Annual Afterschool Conference 2026

The 2026 conference takes place at Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut.

The organizer identifies afterschool professionals, educators, and administrators as audience groups.

It is most useful for after school professionals, educators and administrators in Connecticut who want plenaries, workshops and exhibitors focused on their work, with speakers from groups like the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Middletown Public Schools. People outside youth programming or outside the region would get less from it, since it is a state network conference.

Educators and youth program staff at state conferences usually wear business casual, such as slacks or khakis with a sweater or blouse, and comfortable shoes for workshops. November in Hartford is cool, so layers help.