Ideas that Illuminate
Join us for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia
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Join us for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia
This year's NCTE Annual Convention theme invites us to:
Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.
We're ready to do just that! Make plans now to join us in Philadelphia for four days of creativity, camaraderie, and collective thinking about the future of ELA from all our colorful perspectives.
Literacy educators across all roles, disciplines, and contexts—and from all 50 states and beyond—gather with us each year at Convention. PreK through college teachers and administrators, ELA researchers, students, and advocacy professionals are all welcome to share in the energy and inspiration of our Annual Convention.
No . . . but you should be! NCTE membership enhances all the connections you will make at Convention, and from a financial standpoint, it's a no-brainer: NCTE membership is only $59 per year and saves you $135 on your Convention registration. JOIN NOW!
Registration for the 2026 Convention will open in March—earlier than ever before. For a limited time, we are honoring 2025 pricing for this year's event! So, keep an eye out for announcements of open registration—you save the most when you register early.
Check out the video and photos from last year's Convention in Denver, where thousands of literacy educators came together to share their experiences and "Dream Boldly."
Experience the energy, inspiration, and community from our 2025 Annual Convention.
Join us in November to be part of the next chapter in ELA education.
Denver, Colorado • 2025
Moments from past NCTE Annual Conventions
