Annual Fall Conference 2026
Urban education leaders convene to share information and discuss best practices in policy, governance, and school administration.
Boston Marriott Copley
- Dates
- October 21–25, 2026
- Venue
- Boston Marriott Copley
- Attendance
- 1,000+ participants
TL;DR
- The 70th Annual Fall Conference runs October 21–25, 2026 at Boston Marriott Copley in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The event hosts more than 1,000 big-city school superintendents, school board members, college deans of education, and senior administrators.
- Keynote speakers include presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, journalist Jorge Ramos, and musical group Black Violin.
About
Organized by Council of the Great City Schools and hosted by Boston Public Schools, the Annual Fall Conference brings together leaders of urban school systems. Attendees share information and best practices in policy, governance, and school administration across major U.S. districts.
Who you'll find in the room
School Superintendents
Chief executive officers and leaders of big-city school districts.
School Board Members
Elected and appointed governing board members from urban school systems.
College Deans of Education
Academic leaders from schools and colleges of education.
Senior Administrators
Chief administrative and executive staff from large urban school systems.
Featured speakers
3 listedDoris Kearns Goodwin
Presidential Historian
Jorge Ramos
Journalist
Black Violin
Musical Group
Venue & travel
Venue
Boston Marriott Copley,Questions people ask
7 answeredThe conference runs October 21–25, 2026.
The event takes place at Boston Marriott Copley in Boston, Massachusetts.
More than 1,000 big-city school superintendents, school board members, college deans of education, and senior administrators participate.
Keynote speakers include presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, journalist Jorge Ramos, and musical group Black Violin.
More than 1,000 attendees participate in the event.
Business casual is standard for education leadership conferences. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code.
The value depends on your role and priorities. School leaders, board members, and education administrators benefit from direct networking with peers across major urban districts and exposure to current policy discussions.
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