NAIS Thrive Conference

Thrive 2027 Program

This schedule is subject to change and will be updated with additional programming. All times listed are Eastern Time.  

  • Preregistration Required (): Attendees must purchase or reserve a ticket for this programming through registration. Some events that require tickets have an additional cost (); some don't have an additional cost. Tickets may be available on-site if space is available.
  • Sign-up Required: This programming is free for conference attendees, but you must sign up using the online form on the website or in the app to attend.
     

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

7:00 AM–6:00 PMRegistration Open
8:00 AM–2:45 PMHeads’ Summit* (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor) 
(Preregistration required.)
8:30 AM–12:30 PMSchool Visits
(Preregistration required.)
1:00–4:00 PMThree-Hour Workshop Block (Preregistration required.)
4:30–5:15 PMPre-Conference Workshop Block
  • 45-Minute Workshops: Innovation Sessions
5:15–6:15 PMFirst-Time Attendee Meet & Greet
6:30 PMDine-Arounds
(Sign-up required.)

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

7:00–8:00 AMRun/Walk/Yoga (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor)
7:00 AM–6:00 PMRegistration Open
7:30–9:00 AMPresident’s Breakfast (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor)
(Preregistration required.)
9:15–10:30 AMOpening General Session With Mónica Guzmán
10:30–11:15 AMThe Quad Opening Ceremony
  • Free Coffee and Snacks
  • Performances
  • Giveaways
10:30 AM–4:30 PMThe Quad Open
11:15 AM–12:15 PMWorkshop Block A
11:15 AM–1:15 PMSignature Experiences 
  • Day 1 Session With Lunch Included (Lunch is 12:30–1:15 PM.)
(Preregistration required.)
12:15–1:30 PMLunch
  • Complimentary Lunch in The Quad
1:30–2:30 PMWorkshop Block B
2:30–3:15 PMAfternoon Coffee Break in The Quad
3:00–4:30 PM

Master Class

  • Curiosity With Mónica Guzmán(Preregistration required.)
3:15–4:15 PMWorkshop Block C
5:00–7:00 PMPresident’s Welcome Reception

FRIDAY, MARCH 5

7:00–8:00 AMRun/Walk/Yoga (Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor)
7:30 AM–1:30 PMRegistration Open
8:00–8:45 AMEarly Bird 45-Minute Workshop Block
9:00–10:15 AMGeneral Session With Arthur C. Brooks
10:15–11:15 AMThe Quad Open House
  • Free Coffee and Snacks
  • Performances
  • Giveaways
10:15 AM–2:30 PMThe Quad Open
11:15 AM–12:15 PMWorkshop Block D
11:15 AM–1:15 PMSignature Experiences
  • Day 2 Session With Lunch Included (Lunch is 12:30–1:15 PM.)
(Preregistration required.)
12:15–1:30 PMLunch
  • Complimentary Lunch in The Quad
1:30–2:30 PMWorkshop Block E
2:45–3:45 PM

NAIS Thrive Talks: Closing Ceremony

  • Hear from three heads of school in this unique storytelling format