2026 NEFA Conference Registration

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Conference Theme: Education Finance in a Turbulent Era: Responding to Fiscal Volatility, Policy Shifts, and Navigating the Future of Educational Opportunity

Dates: October 07–08, 2026

Location: Virtual Conference

Welcome to the registration page for the 16th Annual National Education Finance Academy Conference. Join us as we reflect on the past quarter-century of education finance and explore forward-thinking solutions to persistent and emerging challenges in our field.

Membership Requirement: All conference attendees must be active members of the National Education Finance Academy. Membership ensures access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and continued engagement with the education finance community. If you are not yet a member, you will be prompted to join during the registration process.

Who Should Attend? This conference is designed for scholars, policymakers, educators, legal professionals, and anyone invested in advancing equitable and sustainable education finance.

​Why Attend?

• Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the past, present, and future of education finance.
• Collaborate with experts and peers to generate actionable solutions for P-22 educational institutions.
• Discover innovative approaches to addressing technological advancements, funding equity, and policy development.
• Network with a diverse group of professionals committed to shaping the future of education finance.