Leadership Summit Schedule at a Glance
Subject to change.
All times listed are local to New York, NY (Eastern Time).
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Morning Hospitality
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Location: Lounge, Open Jar Studios |
Location: Lounge, Open Jar Studios |
2026072208:0008:30 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
DD99938A-12FA-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 AE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Post Keynote Facilitated Conversation
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Location: 11J, Open Jar Studios |
Location: 11J, Open Jar Studios |
2026072211:0011:45 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Exclusive Shopping Hours: The Drama Book Shop
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
A Quintessential New York Institution Founded in 1917 by the Drama League, the Drama Book Shop became an independent book store in 1923 and since that time has been deemed a quintessential New York City cultural institution. Over the past 100 years, the Drama Book Shop has secured its reputation as the city’s best source for theatrical works, with over 8,000 plays regularly in stock. Location: Book Shop, Drama Book Shop |
Location: Book Shop, Drama Book Shop |
2026072109:0010:00 000 | TUE, JUL 21 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 A42F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F A62F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
|
TEC Welcome Reception
Attendees will have timed entry for this event. Your ticket will be distributed at TEC check-in. Kick off your conference experience with an unforgettable evening at the Museum of Broadway! Join fellow theatre educators from across the country for a private Welcome Reception inside this one-of-a-kind, immersive celebration of Broadway’s history and artistry. Mingle among iconic costumes, props, and interactive exhibits that bring legendary productions to life while enjoying light bites, drinks, and vibrant conversation with colleagues who share your passion for theatre education. This special evening blends inspiration and connection—surrounding you with the stories of groundbreaking artists and shows that have shaped the American stage. Whether you’re reconnecting with longtime friends or meeting new collaborators, the energy of Broadway will set the tone for a conference filled with creativity, learning, and celebration. Raise a glass, explore the magic, and let the spirit of Broadway welcome you.
Location: Museum, Museum of Broadway Sponsored By Museum of Broadway |
Location: Museum, Museum of Broadway |
2026072216:3019:30 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
30D5D145-E1E4-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 A42F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F A62F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F AE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F BE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: General Session
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Join EdTA Leadership and Staff for welcome messages and updates. Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios Sponsored By Broadway World |
Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
2026072208:3010:00 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
2AA5FF83-3576-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 9E2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 B42F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Keynote Session
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Please join us for a special keynote session with Khalil A. Cumberbatch. Khalil A. Cumberbatch is a nationally recognized formerly incarcerated advocate for criminal justice and deportation policy change. His advocacy work begun in 2010 shortly after his release from serving almost seven years in the NYS prison system. Khalil currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategist at New Yorkers United for Justice , where he maintains the role of Senior Advisor. Prior to NYUJ, he served as Associate Vice President of Policy at the Fortune Society, a reentry organization whose goal is to build people and not prisons. He is also a lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work, the nation’s oldest school of social work, with roots extending back to 1898. Khalil graduated from CUNY Herbert Lehman College’s MSW program in May 2014, where he was awarded the Urban Justice Award for his work with underserved and marginalized communities that are negatively impacted by mass incarceration as well as poverty, high unemployment rates, lack of access to quality education, and other ineffective social “safety nets.” In December 2014, Khalil was one of two recipients to receive an Executive Pardon from NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent his deportation from the United States. Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios Sponsored By Broadway World |
Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
2026072210:1511:00 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
2AA5FF83-3576-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 9E2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 B42F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Close Out
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Join us for some final annoucments before Chapter Leadership Summit officially concludes. Thank you for a wonderful Summit! Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
2026072216:4517:15 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
2AA5FF83-3576-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Lunch
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Featuring selections from local favorite Milk & Honey — use this space for lunch, working, networking, and optional discussion. Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
Location: Studio 11B, Open Jar Studios |
2026072211:4513:00 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 E199938A-12FA-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 AE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT
|
Registration / Help Desk
Stop by registration to pick up your name badge, conference materials, and instructions to download the mobile app, which will serve as the official conference program.
Location: OJS Lobby, Open Jar Studios |
Location: OJS Lobby, Open Jar Studios |
2026072207:3017:30 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
30D5D145-E1E4-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 AE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F B22F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 99441674-4480-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
|
Registration / Help Desk
Stop by registration to pick up your name badge, conference materials, and instructions to download the mobile app, which will serve as the official conference program.
Location: OJS Lobby, Open Jar Studios |
Location: OJS Lobby, Open Jar Studios |
2026072109:0015:30 000 | TUE, JUL 21 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 B22F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 99441674-4480-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Post Keynote Facilitated Conversation
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Location: 12C, Open Jar Studios |
Location: 12C, Open Jar Studios |
2026072211:0011:45 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
2AA5FF83-3576-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Post Keynote Facilitated Conversation
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Location: 12G, Open Jar Studios |
Location: 12G, Open Jar Studios |
2026072211:0011:45 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
2AA5FF83-3576-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Concurrent Workshops 3
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
During concurrent sessions, participants will choose from a range of breakout sessions. Location: Open Jar Studios |
Location: Open Jar Studios |
2026072215:3016:30 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Concurrent Workshops 1
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
During concurrent sessions, participants will choose from a range of breakout sessions. Location: Open Jar Studios |
Location: Open Jar Studios |
2026072213:0014:00 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Concurrent Workshops 2
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
During concurrent sessions, participants will choose from a range of breakout sessions. Location: Open Jar Studios |
Location: Open Jar Studios |
2026072214:1515:15 000 | WED, JUL 22 |
8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |
||
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: Happy Hour
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Attendees must display their Leadership Summit attendee badge for entry. For this reason, be sure to check-in for Leadership Summit at Open Jar Studios before going to the Happy Hour event. Join our partner Theatrical Rights Worldwide for a Happy Hour event with special guest Rick Elice! Rick Elice is the Tony Award–nominated playwright and librettist behind some of Broadway's most beloved productions, including Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, and the Tony Award–winning Peter and the Starcatcher, which earned nine Tony Award nominations and won five. His acclaimed work has helped shape modern musical theatre, with credits spanning Broadway, film, and collaborations with many of the industry's leading artists. Location: TRW Rooftop Sponsored By Theatrical Rights Worldwide |
Location: TRW Rooftop |
2026072117:0018:00 000 | TUE, JUL 21 |
DD99938A-12FA-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 AE2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
|
Leadership Summit: NYC Scavenger Hunt
Leadership Summit registration required. This event is only for EdTA Chapter Leaders and their Board Members.
Looking for a fun way to explore NYC and connect with fellow Chapter Leaders? Join our NYC Scavenger Hunt! Anytime from check-in at 9:00am through 3:30pm on Tuesday, teams will travel to various NYC theatre locations and complete a series of creative challenges along the way. Form your own team of 3-10 people, and we encourage each team to include members from more than one chapter—it's a great opportunity to build connections across the network. There are two ways to win: Winning Team Prize: Awarded to the team that earns the highest score. Raffle: Every participant will be entered into a raffle for an additional prize. Winners will be announced during the TRW Happy Hour Tuesday evening, and you must be present to claim a prize! Location: |
Location: |
2026072109:0015:30 000 | TUE, JUL 21 |
A02F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 99441674-4480-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F |
||
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM EDT
|
Tuesday Evening Performances
Thank to our sponsor Group Sales Box Office, participants were able to reserve tickets to select Broadway shows before the event. If you reserved performance tickets, you can pick them up when you check in at Open Jar Studios.
If you have any questions about your reserved performance tickets, please email rsvp@broadway.com. Please note: Performance tickets are not available to TEC one-day pass holders. Location: Sponsored By Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com |
Location: |
2026072119:0022:30 000 | TUE, JUL 21 |
9E2F93BE-3676-F111-8105-B9E1FCEEE48F 8ED25444-FEF9-F011-80FF-B073D5871431 |