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2026 NAIS Gather Conference
A Convening for Renewal, Growth, Belonging, and Impact
December 2-5 in Boston, Massachusetts
Gather is NAIS's new convening for educators, administrators, and school leaders committed to advancing inclusion and belonging in independent schools. We’re gathering this December in every sense of the word—coming together to connect and learn, and to gather insight, skills, and strength.
Born from nearly 35 years of transformative work at the People of Color Conference and rooted in NAIS's leadership mission, Gather is an evolution in how our community engages. The event moves beyond traditional conference formats, turning educators toward one another to share, learn, and grow.
The event will offer three pathways—Renewing and Growing, Sustaining School Belonging, and Engaging Across Community—to rejuvenate you personally, equip schools professionally, and challenge us all collectively.
- Renewing and Growing : This pathway provides spaces of joy, and affirmation so that individuals feel supported and rejuvenated. It will include gathering spaces, career coaching and skill development, and opportunities for self-care and wellness.
- Sustaining School Belonging: This pathway includes expert- and practitioner-led workshops that will allow attendees to learn from and with each other about what it takes to sustain belonging in independent schools.
- Engaging Across Community: This pathway centers on thoughtful, facilitated dialogue around relevant, complex topics.