AASB Annual Convention & Delegate Assembly

Courageous Commitment: Persevere with Purpose

AASB's Annual Winter Convention, Courageous Commitment: Persevere with Purpose, will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 - Saturday, Dec. 5 at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. View Schedule

2026 Winter Convention ($299) | 8 hours | Contact your board secretary or AASB to register.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Conference cancellations will incur a $75 fee. No cancellations or refunds after Thursday, Nov. 26.
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows on the day of the event will be charged full price. 
• A $20 late fee will be added to registrations after Nov 26. 

Screen Time Restrictions ($109) | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 4 hours | Contact your board secretary or AASB to register. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• No cancellations after Thursday, Nov. 26.
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows on the day of the event will be charged full price. 

What You Need to Know

Location: AASB's Annual Winter Convention will take place at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa 

Registration: You must first register for Convention before booking your room at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. Details to book a room will be provided to those who register on Sept. 23 in a separate, direct e-mail from AASB the following day (Sept. 24). Please note those who register for Summer Conference after opening day will receive hotel booking information and details in their confirmation email as usual. 

Cancellations: Please note, registrants will be charged a $75 fee for Convention cancellations. The deadline to cancel without being charged the full event price is November 26, 2026. Registrations not cancelled/no-shows on the day of the event will be charged full price. 

Pre-Convention Workshop: The Screen Time Restrictions workshop will take place on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch is included.

Delegate Assembly: AASB's annual business meeting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Delegates will vote on AASB's president-elect as well as changes to our bylaws and resolutions that will govern the Association in 2027. All members are welcome to attend. 

Academy Awards Luncheon: AASB will recognize its 2026 All-State School Board honorees.

Dietary Needs/ADA Accommodations:

If you have a disability or dietary restrictions that require special attention please click here to submit your request. Contact Blakely Pemberton at bpemberton@alabamaschoolboards.org with any questions.

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Hotel

The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa

201 Tallapoosa Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Rate: $192/night 

Last day to book: Monday, Nov. 2 

Additional Hotel Recommendations

 (All hotels are 1 mile or less from the host hotel)

Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery- Downtown | 100 Commerce Street

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Montgomery Downtown | 120 Madison Avenue

Staybridge Suites Downtown Montgomery | 275 Lee Street 

Exhibit Showcase

Be sure to take time to visit with the vendors participating in the AASB Exhibit Showcase. You'll learn more about a variety of products and services available to help your school systems operate more efficiently. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to win exciting prize drawings and giveaways!

Keynote Speakers

Fail Forward: Empowering The Road To Success What if failure isn’t the opposite of success, but an essential part of the journey? In this empowering keynote, Deshauna Barber, the first soldier to be crowned Miss USA, shares how she transformed rejection, self-doubt and imposter syndrome into opportunities for growth and achievement. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she challenges audiences to embrace setbacks, build resilience and approach challenges with renewed confidence. Her message inspires school board leaders to learn from adversity, push beyond perceived limitations and keep moving forward in pursuit of meaningful goals.

Take Off the Mask: The Power of Your Story In this inspiring and engaging keynote, Dan Meers, longtime mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs known as KC Wolf, challenges audiences to look beyond the roles they play and discover the passion and purpose that define their lives. Drawing on more than 25 years of unique experiences, Dan shares valuable life lessons about authenticity, perspective and making the most of every opportunity. Through humor and heartfelt storytelling, he encourages attendees to invest their time and talents wisely at home, at work and in their communities. His message reminds us that we only get one life to live, so we should make every moment count.

Schedule at a Glance