The best conferences are generally those that expand your thinking, reframe a current problem, provide practical recommendations, and encourage networking.
This list is not a review of the largest education conferences – those with large exhibitor halls that host the same people year after year. Instead, this is a list for education leaders interested in cultural, organizational, or instructional transformation.
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If that sounds like you – think about trying something other than the big education conferences and consider any one of the following events:
● Southwest Airlines Culture Connection – Hosted by Southwest Airlines annually in October, this event showcases the learnings of the airline, including their approaches to recruitment and celebrations and onboarding.
- The foundation for student success is a positive classroom culture - August 13, 2026
- The biggest back-to-school challenge - August 12, 2026
- How to build a positive classroom in the first 5 days of school - August 11, 2026