2026 Annual Conference
Sunday, November 8 – Tuesday, November 10
Nassau Inn, Princeton, NJ
Each year, we gather in Princeton for two days of reflection, connection, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and look for registration information later this summer. We look forward to seeing you in November!
Register HERE
At-a-Glance Agenda
Sunday, November 8
1:00 – 3:30 pm | Arrive and Register
3:00 – 3:45 | New Attendee Reception
4:00 pm
Annual Meeting
Nancy Mugele, 1911 Group President
4:30 pm
Panel of Peers: Headship in the Rearview
Darryl Ford, Landis Green, and Ann Klotz, moderated by Ayanna Hill-Gill
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Cocktail and Dinner at Nassau Inn
Monday, November 9
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Holding the Center: How School Leaders Build Trust, Belonging, and Resilience
Dr. Valaida Wise, President, Dr. Valaida Wise Consulting
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Governance as Practice – the habits and mindsets of high-functioning boards
Moira Kelly, President, EXPLO
1:15 am – 3:00 pm
How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children
Lisa Lawson, CEO, Annie E. Casey Foundation
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Open time
6:00 – 8:00 pm | Cocktail and Dinner at Prospect House, Princeton University
Tuesday, November 10
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Center Stage Leadership: A conversation with Jill Dolan, Annan Professor of English and Professor of Theatre, Emerita