Spring Conference
March 18-19, 2027 | Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
Each spring, MASA brings educational leaders from across Minnesota together to connect, collaborate, and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping public education.
The 2027 MASA Spring Conference, Grow. Renew. Lead Forward., invites leaders to step away from the demands of daily leadership to reflect, recharge, and prepare for what's ahead. Through meaningful conversations, practical learning, and shared experiences, we'll explore ways to grow capacity in our systems, our teams, and ourselves; renew our energy, strengthen connections, and reimagine what's possible; and lead forward with a clear vision and actionable strategies for the coming school year.
From navigating emerging technologies and financial challenges to strengthening leadership practices and planning for the future, the conference offers opportunities to learn from colleagues, exchange ideas, and return to our districts with fresh perspectives and renewed purpose.
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Breakout Session Proposals Opens November 3 |
Exhibitor Registration Will begin in January |
Participant Registration Opens January 11 |
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Call for Breakout Session Proposals | Submit here!
MASA invites proposals for 60-minute concurrent breakout sessions at the 2027 MASA Spring Conference, March 18–19, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park, MN.
We're seeking engaging, practical sessions that share innovative ideas, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies to support Minnesota's educational leaders.
Conference Themes
Proposals are encouraged to connect to one or more of our conference themes:
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Grow | Building capacity in your systems, your staff, and yourself. Explore practical strategies for AI implementation, financial sustainability, instructional leadership, professional growth, and student success.
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Renew | Restoring energy and reimagining what's possible. Share approaches to leader well-being, team culture, organizational renewal, and lessons learned from the challenges and successes of the past year.
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Lead Forward | Setting the vision for the year ahead. Highlight strategies for long-range planning, legislative and policy priorities, community engagement, mentorship, and developing future leaders.
We especially encourage proposals that incorporate practitioner perspectives, meaningful participant engagement, and actionable takeaways.
Proposal Review & Selection
All proposals will be independently reviewed by members of the MASA Executive Development Committee using a consistent evaluation guide. Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with MASA's mission, relevance to current member needs, and overall session quality, including participant engagement and practical value.
The selection process is competitive, and while we cannot accommodate every proposal, we appreciate the expertise and experiences shared by our educational community.
Presenter Registration & Compensation
Presenting at the MASA Spring Conference is a volunteer opportunity and does not include financial compensation.
Selected presenters will receive complimentary conference registration for the day of their presentation. Presenters wishing to attend the full conference must register separately as attendees.
All applicants will be notified of their proposal status before general conference registration opens.
Important Dates
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Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2026
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Proposal Status Notifications: Friday, January 8, 2027
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Conference Dates: March 18–19, 2027
Submit Your Proposal after November 2
Complete the 2027 MASA Spring Conference Proposal Submission Form by Friday, December 11, 2026.
Questions? Contact Taylor Ethen at taylor.ethen@mnasa.org.
Join MASA for the 2027 Spring Conference, Grow. Renew. Lead Forward., on March 18–19 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park! Exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with superintendents and educational leaders from across Minnesota, showcase their products and services, and build valuable relationships.
Exhibitor registration will open in January 2027, with priority access for MASA Business Partners.
Important Dates:
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January 4: Premier Partner booth selection begins
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January 7: Business Partner priority registration opens
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January 21: General exhibitor registration opens
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February 4: Early bird pricing deadline
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February 18: Exhibitor cancellation deadline
Exhibits are scheduled for Thursday, March 18. Booth pricing, exhibit details, and registration information will be available soon.
We look forward to welcoming our exhibitors to the 2027 MASA Spring Conference!
Join educational leaders from across Minnesota for the 2027 MASA Spring Conference, Grow. Renew. Lead Forward., on March 18–19 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park!
This annual gathering offers opportunities to connect with colleagues, gain fresh perspectives, explore practical strategies, and find renewed inspiration for the important work of school leadership.
Participant registration will open in January! Registration rates, conference programming, and additional details will be shared as they become available.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
A special thank you to our 2027 conference sponsors!
Nexus Solutions | Conference Lanyards Sponsor
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered | InGensa, Inc. | Refreshment Stations
PTMA Financial Solutions | InGensa, Inc. | DLR Group | Thursday Evening Topgolf Social
Interested in sponsoring an event during conference? Read more here!