61 events · 7 lanes · 44 dated · 17 TBA · compiled July 2026
61 verified events spanning yearbook and journalism, theatre, school photography, principals and administration, PTA and booster clubs, edtech and curriculum, and music, arts and athletics. Dates and exhibitor details come directly from each organization’s official page — nothing is invented or carried forward from a prior year.
Lane 1 of 7
9 confirmed dates · 3 TBA
July 19-22, 2026
Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers & Advisers (VAJTA)
Harrisonburg, VA -- James Madison University
Virginia student journalists and advisers; beginner to advanced tracks (photography, video, writing, design, law/ethics)
No -- workshop/camp format
October 3-5, 2026
Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE)
San Antonio, TX -- San Antonio Convention Center (traditional venue; 2026 assignment not confirmed on official page)
Texas high school journalism students and advisers; ~500+ students from ~60 campuses (yearbook, newspaper, broadcast)
Yes -- TAJE Exhibitor Contract offered
Oct 7, 2026 confirmed (ECU/Greenville); additional NC sites TBA
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA) / UNC Chapel Hill
Multiple NC sites (ECU/Greenville confirmed; UNC Asheville and Charlotte TBA)
NC student journalists and advisers; middle/high school newspaper, yearbook, broadcast, online
No -- regional workshop format, no exhibitor program
October 10, 2026
Journalism Education Association of Northern California (JEANC)
San Jose, CA -- San Jose State University
Northern California student journalists and advisers
Unknown -- not mentioned in available sources
October 27, 2026 (8 AM to 3 PM)
Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) / University of Georgia
Athens, GA -- UGA Tate Student Center
Georgia middle and high school media students (newspaper, yearbook, broadcast, magazine, online) and advisers
None listed
November 2, 2026
Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) / Columbia University
New York, NY -- Columbia University
Student journalists and faculty advisers; 60+ in-person sessions; national/regional draw
None listed
November 19-22, 2026
Journalism Education Association (JEA) & National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)
Orlando, FL -- Orlando World Center Marriott
High school student journalists and advisers; 5,000+ on-site attendees
Yes -- trade show & college fair
March 17-19, 2027
Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) / Columbia University
New York, NY -- Columbia University
Student journalists and faculty advisers; 220+ sessions across seven tracks (newspaper, yearbook, magazine, broadcast, online, law/ethics, advisers); national scope
None listed
April 15-17, 2027
JEA & NSPA
Los Angeles, CA -- Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
High school student journalists and advisers
Yes -- trade show & college fair
Dates not yet announced — 3 events
TBA -- specific fall 2026 date not yet published
South Carolina Scholastic Press Association (SCSPA) / University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC -- Russell House Student Union, University of South Carolina
SC middle and high school journalism students and advisers (broadcast, yearbook, newspaper, online, literary magazine)
None listed
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet posted
Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA) / University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC -- expected Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center / USC (based on past-year pattern; not confirmed)
Student journalists and advisers from 16 southeastern states (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV)
Unknown -- not posted for 2027
TBA -- 2027 spring date not yet posted
GSPA / University of Georgia
Athens, GA -- UGA Center for Continuing Education (based on 2026 pattern)
Georgia middle and high school media students and advisers
None listed
Lane 2 of 7
8 confirmed dates · 4 TBA
July 22-24, 2026
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)
New York City -- Open Jar Studios (hotel: Hyatt Regency Times Square)
K-12 theatre educators, teaching artists, researchers, school administrators
Yes -- contact EdTA at schooltheatre.org
July 29 - August 1, 2026
American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE)
Greenville, SC -- Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 Main St
Theatre educators, teaching artists, researchers, practitioners (K-12 and higher ed)
Check with AATE at aate.com for exhibitor/vendor opportu...
November 12-15, 2026
South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA)
Aiken, SC -- USC Aiken
High school, community, college/university, and professional theatre artists across South Carolina
Contact [email protected] or (864) 844-8111
February 12-13, 2027
Alabama Educational Theatre Association (Alabama Thespians, EdTA chapter)
Vestavia Hills, AL -- Vestavia Hills High School (concurrent Jr. Thespian Festival Feb 13 at Pizitz Middle School)
Alabama high school Thespian troupes
Contact via alabamathespians.org
February 19-21, 2027
Palmetto Dramatic Association / South Carolina Thespians (EdTA chapter)
Roebuck, SC (Spartanburg County) -- Dorman High School
SC high school theatre students and directors; one-acts, individual events, workshops, playwriting competition
Contact PDA/SC Thespians via pdascits.org
March 3-6, 2027
Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
Lexington, KY -- Central Bank Center
Theatre students, educators, professionals, college/grad programs, hiring companies, vendors across SETC's 10-state southeast region
Yes -- exhibitor/vendor tables
March 17-20, 2027
Florida State Thespian Festival (EdTA chapter)
TBA (2026 was Tampa Convention Center / Straz Center, Tampa FL)
Florida high school Thespian troupes
Yes -- tiered sponsorships from $350
June 28 - July 2, 2027
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)
Louisville, KY -- Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts / Actors Theatre of Louisville / Kentucky International Convention Center
High school Thespian troupes, directors, and theatre educators nationally
Yes -- college/training program and vendor exhibitor tab...
Dates not yet announced — 4 events
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 was Jan 16-17 at MTSU, Murfreesboro TN)
Tennessee Educational Theatre Association
TBA
Tennessee high school Thespian troupes; includes college fair and college auditions
College fair/auditions component
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 was Jan 9-11 at Capital One Hall, McLean VA)
Virginia Thespians (EdTA chapter)
TBA
Virginia high school Thespian troupes
Yes -- college connections exhibitor opportunities
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet posted (2026 was March 13-15 at East Carolina University, Greenville NC)
NC Thespians (EdTA chapter)
TBA
NC high school Thespian troupes
Contact via ncthespians.org
TBA / UNVERIFIED -- 2027 dates not officially announced as of July 2026
Georgia Thespians (EdTA chapter)
Columbus, GA (2026: Columbus Convention & Trade Center / RiverCenter / Springer Opera House / CSU RiverPark)
Georgia high school Thespian troupes; billed as the world's largest gathering of inducted Thespians
Yes -- college/training program exhibitor tables Unverified dates
Lane 3 of 7
5 confirmed dates · 1 TBA
September 11-14, 2026 (pre-cons Sept 11; main programming Sept 12-14)
Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC)
Raleigh, NC -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek, 8001 Arco Corporate Drive
Professional photographers across all specialties; PPNC members and non-members; NC and regional southeast
Yes -- vendor trade show floor
November 7, 2026 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Save the Date)
Professional Photographers of South Carolina (PPSC)
South Carolina -- venue TBA (historically Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia SC)
SC professional photographers; PPSC members and prospective members
Unknown -- contact PPSC directly for sponsorship/exhibit...
January 19-22, 2027 (Save the Date; Early Bird opens August 2026)
School Photographers Association of California (SPAC)
Las Vegas, NV -- venue TBD (historically South Point Hotel Casino & Spa)
High-volume school and sports photographers worldwide; studios, suppliers, labs, software vendors
Yes -- trade show floor (90+ exhibitors historically)
January 31 - February 2, 2027 (pre-convention classes Jan 28-30)
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Charlotte, NC -- Charlotte Convention Center
Professional photographers of all specialties (portrait, wedding, commercial, school, volume) plus imaging industry suppliers
Yes -- Imaging USA Expo trade show floor
February 19-22, 2027 (hotel block Feb 17-23)
SYNC, Inc.
Destin, FL -- Sandestin Golf + Beach Resort
High school senior photographers, youth/volume sports photographers, business-growth-focused volume studio owners
Yes -- trade show included
Dates not yet announced — 1 event
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 was June 23-25, Raleigh NC)
School Photographers of America (SPOA)
TBA (2026: Marriott Crabtree Valley, Raleigh NC)
School photography studio owners/staff, yearbook company personnel, photo labs, industry suppliers, camera/printer/lighting vendors
Yes -- Reverse Expo format plus tiered sponsorships (Ape...
Lane 4 of 7
4 confirmed dates · 3 TBA
July 13-15, 2026
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Orlando, FL -- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Pre-K through 12 principals and school leaders (elementary/middle-level focus)
Yes -- exhibitor and sponsor program available
August 26-27, 2026
South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)
Columbia, SC -- Hilton Columbia Center, 924 Senate Street
Current SC superintendents only -- closed event, pre-registration required, no walk-ins
No -- closed event
February 6-9, 2027
National Principals Association (NPA) / NASSP
Tampa, FL -- Tampa Convention Center
Pre-K through 12 principals and assistant principals
Yes -- exhibitor and sponsor program
February 25-27, 2027
AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Atlanta, GA -- Georgia World Congress Center
K-12 public school superintendents and district administrators (5,000+ attendees)
Yes -- large exposition component
Dates not yet announced — 3 events
TBA (annual in early Feb; 2026 was Feb 8-11)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Washington, D.C. -- typically The Mayflower Hotel
School leaders; advocacy and policy focus
No -- advocacy/legislative event, not an exposition
TBA -- 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 was San Antonio, April 10-12)
National School Boards Association (NSBA)
TBA
School board members and district education leaders
Yes -- exposition with 280+ exhibitors historically
TBA (annual in late June; 2026 was June 21-24)
South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)
TBA (2026: Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach SC)
~1,700 SC and southeastern public school leaders -- assistant principals through superintendents and district administrators
Yes -- exhibitor component included
Lane 5 of 7
4 confirmed dates · 6 TBA
July 10-12, 2026
Texas PTA
Grapevine, TX -- Gaylord Texan Resort
Texas PTA leaders; 2,000+ attendees annually
Yes -- exhibitor/sponsor prospectus at txpta.org/launch
August 1-2, 2026
New Jersey PTA
New Brunswick, NJ -- The Heldrich Hotel
NJ PTA leaders and teams; high school student members eligible for free spots
Yes -- sponsor and exhibitor opportunities at njpta.org/...
September 30, 2026 (9 AM to 1 PM)
PTO Today / School Family Media
Secaucus, NJ -- Meadowlands Exposition Center, Main Hall, 355 Plaza Drive
PTO/PTA board members, school principals, parent volunteers; 100+ vendors planning for 2026-27 school year
Yes -- standard booth $995, premium $1,195, double $1,49...
October 7, 2026 (9 AM to 1 PM)
PTO Today / School Family Media
Oaks, PA -- Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Hall D, 100 Station Avenue
PTO/PTA board members, school principals, parent volunteers from the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley region
Yes -- same pricing as Secaucus
Dates not yet announced — 6 events
November 2026 -- specific date TBA
New York State PTA (NYS PTA)
TBA -- not yet posted
Nearly 400 NYS PTA members statewide; business meeting, elections, workshops
Yes -- exhibitor/sponsor prospectus at nyspta.org
TBA (2027 target; 2026 edition has passed)
National PTA
TBA
PTA members, school leaders, educators, advocates nationwide
Yes -- contact [email protected] for sponsorsh...
TBA (2027 target; 2026 edition April 17-18 has passed)
Idaho PTA
TBA (2026: Meridian, ID -- West Ada Training Center)
Idaho PTA board members, current/incoming leaders, parents, educators
Yes -- Vendor Expo
TBA (2027 target; 2026 edition April 24-25 has passed)
Ohio PTA
TBA (2026: Lewis Center, OH -- Ohioan Hotel and Event Center)
Ohio PTA leaders, members, parents, school advocates
Yes -- in-person vendor hours
TBA (2027 target; 2026 edition May 15-17 has passed)
Washington State PTA (WSPTA)
TBA (2026: SeaTac, WA -- Doubletree Hilton SeaTac)
Washington State PTA leaders and members statewide
Yes -- contact [email protected] or (253) 214-7410
TBA -- no 2026 dates posted; interest-gathering phase
Parent Booster USA (PBUSA)
TBA -- cruise-based event (ship/port TBD)
Booster club leaders and volunteers; workshops, live panels, social hours with PBUSA staff
Unknown -- contact [email protected] or (407) 347-0...
Lane 6 of 7
6 confirmed dates
October 27-30, 2026
SCAET (South Carolina Association for Educational Technology)
Myrtle Beach, SC -- Myrtle Beach Convention Center
K-12 educators, school administrators, technology coordinators in South Carolina
Yes -- vendor expo hall (150+ exhibitors)
January 26-29, 2027
Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)
Orlando, FL -- Orange County Convention Center
K-12 IT leaders, educators, curriculum specialists, strategic edtech decision-makers
Yes -- sponsor and exhibitor packages
January 31 - February 3, 2027
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
San Antonio, TX -- Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Texas K-12 educators, school administrators, instructional technology coordinators
Yes -- 400+ exhibitors
March 13-16, 2027
SXSW EDU
Austin, TX
Educators, ed innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and school leaders across all levels (K-12 through higher ed)
Yes -- Premier Sponsor and Sponsor tiers
June 27-30, 2027
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
Boston, MA
K-12 and higher ed educators, edtech leaders, curriculum designers, school administrators, and edtech vendors
Yes -- Solutions Hub expo floor, sponsorship tiers (Prem...
June 27-30, 2027
ASCD (part of ISTE+ASCD)
Boston, MA
School leaders, curriculum directors, instructional coaches, principals, and district administrators (PreK-12)
Yes -- co-located with ISTELive 27 (shared badge)
Lane 7 of 7
8 confirmed dates
July 24-26, 2026 (Travis Perry Golf Tournament precedes July 23)
SCACA (South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association)
Greenville, SC -- Greenville Convention Center
SC coaches, athletic administrators, and industry professionals across boys and girls sports
Yes -- exhibit floor alongside clinic sessions
September 30 - October 3, 2026
NAfME (National Association for Music Education)
Long Beach, CA -- Hilton Long Beach
Music educators, teacher educators, administrators, community and corporate partners
Unknown -- not confirmed on official event page
December 11-15, 2026
NFHS / NIAAA (National Federation of State High School Associations / National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association)
Phoenix, AZ -- Phoenix Convention Center
Interscholastic athletic administrators and directors nationwide; 2,000 to 5,000 attendees typical
Yes -- Exhibit Show is a core component
December 16-18, 2026
Midwest Clinic
Chicago, IL -- McCormick Place West
Band and orchestra directors, music educators, performers
Yes -- dedicated exhibit hall
February 4-6, 2027
SCMEA (South Carolina Music Educators Association)
Columbia, SC -- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St.
South Carolina music educators and music education professionals
Unknown -- not confirmed
March 13-17, 2027
SCAAA (South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association)
TBD -- venue not yet posted
South Carolina athletic administrators and directors
Unknown -- check southcarolinaad.org as details are posted
April 1-4, 2027
NAfME Eastern Division
Providence, RI -- Rhode Island Convention Center
Music educators in NAfME Eastern Division states; also Tri-M members, parent boosters, student leaders
Unknown -- not confirmed on official event page
June 26-29, 2027
NFHS
New York, NY -- New York Marriott Marquis
State association staff and board members; high school athletics and activities professionals
No -- professional working/development meeting, not a tr...
About this calendar
Every date, venue, and exhibitor detail on this page is taken directly from each organization’s official website or official published announcement at the time of compilation (July 2026). When a specific date had not yet been published, it is listed as TBA — no prior-year dates are carried forward and nothing is invented. Verify at the official URL before committing outreach spend or booking travel.
The Georgia Thespian Conference 2027 entry is flagged as unverified because only a third-party listing existed at compile time. Confirm 2027 dates directly at gathespians.org before any planning.
This calendar is a service to school programs planning their professional-development and convention season. It is not an endorsement of any listed organization, and we have no commercial relationship with any event shown.