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Nsta National Conference 2027 event Boston · 2027-03-17

Nsta National Conference 2027

March 17, 2027 - March 20, 2027
Boston, United States

About Nsta National Conference

The National Science Teaching Association runs national conferences on science and STEM education, one in spring and one in fall, in rotating U.S. cities. Science and STEM educators and leaders attend for sessions, workshops, institutes and an expo hall of teaching resources.

NSTA National Conference 2027

The National Science Teaching Association's National Conference on Science Education runs March 17–20, 2027 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

What it is

NSTA holds national conferences in spring and fall for the science and STEM education community. The organizer's Boston page lists 1,200+ sessions, 5,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors and sponsors, alongside networking events and an expo of teaching resources. Attendees range from K–12 teachers, CTE educators and department chairs to principals, district science leads, instructional coaches, college faculty and preservice teachers, as well as museum, science-centre and afterschool educators, researchers and industry professionals.

Signature Themes instead of strands

Boston replaces traditional strands with Signature Themes, each built around an "Essential Conversation":

  • From Challenge to Change: Solving the Profession's Biggest Problems
  • 3D Learning: Taking Stock, Learning from the Past, Shaping the Next Decade
  • Research to Reality: Turning Evidence into Powerful Science and STEM Learning
  • The Next Frontier: Navigating the Future of Science and STEM, including artificial intelligence
  • Leading Learning: Strengthening Science and STEM Together
  • Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Science to the World Around Us

Planning notes

  • Registration is open, with group registration available; the page also links a schedule at a glance, housing and a hotel map, and transcripts and credits.
  • NSTA was taking reviewer sign-ups and session proposals when this page was checked.
  • The fall 2027 national conference, on science and STEM education, is listed for Portland, Oregon, November 3–6, 2027.

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Key Topics

  • Three-dimensional science teaching
  • Science education research and practice
  • AI and emerging technology in STEM
  • Science and STEM leadership
  • Informal and community science learning

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Dates
March 17, 2027 – March 20, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

When is Nsta National Conference 2027?
Nsta National Conference 2027 runs March 17, 2027 – March 20, 2027.
Where is Nsta National Conference 2027 held?
Nsta National Conference 2027 takes place at Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, United States.
How do I register for Nsta National Conference 2027?
Registration is handled by the organizer, NSTA (National Science Teacher's Association) — details and passes are on the official website.
What is the next Nsta National Conference event?
Nsta National Conference 2026 runs November 4, 2026 – November 7, 2026 in Indianapolis.

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