Los Angeles, California
March 13–16, 2020
Pre-Conference Institutes: March 12–13
Pre-Conference Institutes
March 12–13
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Press Center

Welcome to the Empower20 Press Center. Please browse the full menu of options below, including  information about the conference, press credential information, downloadable press images, and more. New information will be added to this page as it becomes available.

About Empower20

The ASCD Empower20 conference is designed by educators for educators, and empowers attendees to connect with the resources, knowledge, and community they need to implement innovative and effective leadership and instruction. Empower20 will take place March 13–16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California, and feature general session speakers LeVar Burton, Kimberly Bryant, Nick Vujicic, and Henry Winkler. Attendees will also have the chance to learn from engaging keynote speakers and authors, including Baruti Kafele, Eric Jensen, Linda Darling-Hammond, Robyn Jackson, and many more! You can find more details about speakers in the Featured Speakers section of the website.

What to Expect

Members of the media can expect exclusive access to top thought leaders, authors, and newsmakers in education in our full-service media room. You'll have the opportunity to explore the conference to learn more about the latest trends and news from the education community and use the media room to conduct interviews and recharge.

Registered conference media attendees will receive

  • An exclusive press badge.
  • Access to the press room to conduct interviews or write.
  • Reserved seating in general sessions.
  • Support from Empower20 Communications staff.
  • Entrance to the entire slate of conference sessions.
  • Admittance to the Exhibit Hall, featuring vendors displaying and demonstrating the latest resources and technologies supporting educators.
  • Coffee and refreshments.
  • A goodie bag featuring ASCD's latest and best-selling publications.

 

Requesting a Press Pass

Press accreditation for Empower20 will begin August 10, 2019. 

If you wish to attend Empower20 as a member of the press, please submit your request here.

Press Kit & Promotional Images

The ASCD Empower20 Press Kit and promotional images for media use will be made available in the coming months.

ASCD Empower20 has been canceled.

Press Releases

Check back for press releases from ASCD about Empower20.

Exhibitor Press Releases

Check back for press releases from exhibitors at Empower20.

Media Room Access

  • The media room is accessible to attendees with full conference media badges approved by ASCD's communications team.
  • Exhibitors may drop off press kits to the media room for display.
  • Access to the media room will also be provided to exhibitors who have appointments with media or are escorted by media.

Media Room Hours

The media room is open on the following dates. Hours are subject to change without notice.

Friday, March 13
3:00–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 14
8:00–10:00 a.m. and
11:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Sunday, March 15
8:00–10:00 a.m. and
11:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Monday, March 16
8:00–11:00 a.m.