2025 CUBE Annual Conference

CUBE has convened school board members from across the nation for the past 57 years to network and share the continually evolving strategies they are using to address the unique educational challenges that exist in our nation's urban centers. Content is curated specifically to provide you with the tools and support you need to effect change as an empowered, impactful urban school board member. 

Registration now open for active CUBE Member Districts. Early bird registration will open on April 14 for NSBA Member State Associations and active National Connection Districts. General early bird registration opens on April 21. 

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2025 CUBE Awards are now Open!

Nominations are open for the annual CUBE Award for School Board Excellence and the Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations close May 5, 2025. Click here for more details.

Benjamin Elijah Mays Award Application

CUBE Annual Award Application

Registration Fees

Registration

 Registration Deadline CUBE Districts/NatCon Districts/Member State Association Staff General (Non-CUBE Districts/Non-NATCON Districts/Non-Member Associations)  Corporate Guest*
Early Bird Before July 18 $575 $699 $1,500 $125
Standard After July 18 $750 $875 $1,500 $125
Onsite After Sept. 4 $899 $899 $1,500 $125
One-day Pass (must be purchased onsite) Beginning Sept. 11 $350 $350 N/A N/A

*A guest registration grants access to CUBE Urban Night Out (UNO) only. Your guest must purchase a registration if planning to attend sessions, networking meal events, and CUBE Urban Night Out (UNO).

Conference Information

Experiential Site Visits offer a rare opportunity to explore education in practice. Although site visit details have not been released, you can still add this event to your registration. The cost to attend is $89. Early registration is encouraged as spots are limited and tend to quickly fill up. 

Headquarter Hotel: J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live 
900 West Olympic Boulevard 
Los Angeles, CA 90015

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.

Ground Transportation 
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 

Hotel Parking 
Valet and self-parking are available at L.A. Live

Parking Valet Daily: $66

Please complete this form if you have any special needs by Friday, August 15, 2025. 

Connect with your peers before the conference and help spread the word about the CUBE Annual Conference. Download a social media badge that says, “I’m Attending,” "I'm Speaking," or "Proud Sponsor" and share it on your LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts.  

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In the event of a cancellation, you may transfer your registration to another member of your team. 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 Friday, August 15, 2025, and will be subject to a $175 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 CUBE Annual Conference registration.