Registration Opens Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. EDT

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 2027 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

Registration Early Bird
(Before Nov. 20) 		 Standard
(Nov. 21, 2026-Jan. 27, 2027)
For Leadership Seminar Only $400 $450
Bundle (Leadership Seminar + NSBA's Advocacy Institute) $990 $1,040

Event Information

Taxicabs & Ride Sharing
Taxicabs and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft offer transportation to and from the airport. Download the app of your choice and book in advance to help ensure availability. Estimated fares are listed below and may vary based on traffic, demand, and service availability:

DC Metro System
DC Metro System serves Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. The Mount Vernon Square/7th St–Convention Center Station (Green and Yellow Lines) is the closest Metro station to the Marriott Marquis (approximately 0.2 miles, a 3–5-minute walk).  

Additional nearby stations include: 

  • Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow Lines) – 0.3 miles
  • Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver Lines) – 0.4–0.5 miles 

Hotel Parking
Valet parking is available at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. The overnight rate is $75.00 plus 18% tax and includes in/out privileges. Rates are subject to change. 

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. 7, 2027. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.

Requests for refunds will be honored only if made in writing to NSBA by Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027, 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 Leadership Seminar registration.