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April 19-21, 2026
 

The Council for School Leadership of the Alberta Teachers' Association presents

uLead the summit of educational leadership
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JUNE
Are you planning coming from outside of Alberta?  Need some advice or help with understanding how to get to Banff?  Click below for our out of province delegate guide.
A call for speaking proposals will open in June.  Breakout session speaker selection happens in November.
Wondering what to expect at uLead 2026?  You can find the 2025 Schedule HERE. 
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About

Get ready to ignite your passion for leadership at the exhilarating uLead 2026 conference, proudly presented by the Council for School Leadership of the Alberta Teachers' Association!
 

Join us for three days of non-stop conversations on innovative leadership that will leave you inspired and empowered. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where you'll witness a dazzling array of groundbreaking leadership models. Together, we'll shape the future of education and pave the way for transformative leadership in our schools and systems.
 

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking world heritage location of Banff, Alberta. This extraordinary conference is renowned as one of Canada's premier gatherings for school-based leaders, district-level leaders, and provincial education leaders. Rub shoulders with education luminaries from around the globe as you soak in the awe-inspiring beauty of Banff.
 

Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity! Join hundreds of visionary school leaders from across the world on April 19-21, 2026. But hurry, the clock is ticking!
 

Take advantage of the exclusive Early Bird Registration, available only until January 31, 2026. Secure your spot today and get ready for an exhilarating conference that will redefine your leadership journey.
 

In conjunction with our main conference scheduled for April 19-21, we are hosting a highly sought-after Pre-Conference event with limited capacity, capped at just 300 registrations. Taking place on April 18th, this exceptional single-day experience offers delegates the chance to connect in a more intimate setting, fostering meaningful conversations with fellow educational leaders.
 

Immerse yourself in a day filled with engaging activities, insightful discussions, and many networking opportunities.


Your registration for the Pre-Conference includes morning snacks,  full lunch, and delightful afternoon refreshments to keep you energized.
 

To secure your spot at this extraordinary event, don't forget to select the Pre-Conference add-on during your registration process. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your conference experience and forge valuable connections with like-minded professionals.

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PRE-CONFERENCE Sessions

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AMAZING CONFERENCE

Spotlight Speakers

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Author, Educator, Neorscientist

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Principal, Innovator, Author

Brad Johnson

Author, Speaker, Tranformational Leader

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Amazing Leader and Keynote

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Still to Be Announced

Amazing Leader and Keynote

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Detailed Schedule to be Posted February 2026

18th

SATURDAY

10:00am-4:00 pm
Making your way to the summit, uLead Pre-Conference Symposium

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19th

SUNDAY

12:30pm-2:00pm
Conference Kickoff and Keynote 

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2:30pm-3:35pm
Breakout Sessions and Networking

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3:55pm-5:00pm

Breakout Sessions and Networking

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Evening
Conference Social- Duelling Pianos and Snacks

20th

MONDAY

7:30am-8:45am

Breakfast
 

9am-10:15am
Keynote 

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10:45am-11:50 am
Breakout Sessions and Networking

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11:50 pm-1pm
Lunch
 

1pm-2:15pm
Keynote â€‹

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2:45pm-3:50pm
Breakout Sessions and Networking

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21ST

TUESDAY

7:30am-8:45am

Breakfast

9am-10:05am
Breakout Sessions and Networking 

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10:20am-11:25am
Breakout Sessions and Networking

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11:55-1:15
Keynote and Conference Closing​

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LODGING

ONSITE:
Limited rooms are available at Banff Springs Hotel prior to, during, and following the conference.  Prior to booking your rooms please ensure that you have registered for the conference.  Rooms must be booked under the same name used in registration. Failing to do so could result in your room being cancelled when all rooms in the block  become full.

 

To ensure you have space at the Banff Springs, make sure to register for the conference early.

 

Banff Springs is happy to offer uLead delegates a significantly discounted rate on rooms during the conference. To access the preferred room rate block at the Banff Springs, please use the button below.

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STAYING OFFSITE: Please note that there is no offsite shuttle operated by the conference.  The city of Banff, does however typically have city wide transit.

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Getting to Banff from Calgary
Our official transportation partner is Banff Airporter - Banff's original airport shuttle provider. Receive a 15% discount on their daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. Information about conference pricing for the Banff Airporter will become available in the fall of 2025.

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Hotel Booking Will Be Available in June

LODGING

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Super Early Bird Registration (available only until October 15, 2024):
ATA CSL Member: $750

Member of local teachers organization:  $780

Non ATA/Teacher Organization Member: $825
 

Early Bird Registration (available only until January 31, 2025):
ATA CSL Member: $775

Member of local teachers organization:  $800

Non ATA/Teacher Organization Member: $850

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Regular Registration (after January 31, 2025):
ATA CSL Member: $800

Member of local teachers organization:  $830

Non ATA/Teacher Organization Member: $900

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Included in the registration is a full breakfast and lunch on Monday, full breakfast and large snack Tuesday, and a coffee breaks each day of the conference.

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**Council for School Leadership members/subscribers of the Alberta Teachers' Association are eligible to receive a discount off their registration, please reach out to cheryl.obrien@ata.ab.ca or chris.gonsalvez@ata.ab.ca for the discount code. 

 

Discount codes are not able to be applied retroactively.

 

Please note that cancellations will be accepted prior to January 31, 2026 and are subject to a $75 administration fee. 

 

After January 31, 2026, no refunds will be made available, however delegates would be permitted to send a colleague in their place.  This policy will be strictly enforced.

 

For more information regarding uLead 2026 please contact

csl-events@ata.ab.ca

CONTACT
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