NASS 2026 Annual Conference
Join us October 7-9 at the NASS Annual Honoring & Pursuing Excellence Conference hosted at the beautiful Seabird Resort in Oceanside California.
The 2026 NASS Annual Conference brings together school district superintendents from across the country for three days of collaboration, recognition, and renewal. Join us in California for incredible programming in addition to the 2026 Excellence Awards Dinner.
Explore the 2026 nominees here — the 2026 Superintendent of the Year will be announced at this special event!
An exciting opportunity for school district leaders to learn from and share with colleagues widely recognized for achieving excellence in our profession!​​​​
PROGRAM FOCUS
Award Ceremony and Presentations by Honorees for Excellence
in the following categories:
Communication & Engagement​
Finesse & Agility
Innovative Initiative
Safety & Security
Technology & AI
Power Leadership >2500
Power Leadership <2500
Conference Registration is open to NASS Members and any Superintendent or Aspiring Superintendent interested in attending. Bundled package pricing exists for Membership & Registration, as well as the option to bring a guest to the October 7th Awards Program. Please review all options as you consider the registration path that's the best fit for your situation.
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Program
Conference programming will begin Wednesday evening with a reception and Awards Dinner at 5:00 PM, concluding Friday by 11:00 AM. Additional program details will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Please note: All Awards Dinner attendees must be ticketed. If you plan to bring a guest to the Wednesday evening dinner, be sure to select a registration package that includes a guest ticket.
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Once registered, you will receive a hotel booking link to secure your room at the discounted group rate at the Seabird Resort. Space is limited — register today!
Conference Rates — Register here!
Current NASS Member — Conference Registration
$400
If you are a current NASS Member and your membership dues have already been paid for the July 1 - June 30, 2026 membership year you can register for the conference here
Current NASS Member — Conference + Awards Dinner Guest Bundle
$560
If you are a current NASS Member and your membership dues have already been paid for the July 1 - June 30, 2026 membership year AND you would like to bring a guest to the Wednesday Night Awards Program
New Membership + Conference Registration Bundle
$700
Become a NASS Member and Register to the Conference all at once (see the next option if you plan to bring a guest to the Awards Dinner)
New Membership + Conference + Awards Dinner Guest Bundle
$860
Become a NASS Member and Register to the Conference AND bring a guest to the Wednesday Night Awards Program all at once
Shop each of these Conference Registration options, non-member rates or pursue a NASS membership here
Our Gracious Partners
The outstanding content, recognition, and community that make this conference possible would not exist without the generous support of our esteemed partners. Thank you for investing in the future of educational leadership.
