Thrive 2026 Program

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

Pre-registration 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, FEBRUARY 25
7:00 AM–6:00 PM	Registration Open
8:00 AM–3:00 PM	Heads’ Summit (Pre-registration required)
8:30 AM–12:30 PM	School Visits (Pre-registration required)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM	Optional Group Activities Details coming soon (Pre-registration required)
1:00–4:00 PM	Three-Hour Workshop Block Three-Hour Workshops Klingenstein Seminar (Pre-registration required)
4:30–5:15 PM	Pre-Conference Workshop Block 45-Minute Workshops: Innovation Sessions
5:15–6:15 PM	First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet
6:30 PM	Dine-Arounds (Sign-up required)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
7:00–8:00 AM	Run/Walk/Yoga
7:00 AM–6:00 PM	Registration Open
7:30–9:00 AM	President’s Breakfast (Pre-registration required)
9:15–10:30 AM	Opening General Session 9:15–9:25 AM: Student Performance 9:25–9:40 AM: NAIS Welcome 9:40–10:30 AM: Keynote Speaker: Cassie Holmes
10:30–11:15 AM	The Quad Opening Ceremony Free Coffee and Snacks Performances Giveaways Teach with Tech
10:30 AM–4:15 PM	The Quad Open
11:15 AM–12:15 PM	Workshop Block A Featured Session with Jason Craige Harris 60-Minute Workshops Learning Lab Session Skills Studio Session Right-Brain Recess Idea Exchange Session
11:15 AM–1:15 PM	Signature Experiences Day 1 Session with Lunch Included (Pre-registration required)
12:15–1:15 PM	Lunch Complimentary Lunch in The Quad
1:30–2:30 PM	Workshop Block B Featured Session Panel (1:30–2:45 PM): Independent Insights: Leading into the Future 60-Minute Workshops Learning Lab Session Skills Studio Session Idea Exchange Session
2:30–3:15 PM	Afternoon Coffee Break in The Quad
3:15–4:15 PM	Workshop Block C Master Class: Getting to Why with AI(Pre-registration required) 60-Minute Workshops Learning Lab Session Skills Studio Session Right-Brain Recess Idea Exchange Session
5:00–7:00 PM	President’s Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:00–8:00 AM	Run/Walk/Yoga
7:30 AM–1:30 PM	Registration Open
8:00–8:45 AM	Early Bird 45-Minute Workshop Block
9:00–10:15 AM	General Session 9:00–9:10 AM: Student Performance 9:10–9:20 AM: NAIS Welcome 9:20–10:15 AM: Keynote Speaker Bryan Stevenson
10:15–11:00 AM	The Quad Open House Free Coffee and Snacks Performances Giveaways
10:15 AM–2:15 PM	The Quad Open
11:15 AM–12:15 PM	Workshop Block D Featured Session with Dan Lerner 60-Minute Workshops Learning Lab Session Skills Studio Session Right-Brain Recess Idea Exchange Session
11:15 AM–1:15 PM	Signature Experiences Day 2 Session with Lunch Included (Pre-registration required)
12:15–1:15 PM	Lunch Complimentary Lunch in The Quad
1:15–2:15 PM	Workshop Block E 60-Minute Workshops Learning Lab Session Skills Studio Session Right-Brain Recess Idea Exchange Session
2:30–3:45 PM	NAIS Thrive Talks: Closing Ceremony

Thrive 2026 Program

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27