# CSBA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show 2026

- Dates: 3 December 2026 to 5 December 2026
- Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States
- Address: 111 Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
- Organiser: CSBA
- Industry: EdTech

## Who attends

Whether you are a new or veteran board member, superintendent or board support professional, you’ll come away from this conference with practical ideas and strategies to better support board governance and student outcomes.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aec.csba.org/)
- [Registration](https://aec.csba.org/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://aec.csba.org/program/)
- [Call for speakers](https://aec.csba.org/student-call-for-proposals/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Education
- Education Conference

## Speakers

- Josh Shipp, Award-winning speaker, bestselling author and global youth advocate
- Shawn Achor, NYT bestselling author and positive psychology pioneer
- Dr. Christopher Emdin, Teachers College, Columbia University

## Sponsors and partners

- PBK
- Stifel
- North Coast States Carpenters Union
- OPTERRA Energy Services
- Capitol Advisors
- HeyTutor
- Jones Hall
- Lozano Smith
- Orbach Huff & Henderson LLP
- Climatec

## Where to stay

- **The Sofia Hotel**: 50 m from the venue
- **The Bristol Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 1055 First Avenue, San Diego, 92101
- **The Westin Gaslamp Quarter**: 190 m from the venue, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanwi-the-westin-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter/)
  - Phone: +1-619-239-2200
- **The Westin San Diego**: 210 m from the venue
- **Panama-Senator Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection**: 280 m from the venue, 421 West B Street, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sanya-hotel-republic-san-diego-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-619-398-3100
- **The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanlc-the-us-grant-a-luxury-collection-hotel-san-diego)
  - Phone: +1-619-232-3121
- **Plaza Hotel**: 370 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/csba-annual-education-conference-trade-show-san-diego/