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    Welcome to the BOOST Conference!

    Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change.

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Hamish Brewer

2024 Keynote Speaker - Hamish Brewer

Award-Winning Educator and Principal, Author, International Speaker

Hamish Brewer known as the relentless, tattooed, skateboarding principal from Northern Virginia isn't your normal principal. Hamish is high octane, constantly calling on his students to "Be Relentless." Mr. Brewer has become known as an educational disrupter who transcends the status quo and typical educational norms.

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

2024 Keynote Speaker - Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Founder of Center for Youth Wellness and Former Surgeon General of California

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the Founder of Center for Youth Wellness & Former Surgeon General of California, is an award-winning physician, researcher, and public health leader who has spent her career on the front lines of some of our world’s most pressing public health challenges.

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BOOST Talks

BOOST Talks

Join global leaders as they share insights, ideas, and inspiration that align with the BOOST Conference mission: Inspire Youth, Inspire Learning, Inspire Change.

      Jodi Grant    Dominique Smith, Ed.D.   Shital Shah

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APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2024

2024 BOOST Conference

Join the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for after school, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this annual, extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change.

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We invite you and your team to experience the most invigorating blend of:

  • Networking and team-building opportunities - more than 3,000 global in and out-of-school time professionals
  • More than 200 exceptional workshops to help you learn and grow
  • The latest trends and research in innovative and quality in and out-of-school time programming
  • In-depth learning sessions through our 1-day Pre-Conference Academies
  • Opportunities for targeted conversations and learning through Inspiration Station, Camp Inspire, and Exhibitor Showcase Workshops
  • Master Classes taught by world-class experts of a discipline
  • BOOST Nation: Town Hall - public meetings with national leaders and public figures
  • Connections with over 125 Exhibitors sharing the newest resources, products, and services to enhance your programs
  • BOOST Film Festival featuring films highlighting relevant topics in the education field including issues relating to today's youth
  • BOOST Live Podcast Lounge - interviews with thought leaders, Q&A sessions, and expert panels all in front of a live audience
  • Option to earn transferable college credits through the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Continuing Education
  • Opportunity to earn CEUs credit in Partnership with California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) 
  • Opportunities to experience guest speakers, authors, special events, and entertainment that will inspire you to create change
  • Healthy meals and plenty of sunshine in beautiful Palm Springs, California

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BOOST Cafe

Looking for a way to keep in contact with BOOSTers the other 51 weeks of the year? Visit our FREE out-of-school time community: BOOST Cafe! The site features an interactive forum to share promising practices, up-to-date funding opportunities, a comprehensive list of tools and resources for your programs, weekly blogs from field professionals, and MORE! Click here to visit!

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