Please note: all conference programming is subject to change.
PRE-CONFERENCE & DEEP DIVES
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Unless noted, all pre-conference activities are included in the cost of conference registration.
- Off-Site: Early Childhood Education Day¹ (8:45am to 3pm)
- Service Event: Gardening with Homeboy Industries² (12:30pm to 4:30pm)
- Deep Dives: New Heads & New Chaplains² (1pm to 3pm)
- Mentoring Program for New Chaplains Gathering² (1pm to 4pm)
- Episcopal Urban School Alliance Meeting² (2:30pm to 4pm)
- Friends Reception (Invite Only)
CONFERENCE DAY ONE
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Programming begins at 7:30am with Morning Prayer.
- Morning Prayer
- Keynote: Dr. Lisa Miller
- Awards Luncheon²
- Workshops (Blocks A, B, C)
- “Idea Swap” Sessions
- Conference Eucharist: Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, preacher
- NAES 60th Anniversary Reception
- Exhibits
CONFERENCE DAY TWO
Friday, November 20, 2026
Conference ends at 4pm after Closing Worship.
- Morning Prayer
- Workshops (Blocks D, E, F)
- Affinity Group Luncheons¹
- Closing Worship
- Exhibits
¹ Additional registration fee required.
² No additional fee, but registration is required.

