KASS Summer Superintendents Summit: Invitation to Strategic Partners The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) will convene district leaders from across the Commonwealth on June 8–9 in
April 15, 2026
KASS Summer Superintendents Summit: Invitation to Strategic Partners
The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) will convene district leaders from across the Commonwealth on June 8–9 in Lexington for the Summer Superintendents Summit—an intentionally designed space for focused conversation, peer connection, and forward-looking dialogue on the most pressing issues facing public education.
This gathering is structured differently than large conferences. It is smaller by design, allowing for direct, meaningful interaction with sitting superintendents—leaders who serve as CEO-level decision-makers for their districts and are navigating complex operational, policy, and community challenges in real time .
KASS is extending a limited number of sponsorship opportunities to organizations that want to be in the room—not just visible, but engaged.
Why This Setting Matters
Superintendents value spaces that prioritize substance over noise and relationships over transactions. At the Summer Summit, partners have the opportunity to:
- Engage in candid, peer-level conversations about district needs
- Build trust in a setting designed for openness and collaboration
- Gain direct insight into emerging challenges across Kentucky districts
- Share solutions in context—not through presentations, but through dialogue
This aligns with KASS’s role as a trusted convener, creating environments where leaders can stay aligned, informed, and connected as policy and operational demands evolve .
Summit Overview
- Location: Lexington Marriott City Center
- Dates: June 8–9
- Start: Monday at 11:30 AM ET (lunch and opening session)
- Key Elements:
- Interactive afternoon session
- Networking reception (President’s Reception)
- Structured and informal engagement opportunities
- Conclusion: Tuesday by 11:30 AM ET
A Different Kind of Partnership
This is not a traditional vendor environment. It is a relationship-centered setting where partners listen, learn, and contribute alongside superintendents.
For organizations committed to supporting Kentucky public education, this is an opportunity to build credibility and alignment with district leadership, not just visibility.
Express Interest
Sponsorship capacity is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of interaction.
👉 Submit your interest here:
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