General Conference Information

ASCD Empower20: The Conference for Learning, Teaching, and Leading Together is being held March 13–16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

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?

Proposals for Empower21. The call for proposals for Empower21 is open now through Saturday, May 30, 2020.

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Registration for Empower21. Sign up to be notified when registration opens for Empower21.

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ASCD Empower20 has been canceled. Please read the statement from ASCD’s CEO Ranjit Sidhu for more information.

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Quick Links (Empower20)

ASCD Empower is on Twitter

Keep up with Empower speakers, session information, and special events by following @ASCDconf and using #Empower21. It's also a great way to connect with other attendees around the globe before, during, and after the conference.

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Where to Find Information on the Empower Site

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 Empower20 keynote speakers, session types, topics, the schedule, and ASCD special events can be found under the Program tab on the navigation menu.

Pre-Conference Learning and Events Information

Information about ASCD Pre-Conference Institutes, local tours, school site visits, and other events taking place March 12–13, 2020, can be found under the Pre-Conference Learning tab on the navigation menu.

Registration and Attendance Information

Information about registering for ASCD Empower20, including pricing, volunteering, 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 and information about our host city, Los Angeles, California, can be found under the Hotel & Travel tab on the navigation menu.

Sponsor Information

Learn more about ASCD Empower20 sponsors on the Sponsors page.

Conference Presenters, Exhibitors, and Media

Information for presenters, exhibitors, and members of the media can be found in their respective sections of the site.

Contact Us

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

Send an email: ASCD Empower 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

Future Dates and Locations

March 13–16, 2020: Los Angeles, California
March 27–29, 2021: Washington, DC

Future Invited Speaker Recommendations

We're always looking for speaker ideas for our conferences and other events, including Empower.

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