EDUCATION EXPO APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2027

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is accepting applications from approved professional learning partners and nonprofit organizations that want to participate in the Education Expo during Teacher Leader Summit 2027, which will be held June 1-3, 2027 at the at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Teacher Leader Summit is the state's annual professional learning conference for Louisiana educators who work with students from birth through grade 12. Over three days, teachers, school leaders, and content experts share what's working in their classrooms, build new skills, and prepare for the school year ahead.

The Education Expo gives educators a place to meet partner organizations outside of scheduled sessions, ask questions, build relationships, and trade best practices. Organizations must be approved professional learning partners or nonprofits whose work aligns with Louisiana's education priorities.

How to apply

The application window is open until January 29, 2027. Full application details will soon be available on the LDOE website.

Submitting an application is a request for consideration and does not guarantee approval. The LDOE will notify applicants on a rolling basis. Approved organizations must submit payment by April 16, 2027. Questions about the Education Expo can be sent to [email protected].

Booth options and cost

Each booth fee covers event registration for two attendees. Additional attendees are $249 each.

• 20' × 10' booth: $1,750 (regular cost) or $1,250 (state agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits) Includes an 8-foot back wall, a 3-foot side drape, two 6-foot draped tables, two side chairs, a wastebasket, and a booth ID sign.
• 40' × 10' booth: $2,250 (regular cost) or $1,500 (state agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits) Includes an 8-foot back wall, a 3-foot side drape, four 6-foot draped tables, four side chairs, a wastebasket, and a booth ID sign.
• 20' × 20' booth: $2,250 (regular cost) or $1,500 (state agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits) Includes four 6-foot draped tables, four side chairs, a wastebasket, and a booth ID sign.
• Expo Session add-on: $300 (regular cost) or $225 (state agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits) A session-style slot listed in Cvent that gives educators hands-on time with your tools and materials. Seats up to 50 participants. Available with any booth.