Biennial Conference 2026

Wednesday, November 18 - Friday, November 20, 2026

JW Marriott L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd [map]
Los Angeles, CA 90015




Related Web Pages and Sites:
www.biennialconference.org

Registration Includes:

One conference registration includes plenary sessions, option to attend the awards luncheon, featured speakers, workshops, worship, the conference reception, and exhibits. The following events are not included in a standard conference registration and must be selected separately during the registration process:

  • Deep Dives (no cost, but registration required)
  • Awards Luncheon (no cost, but registration required so NAES can accurately plan meals and minimize food waste)
  • Service Events (no cost, but registration required)
  • Affinity/Networking Lunches ($120)
  • Early Childhood Education Day ($100)
  • Accommodations (hotel must be booked separately)

Please be sure to select any of these additional events during the registration process. Hotel information can be found upon completion and payment of your registration.



Meeting Attire:

School attire is recommended for all Biennial Conference events. Clergy are encouraged to wear clericals if they prefer.

Early Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 09/18/2026
Name Price Available To
Early Bird Member $850.00   Members
Early Bird Member Group 5–9 $840.00   Members
Early Bird Member Group 10+ $820.00   Members
Seminarian $650.00   Seminarians
Early Non-Member $1,300.00   Non-Members
Early Solutions Partner $1,430.00   Solutions Partners
Early Service Provider/Consultant $1,990.00   Service Providers/Consultants
ELEA: Early Bird $850.00   Early Bird ELEA Member
ELEA: Early Bird (Groups of 5+) $840.00   Early Bird ELEA Member Group 5-9
 

Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 10/23/2026
Name Price Available To
On-Time Member $959.00   Members
Presenter $750.00   Presenters
On-Time Non-Member $1,699.00   Non-Members
On-Time Solutions Partner $1,739.00   Solutions Partners
On-Time Service Provider/Consultant $2,190.00   Service Providers/Consultants
ELEA: On-Time $959.00   On-Time ELEA Member


Cancellation and Other Policies:

Cancellations

Written requests for cancellations must be received on or before Friday, October 23, 2026. Cancellation requests must be emailed to NAES at gnatera@pcm411.com. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.

NAES will assess a $125 processing fee on all approved refunds received before Friday, October 23, 2026. Approved refunds will be processed within 15 business days after the conclusion of the conference.

Substitutions

Substitution requests must be submitted in writing via email to gnatera@pcm411.com no later than October 23, 2026. Requests received after October 23, 2026, may not be honored.

For substitutions requested after the Early Bird deadline of September 18, 2026, registrations originally purchased at the Early Bird rate will be adjusted to the applicable On-Time registration rate for the substitute attendee, resulting in a balance due that must be paid prior to the conference.

If approved, substitutions requested after October 23, 2026, will be subject to the applicable Late registration rate in effect at the time of the substitution, in addition to a $125 cancellation fee associated with the original registration. Individual paid events, such as luncheons, are non-refundable.

Other Policies

All registrations and reservations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are non-transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees.

Any and all liability of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

NAES or its contractors may be photographing or videotaping sessions and events at Biennial Conference 2026. By attending the NAES Biennial Conference 2026, attendees understand and agree to allow their likenesses, images, and voices to be used by NAES in association publications and communications, on its website and in marketing or promotional materials. Photo images and videos may also be shared with the media. Attendance at the meeting waives NAES from liability resulting from these uses.

Is Media Allowed?

No

General Hotel Information:

Conference registration does not include accommodations. Hotel rooms are to be reserved separately through the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, starting at $279 per night plus taxes and fees. The link to reserve your hotel room can be found in your confirmation email once you register for the conference. Make your hotel reservation by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Travel Information:

Public transit is available from LAX to the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE. Transit options include around 10-15 minutes of walking, depending on selected route and airport terminal.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Amanda Zhang
Database & Events Coordinator
National Association of Episcopal Schools
Phone: (212) 716-6134
Fax: (212) 286-9366
Email: amanda@episcopalschools.org