February 6–9, 2027 | Tampa, FL
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NPC27 brings PreK–12 principals and assistant principals together for practical sessions and real conversations with peers who understand the work.
EdWeek125 takes $125 off registration through January 31.
What is NPC27?
Three days in Tampa to step back from the day-to-day, talk with leaders who understand the work, and head home knowing what you want to do next.
Talk with leaders who get it
Principals and APs from every grade level and school level, working through the same questions you are.
Learn what’s working for students and staff
Sessions by role and grade level, many led by practicing school leaders.
Leave knowing your next step
Practical ideas you can bring back to your school and your team.
Keynotes for Building Culture
NPC27’s speaker lineup is loaded with leadership perspective designed for your people-first style.
Gerry Brooks
Elementary School Principal, Education Humorist, Speaker
Gerry’s comedy is real, but so is the insight. His session will give you a clearer sense of why culture is built from the bottom up, not the top down.
Grant Hill
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Atlanta Hawks Vice Chairman
Grant’s story is rooted in trust, collaboration, and knowing that even the best players need a team around them. It’s a playbook that tracks.
Jess Sims
Educator, Peloton Instructor, ESPN Reporter
Jess brings a perspective on community, belonging, and showing up for others that you’ll recognize in your own leadership.
Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball Hall of Famer, Baltimore Orioles “Iron Man”
Cal speaks directly about building a culture where everyone holds the same standard together. He’s got the record to prove it.
