See the rhythm of the Convention at a glance. Tap a General Session to meet its keynote speaker, and register for ticketed meals right from the list. Concurrent session blocks (A–V) each offer hundreds of sessions to choose from; see this online listing of sessions to help  you begin planning for the Convention!

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Thursday

November 19, 2026
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration & NCTE Central Open
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Preconvention Workshops
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. A Sessions
12:15–12:45 p.m. B Sessions
1:00–2:15 p.m. C Sessions
2:30–3:00 p.m. D Sessions
2:30–3:30 p.m. First-Timers' Event
3:15–3:45 p.m. E Sessions
5:30–7:00 p.m. Section Get-Togethers
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Friday

November 20, 2026
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration & NCTE Central Open
9:30–10:45 a.m. F Sessions
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00–11:30 a.m. G Sessions
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. H Sessions
12:30–1:45 p.m. I Sessions
2:00–2:30 p.m. J Sessions
2:45–3:15 p.m. K Sessions
3:30–4:45 p.m. L Sessions
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Saturday

November 21, 2026
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration & NCTE Central Open
7:00–9:15 a.m. ALAN BreakfastRegister
8:15–9:30 a.m. M Sessions
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. N Sessions
12:30–2:30 p.m. Secondary Section & Children's Book Awards LuncheonsRegister
12:30–1:00 p.m. O Sessions
1:15–2:30 p.m. P Sessions
2:45–3:15 p.m. Q Sessions
3:30–4:00 p.m. R Sessions
4:15–5:30 p.m. S Sessions
5:45–7:00 p.m. Special Interest Group Sessions
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Sunday

November 22, 2026
7:00–8:45 a.m. Children's Literature Assembly & Affiliate BreakfastsRegister
8:00–11:00 a.m. Registration & NCTE Central Open
8:00–11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open
8:15–8:45 a.m. T Sessions
9:00–10:15 a.m. U Sessions
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. National Writing Project BrunchRegister
10:30–11:45 a.m. V Sessions
2:00–6:00 p.m. ALAN Workshop & CEL Annual Convention begin

Good to Know

  • All times are Eastern Time (ET).
  • Lettered blocks (A–V Sessions) are concurrent session periods, each offering many sessions to choose from.
  • Ticketed meal events require separate registration — use the Register link on each.
  • Sessions, times, and events are subject to change as the program is finalized.