Staying current with the latest research, instructional strategies, and innovations in mathematics education is essential for educators, coaches, and school leaders. National and regional conferences offer opportunities to sharpen practice, explore emerging technologies, and connect with colleagues who are shaping the future of teaching and learning.
To help you plan your professional development for the year, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the top 2026 mathematics conferences, ed-tech trade shows, leadership conventions, and AI-focused education events. Whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional coach, district leader, or ed-tech partner, these events provide powerful insights and practical tools you can bring back to your school or district.
Browse the list below to find the conferences that best support your goals for 2026. And if you plan to attend any of these events, let us know — we would love to connect.
Organized by Date (2026)
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Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) 2026
The world’s largest annual gathering of mathematical professionals, featuring research presentations, workshops, panels, and networking for mathematicians, educators, and students.
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: January 7–10, 2026
ERDI Winter 2026
Brings together district leaders and solution providers to collaborate on PK–12 challenges through panels, think tanks, and innovation-focused discussions.
Where: Newport Beach, California
When: January 23–26, 2026
AMTE 2026 Annual Conference
Connects mathematics teacher educators to share research, strengthen teacher preparation, and explore innovative math instructional practices.
Where: Orlando, Florida
When: February 6–8, 2026
NCTM 2026 Feb Conference
A national gathering of mathematics educators exploring research-based strategies, instructional tools, and innovative classroom practices.
Where: Indianapolis, IN
When: February 11–13, 2026
AASA National Conference on Education
A major national conference for superintendents and district leaders focused on instructional leadership, assessment, staffing, school improvement, and innovation.
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
When: February 12–14, 2026
NCTIES 2026
North Carolina’s premier ed-tech conference, showcasing digital tools, instructional technology strategies, and innovative teaching practices.
Where: Raleigh, North Carolina
When: March 4–6, 2026
SXSW EDU 2026
A nationally recognized event featuring sessions on AI in education, instructional design, assessment, equity, and emerging technologies.
Where: Austin, Texas
When: March 9–12, 2026
NYCESPA 2026 Annual Convention
A leadership-focused event for NYC elementary school principals covering instructional support, school operations, and student success.
Where: Brooklyn, New York
When: March 14, 2026
CABE 2026
Focuses on multilingual education, culturally responsive instruction, and strategies for supporting diverse learners, including in mathematics.
Where: San Francisco, California
When: March 4–7, 2026
NCTM 2026 March Conference
A national gathering of mathematics educators exploring research-based strategies, instructional tools, and innovative classroom practices.
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: March 16–18, 2026
CoSN 2026
A leading event for K–12 technology leaders with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, digital equity, data systems, and ed-tech strategy.
Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: April 13–15, 2026
ISTELive 2026
One of the world’s largest ed-tech conferences, featuring 1,000+ sessions on AI in education, assessment tools, digital learning, and future-ready teaching.
Where: Orlando, Florida
When: June 28–July 1, 2026
MAA MathFest 2026
A national mathematics conference offering workshops, lectures, and collaborative sessions for educators, mathematicians, and students.
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
When: August 5–August 8, 2026
NCSM Annual Conference 2026
A national gathering for math education leaders focused on coaching, curriculum, assessment, equity-centered instruction, and leadership development.
Where: Denver, Colorado
When: October 26–28, 2026
Professional learning is most impactful when it connects educators with new ideas, research-based practices, and a supportive community. The 2026 mathematics and ed-tech conferences above offer opportunities to grow your expertise, strengthen instruction, and discover tools that make teaching and learning more effective.
If your school or district is looking for support in mathematics instruction, data analysis, or standards-aligned planning, NTN Math is here to help. We partner with educators across the country through coaching, curriculum support, and our assessment platform MathKEYmatics.
Have an upcoming 2026 education event you think should be added to this list? Share it with us so we can continue expanding this resource for the field.
We look forward to seeing many of you at conferences throughout 2026 and continuing the work of empowering teachers and improving math outcomes for students.