2026 SETDA Leadership Summit: Full Schedule

5:30pm EST

Sunday November 1, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

9:00am EST

Opening Remarks

Monday November 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:05am EST

We’ll launch the Leadership Summit with a welcome and a look ahead at what’s in store for Day 1.

This session provides a quick overview of the agenda, highlights key themes, and sets the tone for a day of collaboration and conversation.

Monday November 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:05am EST

Community Gatherings

4:00pm EST

Homecoming Reception

Monday November 2, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST

In the true spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, we encourage everyone to proudly don their state gear, showcasing their regional pride and adding a colorful touch to our professional tailgate networking and product showcase experience. So, dust off those jerseys and hats, and let's celebrate the diverse spirit of our community in style!

Special thanks to event sponsor Center for Digital Education for their generous support of this conference activity.

Monday November 2, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Community Gatherings

6:30pm EST

SETDA Awards Dinner & 25th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday November 3, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST

Who will we honor this year? At SETDA's annual recognition of leadership, we will name the State Leader of the Year as well as the recipients of the State Policymaker award, the Federal Policymaker award, the State Achievement awards, and the Candice Dodson Influencer award.

Special thanks to event sponsor ClassLink for their generous support of this conference activity.

Tuesday November 3, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST

Community Gatherings