Southern Region Leadership Conference 

Hosted by: Arkansas School Boards Association

   
A conference for School Board Members, Superintendents,
and Education Leaders in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi 

Sunday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 21, 2026   

 Hot Springs Convention Center
Hot Springs, Arkansas

    

This year’s Southern Region Leadership Conference (SRLC), hosted by the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) will take place July 19-21, 2026, at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

This year’s theme, Meeting the Moment: Strategic Leadership for Today’s Schools, brings together school board members, superintendents, and education leaders from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi for a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences.

Designed with today’s challenges in mind, this high-impact, tri-state event offers engaging sessions, relevant topics, and meaningful opportunities to collaborate with peers who understand the work you do. You will leave with practical strategies and fresh perspective to lead with clarity and purpose.

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rex Nelson will guide attendees through the history of our region, connecting past events to present-day realities and future opportunities. His message will highlight the critical role of education and the influence of school board leadership in shaping strong communities—challenging participants to lead their districts toward excellence.

 

REGISTRATION

Register online at bit.ly/arboardconnect under the Registrations / Publications tab.

Need help? Watch the video tutorial here.

Step 1: Sign In or Create an Account 

• If you registered for Arkansas SRLC in 2023 and your email has not changed, sign in using your existing account.
• Click Forgot Password if needed.

If creating a new account:

1. Select Account Type: Company
2. Enter attendee information:
   • Name
   • Company (School District Name)
     • If your district is not listed, click No Match and enter the district name and billing address.
   • Position
   • Mailing address
   • Phone number
3. Click Create Account
4. Check your email for a temporary password and follow the link to sign in (you will be prompted to create a new password).

Step 2: Register for the Event

1. Go to Registrations / Publications, then select Events
2. Choose the option labeled for your state:
   • Conference
   • Early Bird Session
   • Guest Meal Ticket
3. Select your payment method and download an invoice if needed.

Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email that includes:

• Event details
• Hotel booking link
• Copy of your invoice

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, contact kivy@arsba.org.

 

COST

• Early Bird Kickoff Workshop (Sunday, July 19): $175 per person
• Full Conference (Monday, July 20 & Tuesday, July 21): $545 per person
• Guest Meal Ticket: $199 per person
• On-site Registration: $565 per person
• NOTE: This is an in-person only conference. A virtual option will not be available.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.

 

QUESTIONS? 

Kathy Ivy
Database Administrator / Commercial Affiliates Manager
Arkansas School Boards Association
501-492-4826
kivy@arsba.org