Educational conferences are a great way to learn about new teaching methods, network with other educators, and get inspired. There are conferences for educators of all levels, from early childhood to higher education. Some of the largest and most well-known educational conferences include:

• ASCD Annual Gathering (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): This is the world’s largest educational conference, with over 30,000 attendees each year. The ASCD Annual Gathering features keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of educational topics.
• ISTE Conference & Expo (International Society for Technology in Education): This conference focuses on the use of technology in education. ISTE Conference & Expo features keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on how to use technology to improve teaching and learning.
• NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo (National Association for the Education of Young Children): This conference is for early childhood educators. NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo features keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of topics related to early childhood education.
• AERA Annual Meeting (American Educational Research Association): This conference is for educational researchers. AERA Annual Meeting features keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of educational research topics.
• SXSWedu (South by Southwest Education): This conference is for educators who want to learn about the latest trends in education. SXSWedu features keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of topics, from technology in education to social justice in education.

In addition to these large, well-known conferences, there are also many smaller, more specialized educational conferences. These conferences can be a great way to learn about specific topics or to network with educators who share your interests.

Here are a few examples of smaller, more specialized educational conferences:

• The Edcamp Network hosts unconferences, which are conferences where the agenda is created by the attendees. Edcamps are a great way to learn about new ideas and to collaborate with other educators.
• The National Writing Project hosts conferences for teachers of writing. The National Writing Project conferences feature keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of topics related to writing instruction.
• The Math for America conference is for mathematics teachers. Math for America conferences feature keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions on a variety of topics related to mathematics instruction.
• The American Educational Research Association (AERA) Special Interest Groups host conferences on a variety of educational research topics. AERA Special Interest Group conferences are a great way to learn about the latest research in your field and to network with other educational researchers.

No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be an educational conference that is perfect for you. Educational conferences are a great way to learn, network, and be inspired. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next educational conference today!

Here are some additional tips for getting the most out of an educational conference:

• Do your research: Before you attend a conference, take some time to research the topics that will be covered. This will help you to make the most of your time at the conference and to focus on the sessions that are most relevant to you.
• Set goals: What do you hope to achieve by attending the conference? Do you want to learn about new teaching methods? Do you want to network with other educators? Once you know what you want to get out of the conference, you can make a plan to achieve your goals.
• Attend sessions that interest you: There will likely be many sessions to choose from at a large conference. Don’t be afraid to skip sessions that don’t interest you and to focus on the sessions that you think will be most beneficial.
• Network with other educators: One of the best things about educational conferences is the opportunity to network with other educators. Talk to people who are working in your field, learn about their experiences, and share your own ideas.
• Take advantage of the resources: Most conferences offer a variety of resources, such as workshops, keynote speakers, and exhibits. Take advantage of these resources to learn new things and to get inspired.
• Have fun! Educational conferences can be a lot of fun. Meet new people, learn new things, and be inspired.`