General Conference Information

ASCD Empower17: The Conference for Every Educator is being held March 25–27, 2017, in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Trying to find something about the conference? Links and explanations about where to find popular conference-related information can be found here, along with the latest conference news.

What's New?

Empower Daily: Your Online Source for Conference News. Empower Daily  is your source for news and information about Empower17 before, during, and after the conference, including schedule changes and featured events.

Get the news

Download the Empower17 mobile app! The conference app is now available for Android and iOS devices, and allows you to add sessions to your calendar and view logistics like maps and exhibit hall details.

Download the app

Explore the conference planner. The full conference program is now available to view in the online planner. Browse more than 200 sessions to see what Empower17 has to offer you.

View full program

Explore the conference transformation. In a blog post available on Medium, ASCD Executive Director and CEO Deb Delisle explores the transformation of the ASCD Annual Conference to Empower17.

Read the blog

ASCD Empower17 is on Twitter. Keep up with Empower speakers, session information, and special events by following @ASCDEmpower. It's also a great way to connect with other attendees around the globe before, during, and after the conference.

Follow @ASCDEmpower

Quick Links

Conference Policies and Guidelines

ASCD's policies and guidelines for all conference attendees can be found on the Conference Policies page.

Conference Program Information

Information about ASCD Empower17 keynote speakers, session types, topics, the schedule, and ASCD special events can be found under the Program tab on the navigation menu.

Registration and Attendance Information

Information about registering for ASCD Empower17, including pricing, volunteering, finding potential funding sources, and getting academic credit, can be found under the Registration tab on the navigation menu.

Convention Center Information

Information about the convention center, including parking fees and driving directions, who's exhibiting in the exhibit hall and the exhibit hall hours, and special services provided on-site can be found under the General Information tab on the navigation menu.

Hotel and Travel Information

Information and links for booking your hotel and travel, including tips for international travelers, can be found under the Hotel & Travel tab on the navigation menu.

Information about Anaheim

Find information about our host city, Anaheim, California, including non-ASCD events and activities, local dining options, and transportation guidelines, under the Experience Anaheim tab on the navigation menu.

Sponsor Information

Learn more about ASCD Empower17 sponsors on the Sponsors page.

Future Dates and Locations

• March 24–26, 2018: Boston, MA
• March 16–18, 2019: Chicago, IL
• March 14–16, 2020: Los Angeles, CA

Contact Us

If you have any questions or are unable to locate specific information about the conference, please contact us.

Send an e-mail: ASCD Empower17 Team

Call us:

• Toll-free from the United States and Canada: 1-800-933-2723
• Local to the D.C. area: 1-703-578-9600
• All other countries: (International Access Code) +1-703-578-9600

Send a fax: 1-703-575-5400