Plan Ahead: NCE 2026 Schedule
Over three action-packed days, AASA's National Conference on Education combines peer-to-peer networking with other superintendents from across the country, world-class education from seasoned practitioners, opportunities to interact with game-changers from outside the education field, and the NCE Exhibit Hall, which is filled with innovation. Don't miss attending one of the largest national gatherings of superintendents, attracting over 4,000 education leaders from all 50 states.
Download the NCE Mobile App to help you plan ahead for a seamless experience onsite. All session changes and handouts will be updated via the app.
Wednesday, February 11
All times are Central Standard Time (CST)
1 – 4PM
2 – 5PM
Registration Hours
2 – 5PM
4:30 – 5:30PM
AASA Graduation Ceremony and Celebration
Thursday, February 12
6 – 7AM
Ticketed Event: $10 fee Includes a T-Shirt
7AM – 3:30PM
7AM – 4:15PM
Registration Hours
7:30AM – 3:15PM
7:30AM – 3:15PM
7:30AM – 3:15PM
7:30AM – 3:15PM
7:30 – 9AM
Exhibit Hall Coffee Break
9 – 10AM
Affinity Groups for Black Educators
10:15 – 11:15AM
Affinity Groups for Latina/o Educators
10:15 – 11:15AM
12:45 – 1:45PM
1:45 – 2:45PM
1:45 – 3PM
Exhibit Hall Snack Break
2:15 – 3:15PM
3:30 – 5:30PM
Featuring Joe Sanfelippo, Leadership Coach, Joseph M Sanfelippo LLC, Fall Creek, WI
and a Special Performance by Charlie Worsham and his All-Star Band
and a Special Performance by Charlie Worsham and his All-Star Band
5:30 – 6:30PM
Welcome Reception Honoring the National Superintendent of the Year® and State Superintendents of the Year Winners
Friday, February 13
7:30AM – 5PM
Registration Hours
7:30AM – 5PM
9 – 11AM
Featuring Marcus Whitney,
Co-Founder and Minority Owner of MLS team, Nashville Soccer Club; Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, Nashville, TN
11AM – 12NOON
11AM – 2:30PM
11AM – 2:30PM
11AM – 2:30PM
11AM – 2:30PM
11:15AM– 12:15PM
12:45 – 1:45PM
1:45 – 2:15PM
Exhibit Hall Snacks
2:30 – 3:30PM
3:45 – 4:45PM
Saturday, February 14
7:30AM – 12NOON
Registration Hours
7:30AM – 12NOON
8 – 9AM
9:15 – 10:15AM
10:30AM – 12NOON
Featuring Marcelle Haddix,
Dean, Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education, Madison, WI
Page Last Updated: January 29, 2026.
