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PTA & Booster Clubs · 61 total events · 7 lanes · July 2026

PTA & Booster Clubs: the conventions calendar for your program

Verified conventions and conferences for PTA & Booster Clubs programs, with dates and exhibitor details taken directly from each organization’s official page. Showing all 10 entries in this lane; the other six verticals are below.

Yearbook & Journalism Theatre & Drama School Photography Principals & Administration EdTech & Curriculum Music, Arts & Athletics
61verified events
7vertical lanes
44confirmed dates
17dates TBA

PTA & Booster Clubs

4 confirmed dates · 6 TBA

August 1-2, 2026

New Jersey PTA Leadership Convention

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 Expo -- Secaucus, NJ

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 -- pricing on the official page

October 7, 2026 (9 AM to 1 PM)

PTO Today Expo -- Oaks, PA (Philadelphia Area)

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 Annual Convention

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 April 17-18 has passed)

Idaho PTA Annual Convention

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 Annual Convention

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 -- no 2026 dates posted; interest-gathering phase

Parent Booster USA -- PBUSA @ Sea

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...

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Yearbook & Journalism

9 confirmed dates · 3 TBA

July 19-22, 2026

VAJTA jCamp 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

TAJE Fall Fiesta 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

NCSMA Fall Regional Workshops 2026

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

JEANC NorCal Media Day 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)

GSPA Fall Conference 2026

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

CSPA Fall Conference 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

JEA/NSPA Fall 2026 National High School Journalism Convention

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

CSPA Spring Convention 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

Dates not yet announced — 3 events

TBA -- specific fall 2026 date not yet published

SCSPA Fall 2026 Conference

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

SIPA Annual Convention 2027

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 Spring Workshop and Awards 2027

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

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Theatre & Drama

8 confirmed dates · 4 TBA

July 22-24, 2026

EdTA Theatre Education Conference (TEC) 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

AATE National Conference 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...

February 12-13, 2027

Alabama Thespian Festival 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 / SC Thespians High School Festival 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

SETC Annual Convention 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 Thespians Senior State Festival 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 -- pricing on the official page

June 28 - July 2, 2027

International Thespian Festival (ITF) 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 Thespian Conference (ThesCon) 2027

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 Thespian Festival 2027

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)

North Carolina Thespian Festival 2027

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 Thespian Conference (ThesCon) 2027

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

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School Photography

5 confirmed dates · 1 TBA

September 11-14, 2026 (pre-cons Sept 11; main programming Sept 12-14)

Carolina Photo Expo 2026

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 Annual Conference 2026

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)

SPAC 2027 Annual Conference

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)

Imaging USA 2027

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 2027 -- Senior & Youth National Conference

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)

SPOA International Summit on School Photography and Yearbooks 2027

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...

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Principals & Administration

4 confirmed dates · 3 TBA

July 13-15, 2026

NAESP National School Leaders Conference 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

SCASA Superintendents' Symposium 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 Conference -- NPC27

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 National Conference on Education 2027 (NCE2027)

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 -- 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 was San Antonio, April 10-12)

NSBA Annual Conference & Exposition 2027

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)

SCASA Innovative Ideas Institute (i3) 2027

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

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EdTech & Curriculum

6 confirmed dates

October 27-30, 2026

SC EdTech 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

FETC 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

TCEA 2027 Convention & Exposition

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 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

ISTELive 27

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 Annual Conference 27

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)

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Music, Arts & Athletics

8 confirmed dates

July 24-26, 2026 (Travis Perry Golf Tournament precedes July 23)

SCACA Coaches Academy 2026

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

December 11-15, 2026

NFHS National Athletic Directors Conference and Exhibit Show 2026 (57th Annual)

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

February 4-6, 2027

SCMEA Professional Development Conference 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 Spring Conference for Athletics 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 Conference 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 Summer Meeting 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

Dates and details from official sources

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.

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