2026 SAIS Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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7:45am EDT

Registration Open

Monday October 5, 2026 7:45am - 6:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Monday October 5, 2026 7:45am - 6:00pm EDT
Prefunction

8:00am EDT

Sponsor Booths Open

Monday October 5, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Prefunction

View the booth diagram here.

Booths with an orange asterisk are open until 10:30 AM Tuesday.

All other booths close at 6:00 PM Monday.

Monday October 5, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Prefunction

10:00am EDT

Break

Monday October 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT

Prefunction

Pause, connect, and explore. Catch up with colleagues, meet someone new, and visit sponsor booths to discover services and solutions designed to support your school’s work and priorities.

Break sponsored by J&J Contractors

Sponsors

J&J Contractors

J&J Contractors, Inc. is a commercial, general contractor located in Chattanooga, TN. Licensed in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, and servicing an area up to 1 1/2 hour drive from Chattanooga, J&J has five areas of expertise we've focused on since our incorporation in 1978. Those... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Prefunction

Networking

2:00pm EDT

Break

Monday October 5, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Prefunction

Take a break, connect with colleagues, and explore the sponsor booths. Use this time to continue conversations, make new connections, and discover services, resources, and ideas that could have a meaningful impact on your school.

Break sponsored by The Education Group

Sponsors

The Education Group

Since 1988, The EducationGroup has served nonprofits and independent schools across the nation, providing the highest level of personalized search, placement, executive coaching and consulting services.

CONTACT: Katherine Moncure Stuart, President, [email protected]

SPON... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Prefunction

Networking

3:30pm EDT

Break

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Prefunction

Networking

5:00pm EDT

Reception

Monday October 5, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Raise a glass and keep the conversations going. Catch up with colleagues, meet someone new, and enjoy a relaxed setting to connect and unwind. Be sure to spend time with our sponsors, whose services and solutions may offer fresh ideas and valuable support for your school.

Reception sponsored by Fisher Phillips

Sponsors

Fisher Phillips

For over 25 years, the attorneys on the Fisher Phillips K-12 Education Team have been servicing schools of all types. Representing religious, secular, independent, private, public and charter schools, our broad and deep team of lawyers assists with student, workplace, and governance-related... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Prefunction

Networking

6:00pm EDT

Booth Tear-Down | Friend Sponsors

Monday October 5, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Prefunction

Booths without an orange asterisk on this booth diagram tear down by 7:00 PM Monday.

INSTRUCTIONS: Leave labeled packages for shipping on table and call carrier to schedule pick-up.

LOAD OUT: Please note the glass doors accessing Carter Street in the front of the convention center may be used for load out only if hand carrying items or using a soft-sided wagon (SAIS has these available to borrow if needed). Any items requiring load out with a dolly or metal/other cart must be done via the loading dock.

Monday October 5, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Prefunction

2026 SAIS Annual Conference

7:45am EDT

8:00am EDT

10:00am EDT

J&J Contractors

2:00pm EDT

The Education Group

3:30pm EDT

5:00pm EDT

Fisher Phillips

6:00pm EDT

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