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2026 Leadership Summit


Categories:
Leadership Summit
Duration:
January 29-31, 2026

Dates
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Description

2026 Leadership Summit Information 
January 29-31, 2026

Join school leaders from across the nation for three transformative days at Florida International University, the largest university in the country, dedicated to reimagining how we cultivate agency throughout our STEM learning communities. This year’s summit explores the powerful intersection where student empowerment meets educator innovation—creating educational ecosystems where everyone becomes an agent of meaningful change. We expect 50-70 leaders from the top STEM high schools and districts around the U.S.

 

 

 

Conference Hotel

Springhill Suites by Marriott Miami Doral

3895 NW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33178
(305) 477-5580


NCSS contracts with the hotel to receive a special rate based on minimum bookings; therefore, attendees are encouraged to book at our summit hotel for $189/night by Thursday, January 8th, 2026, to help us meet our contractual obligations.
 

BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE

 

Cancellation Policy

100% refund until December 6, 2025.
50% refund until December 31, 2025
No refunds after December 31, 2025.

Agenda

Thursday
Opening Reception at FIU
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM (EST)

Complimentary roundtrip transportation between the hotel and FIU will be provided.


Friday
Breakfast on own (breakfast is included in room rate)
Leadership Summit sessions at FIU
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (EST)

Complimentary roundtrip transportation between the hotel and FIU will be provided.

Saturday

Breakfast on own (breakfast is included in room rate)
Leadership Summit sessions at hotel (Doral Ocean Room)
Date/Time: Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)