Why Attend?

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss NAESP18

NAESP2018 is headed to sunny Orlando – at the Marriott World Center! And we believe that there are countless opportunities why you should attend the NAESP Annual Conference, we’ve managed to narrow it down to five classic reasons:

 Hear from the experts.

Our speakers are proven education leaders, strategists, practitioners and peers. Many of them are thought leaders from diverse perspectives; others are well respected content leaders to help you return to your school with the inspiration to do more, achieve more, and be more. Our selection process for speakers is to make sure you are hearing from the best and the brightest minds in the field. You’ll get a solid grounding in tried-and-true leadership fundamentals and unique insight into the innovative new practices that will change how you lead your school.

Learn skills and stay up-to-date.

No matter how long you’ve been a principal or what position you hold in your school, chances are there is still something you need to learn. Trends, new strategies, innovations in education; to stay up-to-date you need an educational opportunity that provides you with the full range of leadership skills.

Meet with new vendors and suppliers.

Our exhibitors are industry experts and solution-providers who truly know what is happening in the world of education and business – and they have answers to your questions. Invest time in the exhibit hall – our vendors are some of the best people for you to get to know if you want to learn more about the latest products in education. Trust us: discovering innovative products and services is necessary to stay competitive in today’s business world.

 Have fun with your peers from around the world.

The Annual Conference is a lot of learning packed into three days. But you’ll also have opportunities to relax and get to know your peers. When you meet with your peers, you have an opportunity to collaborate, hear new ideas, and validate or change your perspectives. You may hear what others are doing and be inspired to implement something similar – or you might find a mentor or even become one. Plus the opening night is always a crowd favorite.

Invest in yourself.

Admit it, you’re worth it. You work tirelessly year-round to make sure that your students, teachers, and staff are taken care of, while the needs of the principal take a backseat. There’s still so much that you can learn, and so many ways to grow. NAESP18 can help you. Attendance at our conference exposes you to a myriad of experiences, people, and opportunities that can nurture both your personal and professional self. It is an investment in yourself, your career, and your school.