National conference
Out-of-school time
BOOST Conference (Best of Out-of-School Time)
Hosted by BOOST Collaborative
Palm Springs, California
location
April 27–30, 2027
when
Out-of-school time
focus
In-person
format
About this conference
BOOST (Best of Out-of-School Time) bills itself as the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for afterschool, expanded learning, and in- and out-of-school-time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere in Palm Springs, it gathers 3,500+ educators for 200+ workshops, master classes, pre-conference academies, keynotes, an exhibit hall, film festival, and networking.
- 3,500+ global educators
- 200+ workshops
- Pre-Conference Academies & Master Classes
- Exhibit hall with ~200 booths
Details
- Host
- BOOST Collaborative
- Reach
- National
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- When
- April 27–30, 2027
- Format
- In-person
- Focus
- Out-of-school time
- Category
- Afterschool & Out-of-School Time
- Who attends
- OST leaders & practitioners
Source: BOOST Collaborative · details from conference website, 2026-06-11
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