March 1–3, 2027
Indianapolis, Indiana
Save the Date | Registration coming soonFresh ideas, practical strategies and connections with school communicators across Indiana. |
Why attend
School communication never stands still.Join colleagues from across Indiana to explore the work shaping school public relations: building trust, telling compelling stories, responding to crises and connecting with families and communities. Learn from peersExchange strategies and ideas you can adapt in your own district. Explore timely issuesExamine cybersecurity, trust, district identity and changing technology. Build connectionsConnect with school communicators and education partners through networking and Gold Mines. |
Program preview
Topics taking shapeCrisis & cybersecurityCommunicating through a ransomware attack and preparing for difficult moments. Digital storytellingStudent-created content, TikTok and effective storytelling across platforms. Trust & district identityInternal communications, brand protection, trademarks and licensing. Multilingual communicationUsing vendors, volunteers and AI to communicate with families. Community engagementReferendum communications, SGOs and complex education topics. Peer-to-peer learningGold Mine discussions, regional connections and recognition of great work. This is an early preview. Session titles, speakers and times may change as the program is finalized. |
At a glance
Three days of connection and learningMonday · March 1
Arrive & reconnectAfternoon check-in and an evening gathering hosted by ParentSquare and Qualtrics. Tuesday · March 2
Conference day oneGeneral and breakout sessions, exhibits, annual meeting, School Communicator of the Year recognition, and evening networking sponsored by Apptegy. Wednesday · March 3
Conference day twoGold Mine roundtables, sessions, regional networking, awards and closing activities. Program overview is preliminary. Individual event invitations, eligibility and logistical details will be confirmed. |
We're finalizing speaker arrangements, registration rates, lodging information and event logistics. Save March 1–3 on your calendar and begin planning professional development approvals and travel budgets.
We will announce it through INDSPRA email and member communications as soon as the details are ready.
Indianapolis, Indiana. Venue and hotel instructions will be included with registration information.