While we are open to a wide assortment of presentation topics, we’ve noted below particular focus areas that we hope to include in the 2026 Annual Conference, October 4-6, in Chattanooga, TN, where we will explore the critical challenges and emerging opportunities shaping our schools today.
Interested in presenting? We invite you to submit a proposal by March 15, 2026. Based on evidence-based shifts impacting education and SAIS data, we have identified key topics of interest across four dynamic learning journeys, which can help guide your submission.
Focus Areas: While we are open to a wide assortment of presentation topics, we’ve noted below particular focus areas that we hope to include in the 2026 Annual Conference.
Our network thrives on the open exchange of knowledge and resources. We welcome session proposals from leaders and experts in independent school education, whether you’re part of an SAIS member school or not. If your proposal is selected, we will contact you directly. While we are unable respond to every submission, we keep all proposals on file for future consideration.
