2026 Educators Rising National Conference
Exhibit Halls C-D
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Each year, Educators Rising hosts a national conference to convene our network of rising educators and teacher leaders. It’s a unique opportunity for students and their teacher leaders to:
- Connect and learn from each other through more than 40 breakout sessions;
- Network with other members from across the country;
- Compete for national titles in competitive events designed to allow students to develop and showcase their teaching skills; and
- Be inspired by keynote presentations from national education leaders.
This annual celebration with over 3,300 conference participants brings together the best and brightest aspiring educators from across the country for an engaging four-day event.
Friday, June 19: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 20: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM (opening ceremony with keynote Ashlie Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year)
Sunday, June 21: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday, June 22: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday, June 23: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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