
Oct 15-17, 2025
Bismarck Event Center
2025 Fall Conference Agenda: CLICK HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities: CLICK HERE
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership and Learning!
The 2025 NDCEL Fall Conference marks our 50th anniversary—a golden milestone honoring five decades of empowering North Dakota’s educational leaders. As our largest annual gathering, this conference brings together over 400 principals, superintendents, and education professionals for high-impact professional development, meaningful connections, and forward-thinking leadership. In 2025 our attendees will also include technology directors! In 2025, NDATL will not be holding its own conference and has instead opted be part of the NDCEL Fall Conference experience. To Be included in the Conference program as a Sponsor, all information is needed by Oct 1st.
2025 Fall Conference Sponsorship Package Options Coming Soon!
Accommodations:
2025 Fall Conference Hotel Rate Sheet: Click HERE
Vendor Breakout Presentation Opportunity
Exhibitors are eligible to do a breakout session. All exhibitor breakout sessions will be pre-recorded and put on our online conference platform. We have these videos available for our attendees to watch until April 30, 2025.
Click Here to apply for a Pre-recorded Breakout Presentation
Online Pre-Recorded Session Proposals - Due Friday, October 3rd
We are excited to offer the opportunity for educators to submit pre-recorded breakout sessions for the 2024 NDCEL Fall Educators Conference. This option is perfect for those who are unable to attend the conference in person, are not comfortable presenting live, or were not selected as a breakout presenter. By submitting a pre-recorded session, you can still share your expertise and insights with our attendees, ensuring your valuable contribution is part of the conference. Your session will be made available on the NDCEL Canvas, accessible to participants from October 23, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
Pre-Recorded Submission Instructions can be found HERE.
Must be 50 minutes
Vendors are also eligible for this
Cannot be a sales pitch
Cancellation Policy
Refund: Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a refund..
Substitutions: If you cannot attend, you may substitute another person in your place at no additional charge. Please notify us at least 14 days before the event. We do understand last-minute changes do happen, so please do your best to accommodate this.
If you have any further questions, email Sammy Vander Wal at or call NDCEL at 701-258-3022.