AISNE seeks out high-quality presentations from industry experts to bring their knowledge to our members working in New England’s thriving independent Pre-K – 12 schools. Each year we open our call for presentations and invite submissions to speak at our many conferences, symposia, retreats, and workshops. AISNE hosts events both virtually and in-person, targeted at all roles within the school community, allowing for myriad presentation topics, styles and formats.
AISNE’s signature annual events include our:
- Governance Conference (Sept/Oct)
- Academic Leadership Symposium (Oct)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference (Oct)
- BIPOC Symposium (Oct)
- Business & Operations Conference (Jan)
- Heads of School Retreat (Jan)
- Women’s Leadership Symposium (April)
- Health & Wellness Conference (May)
- Middle School Students Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference (Date TBD)
- High School Students of Color Conference (Date TBD)
Our call for presentations for the 2026-2027 school year is open through April 30, 2026.
If you have any questions about submitting your presentation proposal, please email us at info@aisne.org.
Review Process
Proposals received for AISNE’s signature events will be reviewed by a committee of AISNE members representing roles for which the event is intended. Our steering committees help to support our events with their input and understanding of the current needs of those sharing their roles in independent schools.
If your submission is accepted you will receive an invitation to present at the event approximately two months prior to the event.
Due to the volume of proposals we receive, we do not contact every individual whose presentation was not selected.
Speaking & Sponsorships
Speaking opportunities and sponsorships are separate at AISNE. While our annual Community Supporters are frequently featured in AISNE’s events due to their deep expertise and connection to independent schools, their inclusion as speakers is not guaranteed.
All product and service providers should submit presentation proposals during our open call period (April 1 – 30, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year).
Event sponsorship and AISNE’s annual Community Supporter program include myriad benefits for increasing brand awareness and enjoying face-to-face time with AISNE’s members. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting with AISNE, please contact Jeff Covello, AISNE’s Director of Marketing & Sponsorships, at jeff@aisne.org.