Planning Underway for Boston 2026

After pausing the 2025 People of Color Conference, the work to redesign a new conference experience for 2026 is underway! The next conference will be held December 2-5, 2026, in Boston. 

The design of the conference will build on the overarching goal of uniting independent school leaders and educators who seek to strengthen and safeguard inclusion and belonging within their school communities. Participants will have opportunities to nurture their personal growth and build supportive networks through identity-based gatherings while also sharpening their skills to build inclusive, high-performing schools that honor the individual dignity for everyone in their community.  

The NAIS Program Design Team, made up of board and staff members, will send regular communications to share our design process, updates, and opportunities to be involved. Read more here.