2024 BOOST Conference

Join the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for after school, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals.

BOOST is an all-inclusive convening supporting global educators and youth development professionals working with children, youth, families, communities, and during the in-school and out-of-school time hours. This conference is designed to rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change.

Experience the latest trends and research in innovative and quality in and out-of-school time programming, network and team-build with more than 3,000 global in and out-of-school time professionals, and select from over 200 exceptional workshops to help you learn and grow.

BOOST Conference 2024 partners include companies such as California AfterSchool Network (CAN), KinderCare, Think Together, Lego Education, ProSolve, WoodCraft Rangers, ZTag, 6Crickets, Amazing Athletes, and more. The BOOST Conference Exhibit Hall features vendors from After School Music Academy, BOOST Collaborative, California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC), LEGO Education, Playworks, Mastery Coding, Science Action Club, STEM Center USA, Disney Imagination Campus, STEMfinity, and more.

Join the conference to be part of a dynamic community of innovative leaders committed to improving education for all students.

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Tuesday Registration & Welcome

BOOST Live Podcast Lounge

BOOST Live Podcast Lounge provides an intimate setting where attendees are a part of a live podcast audience. Podcasters will interview thought leaders, facilitate Q&A sessions, and expert panels all in front of a live audience! Be a part of the conversation, learning, and podcast community, live at BOOST.

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Wednesday General Session

To Love and to Serve- Student Commitment & Engagement

Hamish Brewer

Award-Winning Educator and Principal, Author, International Speaker

TBD

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Founder of Center for Youth Wellness & Former Surgeon General of California

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Thursday General Session

BOOST Talks: Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change.

Jodi Grant

Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance, Washington, D.C.

Dominique Smith, Ed.D.

Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support, Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, CA

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Friday Extra Credit

You have attended workshops, networking events, met with exhibitors - now what? Take this opportunity to intentionally connect with your colleagues and begin your action planning and next steps. We have complimentary meeting space for you and your team to retreat and begin the process to focus on ideas and setting goals for the end-of-year, summer, and upcoming school year.

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Palm Springs Convention Center

277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262