanta, GA As an independent school leader, you juggle the urgent and the important every day. The demands of students, faculty, and families require your immediate attention. The Blueprint Sprint is designed specifically for independent school leadership teams, to help you turn strategy into measurable progress. This high-impact workshop will give your team a structured blueprint and practical tools to bring a strategic priority to life so you can return to your school ready to implement real change. Starts: 8:30 AM Ends: 12:00 PM $1,995 per member school (team of 3-5 ppl) Learn More |
| 2027 Annual Conference October 24-26, 2027 | Renaissance Waverly | Atlanta, GA Discover innovative strategies for success and gain insights into emerging trends from top-tier speakers. Connect with leaders from schools of similar size and budget, and rekindle valuable relationships within the independent school community. This is your opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of educational excellence. |
| ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. |