Join us in Seattle, Washington, to deep-dive into the strategies driving systems-level innovation in America’s school districts. This isn’t a conference—it’s a critical learning laboratory.
Hosted by League member districts Kent School District and Issaquah School District, this is a unique opportunity to witness and experience the innovation evident across the Seattle area.
District leaders are invited to participate in:
| Date | Event | Event Description |
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Monday, March 16 |
School Leadership Convening Superintendent-Only Sessions Demonstration Stations open Industry Site Visit Welcome Remarks Opening Reception at Tavern Hall |
Hands-on leadership and innovation activities for school-based leaders Peer-to-peer session for superintendents. Visit an industry partner of both host districts. Kickoff remarks by Digital Promise and host districts, featuring on-stage acknowledgement of Session and Hospitality sponsors. Networking reception with table signage and direct engagement opportunities. |
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Tuesday, March 17 |
School Site Visits Networking Happy Hour Dinner on Your Own Evening |
Full-day immersion in host districts. Informal networking with co-branded signage for sponsor visibility. |
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Wednesday, March 18 |
Sponsored Breakfast Welcome Remarks Breakout Sessions
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Exclusive branding and engagement opportunity with all attendees. Curated panel remarks co-led by host districts and Digital Promise. The program includes host-district deep dives, League-member-led sessions, research spotlights, and partner-driven sessions.
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| Date |
Monday, March 16 |
|---|---|
| Event |
School Leadership Convening Superintendent-Only Sessions Demonstration Stations open Industry Site Visit Welcome Remarks Opening Reception at Tavern Hall |
| Event Description |
Hands-on leadership and innovation activities for school-based leaders Peer-to-peer session for superintendents. Visit an industry partner of both host districts. Kickoff remarks by Digital Promise and host districts, featuring on-stage acknowledgement of Session and Hospitality sponsors. Networking reception with table signage and direct engagement opportunities. |
| Date |
Tuesday, March 17 |
| Event |
School Site Visits Networking Happy Hour Dinner on Your Own Evening |
| Event Description |
Full-day immersion in host districts. Informal networking with co-branded signage for sponsor visibility. |
| Date |
Wednesday, March 18 |
| Event |
Sponsored Breakfast Welcome Remarks Breakout Sessions
|
| Event Description |
Exclusive branding and engagement opportunity with all attendees. Curated panel remarks co-led by host districts and Digital Promise. The program includes host-district deep dives, League-member-led sessions, research spotlights, and partner-driven sessions.
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Be part of what’s next in education. Sponsor-partners are encouraged to engage with district leaders in school visits, program sessions, and networking events as peers. From classroom experiences to thought leadership opportunities, the League of Innovative Schools Convening partnerships open doors to join the next wave of leaders and districts driving change. Ready to make your mark? Consider sponsoring the League’s 2026 Spring Convening? Review Digital Promise’s 2026 Annual Sponsorship Prospectus to see the different sponsorship levels available. For more information about partnership opportunities with Digital Promise, email Rebecca at rbanks@digitalpromise.org.
The hotel for the League Spring 2026 Convening is the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside, located at 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, Washington.
Use the link below to make a reservation in the League’s discounted room block. The room block reservation deadline is Feb. 13, or when all the pre-allocated rooms have been reserved.
Airport: The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which is approximately 30-40 minutes from the hotel, depending on traffic. The Bellevue Airport Shuttle provides a reliable and convenient connection between SEA and hotels in Bellevue at an affordable fixed rate.
Hotel Parking: Valet parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside at the rate of $47 per day. Self-parking is also available at a rate of $37 per day and parking is complimentary for Friday and Saturday night stays.
Recommended Arrival/Departure: We recommend that you arrive no later than 1 p.m. PT on Monday, March 16, and depart the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2025. Programming on Wednesday, March 18, will conclude with an evening reception at the Seattle Aquarium. If you plan to participate in the Build, Play, & Innovate School Leadership Summit or other optional programming the morning of Monday, March 16, we recommend that you arrive the evening of Sunday, March 17 as programming will begin promptly at 8 a.m. PT
REGISTER to attend the League of Innovative Schools Spring 2026 Convening by Feb. 20. You will also select your school visit track preferences when you register. You can learn more about the school visit tracks here.
BOOK your room at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside. The nightly rate for single or double is $249 plus tax. The room block will close on Feb. 13, or when all the pre-allocated rooms have been reserved.
Save the date and make plans to tune into our upcoming “Know Before You Go” webinar to learn everything you need to know for your time in Seattle.
Follow the League and Digital Promise on LinkedIn and use #DPLIS to join in the excitement leading up to the convening and to share key learnings and updates when you’re there.
The League Spring 2025 Convening is powered by Swapcard, an engaging, all-in-one event platform. Ahead of the convening, you will receive emails prompting you to create an account on Swapcard. This account will enable you to access the convening agenda, create a personalized schedule, browse for information about sponsors, schedule networking meetings with your peers, and receive general information about the convening.
We look forward to seeing you in person from March 16-18, 2026, in Seattle, for an unforgettable convening!
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees at the League Spring 2025 Convening, we ask participants to acknowledge to the following:
Our Code of Conduct
The League of Innovative Schools is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes, is not condoned at League convenings or on League social media channels.
Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave at the sole discretion of the League. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.
