NAES Biennial Conference 2026 – Los Angeles, CA

NAES Biennial Conference 2026

November 18–20, 2026
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

About the Conference

Biennial Conference is the premier gathering of Episcopal school friends and leaders nationwide.

Sponsorship Opportunities

NAES is pleased to announce sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for Biennial Conference 2026. Click below to download a PDF overview. Contact Claire Leheny at claire@episcopalschools.org with any questions!

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Renew Membership and Save!

The best way to save money on conference registration is to make sure your membership is active. Renewals for 2026–2027 will open soon. Learn more about membership at the link below.

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Workshop Selection Announcements

Thank you to all who submitted a workshop proposal for Biennial Conference 2026. We are currently working through the workshop selection process. Once final decisions have been made, you will be notified by email.

Conference Highlights

What to Expect at NAES Biennial Conference 2026

Keynote Speaker

Our 2026 keynote speaker will be Dr. Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist, acclaimed author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain, and Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Conference Eucharist

NAES is pleased to welcome the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church who will preach at the conference Eucharist.

Workshops

Biennial Conference 2026 will feature 60+ sessions led by peer conference attendees. Workshops cover a wide range of topics, including Episcopal identity, chapel & worship, governance, curriculum & teaching, equity & justice, and more.

Early Childhood Day

As part of Wednesday’s pre-conference events, participants may also choose to attend a special workshop for those who educate our youngest learners. More details to be released soon.

Dr. Lisa Miller

Keynote Speaker

Clinical Psychologist
Author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain
Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University

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“BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.”

CONFERENCE THEME — PSALM 46:10

Latest Updates

Biennial Conference News

  • Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to Preach at Conference Eucharist

    Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to Preach at Conference Eucharist

    NAES is pleased to welcome the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church who will preach at the conference Eucharist. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he…

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  • NAES Welcomes Lutheran Educators

    NAES Welcomes Lutheran Educators

    After a successful collaboration at Biennial Conference 2024, NAES welcomes members of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) to Biennial Conference 2026. Lutheran educators looking to broaden their academic horizons and foster Christian fellowship will find much to gain from joining their Episcopal colleagues in Los Angeles. Exchange best practices with colleagues from a…

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  • Introducing Your Biennial Conference 2026 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Miller

    Introducing Your Biennial Conference 2026 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Miller

    Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has…

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