Frequently Asked Questions

Building What’s Next, Together

Who is CoSN? 

CoSN is the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN). We are a national association whose members are K-12 EdTech leaders, their teams, and other leaders in school districts across the nation. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices, and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. CoSN also provides opportunities for companies who provide products and services to the K-12 EdTech community to participate as corporate members.

What is CoSN2026? 

CoSN2026 is CoSN’s annual conference where members and non-members gather to get top-notch education, network and information share with peers, and meet representatives who can provide products and services to their schools and districts. 

Who should attend CoSN2026 and Why? 

Chief Technology Officers 

• Learn proven strategies for getting the dollars you need to build the infrastructure for today and tomorrow. 
• Connect with your peers and build your community of practice.
• Discover how to stretch scarce resources to make the greatest impact on teaching and learning Instructional Technology Directors.

 
Instructional Technology Directors 

• Hear about new tools and models for engaging students and personalizing instruction. 
• Strategize about how to bridge the gap between the technical and instructional silos
• Improve your leadership skills and how to scale technology beyond islands of innovation. 

Superintendents, District Teams, and Education Service Agencies 

• Hear from thought leaders on how to create a vision for digital conversion and continuously improving innovative culture in your district. 
• Learn tips for breaking down the silos and leveraging technology to enable a 21st-century school system. 
• Share creative and strategic solutions about how to create robust learning environments at school and at home. 

Industry, Government, and Nonprofit Representatives 

• Understand what is keeping school system technology leaders up at night. 
• Share information on emerging tools and services for learning. 
• Learn about better strategies and models for implementing, maintaining, and evaluating technology for learning. 

Do I have to be a member to attend CoSN2026? 

Membership is not required to register for CoSN2026. CoSN is happy to welcome both members and non-members! (Registration fees are different for Members and Non-members, however.)
For information on how to join, click here. 

How do I register for CoSN2026? 

Please visit the CoSN2026 Conference site, for rates, Keynote speakers, deadlines, and other important registration information. 

What does my registration include? 

Your registration will include access to most educational programming at the conference and all regular scheduled events i.e. events in the EdTech Exchange. Please note, events such as the Advocacy Auction and Networking Reception, School Site Visit and workshops, are available to register for, at an additional charge.

The following are meal functions at CoSN2026:

             
Does CoSN offer Group discounts? 

 
What forms of payment are accepted? 

• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex) 
• Purchase Order 

Can I attend for only one day? 

Unfortunately, we do not offer day-passes. Please contact registration@cosn.org if you have a special request.

Can I cancel my registration? 

CoSN understands life happens and a registrant may need to cancel. If a registrant is unable to attend CoSN2026, an email request must be received by March 13, 2026 to receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Registrants who are unable to attend and do not cancel by March 13, 2026 will be charged the full registration fee. All refunds will be processed within 30 days of the conclusion of the conference. Refunds will be processed the same way payment is made, i.e. if payment is made via credit card, the refund will be process via credit card, if payment is made via check, the refund will be sent in check form.

Substitutions are accepted. To make a substitution, please contact registration@cosn.org. Please be sure to include the first and last name of the original registrant along with the confirmation number. CoSN will validate the request with the original registrant before the substitution is made.

Exhibitor Cancellation: Exhibitor Cancellations received before March 13, 2026, will be refunded less a $750 Administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after this date. Cancellation requests must be sent to sponsorship@cosn.org.

What important deadlines should I be aware of? 

Advance Access (Thru December 15, 2025)                         
Member: $799/ Non-Member: $999

Standard (Thru April 3, 2026)            
Member: $899/Non-Member: $1,099

On-Demand (After April 3 - Onsite)
Member: $999/Non-Member: $1,199

Will I receive a certificate of attendance? 

After conference, a certificate of attendance can be downloaded via CoSN's event app, Eventscribe.

Policies

Code of Conduct 

All attendees must folllow the CoSN Code of Conduct, which must  be acknowledged at the start of the conference registration process. 

CoSN Membership and Information 

How do I become a member of CoSN? 

CoSN offers membership for both school district/systems and industry partners:
For information on how to join, click here.  If you have questions about how to join or what a CoSN membership can do for you, please contact membership@cosn.org.

My question is not listed here. Whom do I contact? 

Questions can be sent to the CoSN Conference registration team by emailing: registration@cosn.org.