Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Annual Conference
November 4-6, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore | Danvers, MA

Join us November 4–6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore in Danvers for three information-packed days focused on the challenges and uncertainties facing school districts. This year’s conference, Navigating Complex Times: Centering on Students, will emphasize sharing ideas, strategies, and solutions to help schools navigate change and ensure all students are prepared to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

View the Conference Agenda to explore the sessions, speakers, and programming planned for this year’s conference.

Delegate Assembly

The annual MASC Delegate Assembly will take place on Friday, November 6, at 3:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore. There is no charge to attend, and delegates do not need to be registered for the conference.

For your school committee to have a vote at the annual MASC business meeting, an official delegate must be designated through a formal vote of the school committee.

The deadline to submit the Delegate Appointee Form was October 20, 2026. If you have questions about delegate appointments or submissions, please contact MASC.

Registration & Contact Information

Conference Registration

Online registration for the conference has closed. Anyone still interested in attending must register on-site at the conference. The on-site registration fee is $675.

Please note that meals are no longer guaranteed. An on-site waitlist will be available for anyone interested in purchasing meals, subject to availability. If a meal becomes available, the following prices will apply:

  • Wednesday Lunch $25
  • Wednesday Dinner $65
  • Thursday Lunch $40
  • Friday Lunch $45
  • Friday Dinner $65

If you have questions about on-site registration or conference attendance, please contact us at reg@masc.org or call 617-523-8454.

Hotel Accommodations

Two hotel options were available for the 2026 MASC/M.A.S.S. Joint Conference:

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore: The conference venue in Danvers.

  • Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel: An overflow hotel approximately a 5–10 minute drive from the conference venue.

Please contact the hotels directly regarding current room availability.

Explore the Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall is an important part of the MASC/M.A.S.S. Joint Conference, connecting school committee members, superintendents, and district leaders with organizations and businesses that provide valuable products, services, and resources for public schools.

We thank all of our 2026 exhibitors for participating and supporting this year’s conference. Their presence gives attendees the opportunity to discover new solutions, exchange ideas, build professional connections, and learn about resources that can help their districts meet the needs of students and school communities.

Thank you to our exhibitors for being part of this year’s conference! Interested in joining us as an exhibitor at a future conference? Complete our exhibitor interest form to express your interest.

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