NAIS Thrive is Coming to Nashville in 2025!
Independent school leaders and educators! Join us February 26–28 in the Music City for unparalleled opportunities for professional development and networking. NAIS Thrive is your chance to gain insights, discover new strategies, and foster connections that help you, your leadership team, your students, and your entire school community.
You'll hear from inspiring speakers and dive deep into dynamic programming designed to meet your needs and help you and your school thrive.
Explore What’s New at Thrive 2025!
This year, we’ve reimagined the conference to offer you an elevated experience brimming with new and enhanced opportunities:
Thrive Learning Lab
Dive into dynamic, “Shark-Tank” style sessions in our Thrive Learning Lab, where you can collaborate with industry mentors to develop and refine prototype solutions. This hands-on approach to learning enables you to turn theory into practice in real time.
The Quad
Welcome to The Quad, our expo like never before. Here, you’ll connect with thought leaders, engage in interactive experiences, and discover cutting-edge resources designed to push the boundaries of educational excellence.
Career Center
Boost your professional journey in our newly designed Career Center. Whether you're refining your skills in our Thrive Skills Studio or seeking personalized advice at the Coaches’ Corner, you’ll find the tools you need to advance your career.
Signature Experiences
Delve into our Signature Experiences, focused explorations of the most pressing issues in education today. These cohort experiences provide in-depth insights and actionable strategies to address challenges and harness opportunities within your school community.
Dynamic Speakers
Be inspired by a lineup of groundbreaking speakers, including Sekou Andrews, Shankar Vedantam, and Amanda Ripley. Their sessions will explore emerging trends, real-world challenges, and innovative solutions, providing you with valuable insights and energy to take back to your school.
Thrive Talks
Conclude your Thrive 2025 experience on a high note with Thrive Talks. Listen to transformative stories shared by fellow educators that will inspire and motivate you as you return to your schools ready to implement new ideas.
Discover these exciting features and more, including workshops, school visits, receptions, and networking opportunities, at Thrive 2025.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Set Yourself Apart from the Competition
Sponsoring and exhibiting at Thrive, NAIS's annual conference, builds visibility for your brand, connects you with educators, and gives you a forum to share your organization’s expertise. Whether you are trying to reach schools at the local or national level, aligning your company with this conference will win your brand valuable exposure to thousands of attendees, including independent school leaders, administrators, and teachers throughout the country.Learn more about sponsoring and exhibiting