The New York City Elementary School Principals Association
Convention
NYCESPA’s 93rd Convention March 14, 2026 Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Elementary Principals: Leading in Unprecedented Times
NYCESPA celebrates the outstanding work of principals to affirm and empower in these unprecedented times. Principals are invited to bring their Assistant Principals and School Leadership Team members to be part of a day filled with learning, opportunities to network, dozens of vendors sharing the newest products and services to support your students’ success. The day culminates with a gala luncheon, and the opportunity to celebrate the 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 year principalship milestones of our NYCESPA colleagues.
Convention Honorees
Deputy Chancellor Isabel DiMola – Recipient of the Ed Averill Leadership in Education Award
Past NYCESPA President and NYCESPA Parliamentarian John Khani Recipient of the Norm Sherman Friend of Education Award
Attendee Registration
Tickets for the NYCESPA Convention are $190 each. NYCESPA is a Sole Source Vendor for Professional Development for the NYCESPA Convention. Registration opens on November 12th and the regular registration period ends on February 27th. Late registration will take place if seating is available.
NYCESPA Member Principals are invited to Apply to Be a Principal Presenter. Details and the Application can be found here.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitors at the NYCESPA Convention can register using the link below. Early Bird Registration is open from November 12th – December 26th. Standard Registration from December 27th – February 13th. Late Registration (if space is available) after February 13th.
Click here for the Exhibitor Registration and Sponsor Opportunities
Companies can apply to present a 50 minute workshop. Applications are open through December 19th. Details can be found at the link below.