January 30-31, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

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The NSBA Leadership Seminar was established to focus on state association leadership topics and leadership core competencies. The program provides opportunities for personal leadership style exploration and introspection as well as skill-building.

This opportunity to convene with peers from across the country to re-examine the impact of your leadership combined with the opportunity for valuable regional networking makes the 2026 Leadership Seminar a can't miss event!  We are looking forward to a unique program that will allow you to explore leadership concepts and skills tied to organizational collaboration, shared vision, and innovation.

Registration Fees

For Leadership Seminar Only $400
Bundle (Leadership Seminar + NSBA's Advocacy & Equity Institute) $990

Event Information

Headquarter Hotel: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

You must be registered for the conference before you can reserve housing in the NSBA hotel block. NSBA has negotiated a special rate for conference attendees. Booking information will be provided in the registration confirmation email. All reservations should be made before Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.

Taxicabs & Ride Sharing
Taxicabs and Ride Sharing, such as Uber and Lyft offer transportation services to passengers arriving to and departing from the airport. Download the ride sharing app of your choice and book in advance to ensure availability. Approximate rates for taxicabs and ridesharing from the nearest airports can be found below.


DC Metro System
DC Metro System serves the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. The Mt Vernon Sq./7th St-Convention Center Station on the Green and Yellow Lines is the closest (0.2 miles) Metro Station to the hotel.

Hotel Parking
Valet parking is available at the Marriott Marquis DC hotel at $65 per day.

In the event of a cancellation, you may transfer your registration to another member of your team by Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Simply email memberservices@nsba.org with the name of the registrant and the individual being substituted.  

Requests for refunds will be honored only if made in writing to NSBA by Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, and will be subject to a $150 cancellation fee per registrant. After that date, no refund will be issued, however, you may still transfer your registration to another district participant. 

Exceptions to the cancellation policy for medical emergencies or other significant unforeseen events may be considered. Requests must be submitted in writing to memberservices@nsba.org with appropriate supporting documentation for review. 

Please feel free to contact our registration team at memberservices@nsba.org with any questions you may have about your Advocacy & Equity Institute registration.