For anyone tracking the industry, CSBA AEC 2026, the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show, is one to watch — it unfolds in San Diego, United States from 3 December 2026 to 5 December 2026. Delegates come to learn, to challenge and to be challenged, which is what keeps the discussion here sharp. As an annual event, it gives the community a regular moment to come together. Organisers expect close to 3000 attendees, from first-time visitors to seasoned professionals. Credit for the smooth running goes to California School Boards Association, who shape the programme end to end. The action unfolds at San Diego Convention Center, easy to reach and built for events like this.

Staging CSBA AEC 2026 in San Diego is no accident. The city blends serious event-hosting credentials with a character that rewards anyone who ventures beyond the venue. Good airport access and reliable local transit make the journey to San Diego a low-stress one. Book ahead and you will have your pick of San Diego's hotels, from the practical to the memorable. Few places in the United States are as well suited to hosting the international crowd this event attracts as San Diego.

The agenda spans Education, Education Industry, Education Trends and Education & Professional Development, with something for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. There is plenty for everyone, from headline talks to intimate workshop spaces. 150+ exhibitors fill the exhibition halls, making it easy to compare offerings side by side.

You come for the talks and stay for the people — and both are worth the trip. Simply put, CSBA AEC 2026 is where experts, buyers and partners from around the world come to think, connect and get ahead.

Full programme details, exhibitor lists and registration information are typically published in the run-up to the event on the official website.

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