The information on this page is for Empower18. Check back in September 2018 for information about Empower19, which will be held March 16–18, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.

General Conference Information

ASCD Empower18: The Conference for Every Educator is being held March 24–26, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition 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?

Empower19 Registration will open this summer. The conference will be held March 16–18, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Empower Daily: Your Online Source for Conference News. Empower Daily is your source for highlights from 2018.

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Proposals for Empower19. The call for proposals for Empower19 is closed. Acceptance notifications will be e-mailed by June 22, 2018.

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ASCD Empower18 is on Twitter. Keep up with Empower speakers, session information, and special events by following @ASCDconf and using #Empower18. It's also a great way to connect with other attendees around the globe before, during, and after the conference.

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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 Empower18 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 Empower18, 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 Boston

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

Sponsor Information

Learn more about ASCD Empower18 sponsors on the Sponsors page.

Future Dates and Locations

• March 16–18, 2019: Chicago, Illinois
• March 14–16, 2020: Los Angeles, California
• March 27–29, 2021: Washington, DC

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 Empower18 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