NAEA Annual Conference 2026
Organized by National Alternative Education Association
The 2026 NAEA Conference is designed to inspire and connect alternative educators from around the world. The event's theme is 'Harboring Hope.
- Dates
- Oct 5-7, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
The 2026 NAEA Conference is designed to inspire and connect alternative educators from around the world. The event's theme is 'Harboring Hope. Anchoring Possibility.' It will provide professional learning, collaboration, and practical strategies to support equitable, trauma-informed, and student-centered practices in alternative education. Attendees can expect keynote speakers, breakout sessions covering various topics such as CTE, Adult Ed/Justice Impacted Youth, Advocacy, Alternative Education Programming (funding, attendance, processes), Trauma Informed/SEL & Restorative Practices, and networking events.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship packages are available at various engagement levels, including Harbor Partner ($30,000), Anchor Partner ($15,000), Bridges Partner ($10,000), Hope Partner ($7,000), Package 5 ($5,000), and Scholarship Partner ($2,500). Customized sponsorship opportunities can also be created. A-la-carte options include vendor tables, prominent logo placement on the website and conference signage, opportunities to address attendees during the General Session, branding on the event space's WIFI password, registration banners with company logo, educator scholarship sponsorships, door prizes, Wellness Room Sponsor, and attendee lanyards with company logo. Vendor booth pricing starts at $800, including access to sessions, with additional fees for session enhancement.
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