Upcoming Convention

WHERE:
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA

WHEN:
November 18–21

WHO:
UCEA Community

The UCEA Convention will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

We look forward to welcoming attendees from across the country for four days of engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and conversations that shape the future of educational leadership.

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UCEA26 Convention

We invite you to join us at the 40th Annual UCEA Convention, to be held November 18–21, 2026, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2026 Convention Planning Committee is chaired by Miriam Ezzani (Texas Christian University) and includes Earl Edwards (Boston College), Thomas Ralston (University of Pittsburgh), and Lok-Sze Wong (University of North Texas).

Convention Theme: Unity as a Bridge to Freedom: Educational Leadership and the Interdependence of Research, Practice, and Community