ISTELive 27 Guide: Boston Dates, Registration & Attendees

ISTELive 27 runs from 27 to 30 June in Boston, co-located with the ASCD annual conference. It is the largest edtech conference in the US, with around 15,000 educators, tech coaches, school leaders and edtech companies.

Sessions focus on AI in education, digital learning, computer science and leadership, while the expo hall is a major showroom for edtech vendors. This guide covers what to know and how vendors can reach district decision-makers.

ISTELive 27 at a glance


Next edition	27-30 June 2027, Boston
Venue	Boston (2027)
City	Boston, MA (2027); rotates
Typical month	June
Frequency	Annual
Attendance	~15,000
Exhibitors	~500 exhibitors
Industry	Education technology (K-12)
Organizer	ISTE+ASCD
Official website	iste.org

About ISTELive

ISTELive brings together teachers, tech coaches, school and district leaders and edtech companies. Sessions focus on AI in education, digital learning, computer science and leadership. ISTE merged with ASCD, and the two conferences are now co-located.

The expo is a major showroom for edtech vendors selling to schools and districts.

Location and venue

Rotates between US convention cities; Boston hosts in 2027.

Does it change location? Yes, it rotates between US cities.

Class in a room with a projector screen. Photo by Quilia on Unsplash.

Who you’ll meet at ISTELive

Teachers and tech coaches
District CTOs and IT directors
Superintendents and school leaders
Edtech founders and vendors

Expect a focused community where relationships matter more than booth traffic. A short, filtered list of the right organisations and people is worth more than any number of badge scans.

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Industries and niches covered

Classroom technology and devices
AI in education
Learning platforms and LMS
Computer science and STEM
Assessment
School leadership

The sales opportunity at ISTELive

School districts buy through committees, and teachers, tech coaches, CTOs and superintendents all influence decisions. ISTELive is one of the few events where all of them gather.

For edtech vendors, the people who matter most are district CTOs, curriculum and instruction leaders and superintendents. A list filtered by role and district size helps you focus on decision-makers rather than the many classroom teachers who attend for professional development.

Should you go to ISTELive?

Best for: vendors with a clear niche inside the K-12 education community who want to meet its leaders in one place.

Less ideal for: broad lead-generation campaigns. At ISTELive, a short list of well-chosen meetings beats a large booth with no plan.

How much does ISTELive cost?

Option	Price / details
Also good to know	Member and non-member registration rates at iste.org; expo-only options available
Typical cost	Roughly $500-800 for full registration (confirm).

Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check iste.org before you buy.

The ISTELive app and platform

ISTE provides an official conference app.

From a sales point of view, the app’s main limitation is access. You see the people who chose to be visible, you can’t pull them into your CRM, and once the event ends the data usually disappears with it.

ISTELive: strengths and weaknesses

Pros	Cons
Large educator audience	School procurement is slow and budget-bound
District decision-makers attend	Rotating cities
Strong edtech marketplace	Many attendees are not budget holders

Getting meetings at ISTELive

When	What to do
6-8 weeks before	Get the attendee and exhibitor list. Segment it by job title, company size and industry, and remove existing customers and competitors.
3-5 weeks before	Start outreach on email and LinkedIn. Mention the event, give a specific reason to meet and offer two or three time slots.
Show week	Confirm every meeting 48 hours ahead, keep a short list of walk-in targets, and log every conversation in your CRM the same day.
1-5 days after	Follow up while the event is still fresh, then add non-responders to a nurture sequence.

District budgets are usually set in spring. Use ISTELive to build relationships for the next budget cycle rather than expecting immediate purchases.

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Frequently asked questions

When is ISTELive 27?

27-30 June 2027, Boston. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (iste.org) before booking travel.

Where is ISTELive held?

Rotates between US convention cities; Boston hosts in 2027.

Does it move? Yes, it rotates between US cities.

How much does a ISTELive ticket cost?

Roughly $500-800 for full registration (confirm). See the pricing table above for pass types.

Who attends ISTELive?

Mainly teachers and tech coaches; district CTOs and IT directors; superintendents and school leaders; edtech founders and vendors.

Can I get the ISTELive attendee list?

Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about ISTELive here.

Get the ISTELive attendee list

Whether you are exhibiting or walking the floor at ISTELive, the teams that win are the ones who arrive with meetings already booked. Get in touch through Prospector and I’ll put together the attendee list for your event.

Photo credits

Cover image: Photo by Quilia on Unsplash
In-article image: Photo by Quilia on Unsplash

Sources

Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.