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2026 Administrative Assistant Conference

For heads' assistants and administrative assistants

Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
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Event Details

ISAS welcomes all assistants to heads of school, division heads, and other leadership roles to join their colleagues for a day of professional development! 

Danielle Adams-Wiltshire will lead the morning sessions focusing on learning to recognize leadership styles and sustaining high-impact relationships. There will also be a panel discussion on how to partner strategically with your leadership team, tips and tricks for using AI in your daily job, and time for networking.

Early Bird (until August 28) Regular (after August 28)
$300 $350

Hockaday and ISAS recommend that out-of-town attendees stay at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre (approximately 2 miles from the school). Hockaday will provide a shuttle bus from this hotel to the school on the morning of the conference. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home or to local airports at the conclusion of the conference.

Agenda

September 10
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Conference Check-In, Coffee, Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Leadership Style: Recognizing and Adapting Your Approach Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, QueenSuite
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Sustaining High-Impact Relationships in Independent Schools Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, QueenSuite
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch at Hockaday
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Working Strategically A panel of Administrative Assistants and Heads of School discuss how they work together strategically.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AI Tips and Tools Jenna Conan, All Saints' Episcopal School
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Networking Cafe Stay for this afternoon session of networking with your colleagues. There will collaboration stations to share ideas and ask questions, plus some afternoon treats.