Conferences and Events
SAM Conferences and Events:
Get into SYNC - Spring Technology Conference: March 23 - 24, 2026 - Delta Colonial, Helena
SYNC Conference in Helena — the final major gathering of this school year and a perfect moment to pause, connect, and recalibrate together.
If you’re involved in your school’s technology programs, SYNC is a rare chance to sit at the same table with fellow educators and industry experts to dig into what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can strengthen school systems moving forward. The conversations are practical, honest, and grounded in real-world challenges schools are facing right now.
This year’s conference also brings superintendents and special education administrators into the mix, creating space for meaningful collaboration across roles and responsibilities. The goal is simple: get everyone into sync around technology, leadership, and thoughtful school development.
Sessions will balance technology-focused topics with broader discussions on school leadership and organizational growth, making SYNC valuable whether you’re hands-on with systems, guiding teams, or shaping district-wide direction.
As the school year heads toward its final stretch, SYNC offers a chance to learn together, share perspective, and leave energized for what’s next.
We hope to see you in Helena this March!
Why You Should Be There
Network in Real Time: Meet peers and pioneers who are shaping the future of connected systems.
Discover New Tech: Experience emerging tools and methods that will redefine how teams synchronize.
Recharge + Reimagine: Step away from the noise and recalibrate your thinking in the scenic heart of Helena.
Whether you’re driving strategy, leading operations, or launching bold new initiatives—this is where your next breakthrough begins.
Make your reservations now!
- Delta Colonial Hotel by Marriott - Host Hotel
- Comfort Suites - about 1 mile away
- Jorgenson's Best Western Inn & Suites - about 6 blocks away
ELEVATE MT - SAM Administrators Institute: July 27-29, 2026 - Helena
This summer, School Administrators of Montana invites you to step out of the daily grind and into something bigger.
The Elevate MT Leadership Summit is not just the same SAMAI conference you're used to attending. It’s the statewide gathering of leaders shaping Montana’s schools, coming together to recharge, learn, and elevate what’s possible.
We’re thrilled to welcome Principal Baruti Kafele, one of the most respected voices in education today, as our keynote speaker. His message is powerful, practical, and deeply motivating for anyone leading in today’s school environment.
Across the 
week, you’ll experience:
Bold conversations on innovation and leadership
Strategies for operational success and sustainable wellness
Guidance and support from trusted business partners who understand schools
Real connection with colleagues from every corner of Montana
And because leadership should come with a little celebration -
We’re taking it to the streets with a dance party on historic Last Chance Gulch, complete with our local breweries and wine bar, great food, and the kind of Montana summer evening you’ll remember all year.
Plus, a Monday night kick-off event that sets the tone right away: welcoming, energizing, and worth arriving early for.
This is the summit Montana leaders deserve.
Save the dates. Bring your team. Elevate your leadership.
Link to Schedule of 2025-26 SAM Conferences and Meetings