Program
The theme for the 2026 conference is “Deep in the Heart of Purpose.” The tentative schedule for the conference is below (subject to change). Meals and breaks will be added to each day.
Schedule at a Glance
| 8 am - 3 pm | NASDSE Board Meeting |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | ECSE Affinity Group Leadership Meeting |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | Data Managers Affinity Group Leadership Meeting |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | 7 PAK Meeting |
| 3 pm - 5 pm | Small States Meeting |
Saturday, September 26 (Leadership Meetings)
| 8 am - 9 am | Breakfast (Business Meeting, Data Managers, ECSE, and Secondary Transition) |
| 8 am - 4 pm | Registration and Silent Auction Open (to accept donations) |
| 8 am - 10 am | NASDSE Business Meeting (State Directors or Designee) |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Data Managers Affinity Group Meeting |
| 9 am - 4 pm | ECSE Affinity Group Meeting |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Secondary Transition Meeting |
Sunday, September 27 (Preconferences)
| 7 am - 8 am | Breakfast (Business Meeting, Data Managers, ECSE, and Secondary Transition) | 8 am - 5 pm | Registration, Expo, Silent Auction Open |
| 8 am - 10 am | NASDSE Business Meeting (State Directors or Designee) |
| 8 am - 10 am | Data Managers Affinity Group Meeting |
| 8 am - 10 am | ECSE Affinity Group Meeting |
| 8 am - 10 am | Secondary Transition Meeting |
| 10 am - 11:30 am | Welcome and Keynote |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch and Sponsor Break |
| 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Breakouts |
| 5 pm - 6 pm | Sponsor Reception (By Invitation) |
Monday, September 28 (Preconferences & Conference Day 1)
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Wellness Activities (Sign-Up Required) |
| 8 am - 4 pm | Registration and Expo Open |
| 8 am - 1:30 pm | Silent Auction Open |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast and Sponsor Break |
| 9:30 am - 11 am | Breakouts |
| 11 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch and Awards Ceremony |
| 12:30 pm - 2 pm | Breakouts |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm | Keynote |
| 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | State Night Dinner and Social |
Tuesday, September 29 (Conference Day 2)
Wednesday, September 30 (Conference Day 3)
| 8:15 am - 9 am | Breakfast |
| 9 am - 10 am | Breakouts |
| 10 am - 11:30 am | Keynote |