superintendents summit
denver 2026
The ritz-carlton
april 15-17 | Denver, colorado
Where Superintendents come to think out loud – with peers who understand the weight of the role
Every DALI Superintendents Summit is intentionally small, highly interactive, and built around the issues district leaders are navigating right now. No massive convention crowds. No generic sessions. Just the right people in the right room — having the conversations that actually move your district forward.
An Eye on Strategy
Leading with Clarity in a Time of RapiD Change
As districts navigate accelerating change – from artificial intelligence and governance expectations to staffing pressures, budget constraints, and compressed planning timelines – superintendents are being called to lead with greater clarity and strategic discipline than ever before.
The 2026 Superintendents Summit in Denver is an exclusive leadership experience designed to help district leaders step back from day-to-day urgency and focus on the strategic decisions that must be made before summer planning begins.
what makes this Summit distinct
This experience centers on leadership judgment, strategic alignment, and clarity – the decisions senior district leaders are responsible for making.
This Summit Brings Superintendents Together from across the nation
Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, this summit brings together superintendents from across the country for high-level conversation, trusted peer connection, and practical leadership insight.
Featured Guest
Dr. Susan Córdova
Colorado Commissioner of Education
OUR SPEAKERS
Expert-led Workshops & Thought Leadership
Dr. Jeff Horton
Superintendent
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Dr. Jackie Kapushion
Superintendent
Dr. Kerri McDermid
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent
our partners:
explore the ritz-carlton, denver
Located in the heart of downtown Denver, The Ritz-Carlton an elevated environment ideal for strategic reflection and meaningful peer dialogue. Guests enjoy exceptional service, refined accommodations, and a setting designed to support focused leadership conversation away from daily demands.
Attending for the First Time?
Many of DALI’s most committed members attended their first summit as a guest — and joined before they left. When you experience what it means to be in a room built exclusively for district leaders, membership tends to make itself an easy decision.
DALI members attend summits as part of their membership — no separate registration required. Standard members choose one summit or the Executive Cabinet Retreat annually. Deluxe members choose two.