2026 New England Spring Conference

We’re thrilled to announce that the NESCBWI SpringConference will return to Stamford, CT, May 15–17, 2026! 

Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and kidlit magic as we come together to learn, laugh, and celebrate our incredible community of storytellers and artists.

As we begin planning for this unforgettable event, we’d love for more members to be part of the process!

Faculty Proposals - Window open until December 13, 2025

We’re looking for fresh, engaging, and practical workshop ideas that will inspire writers and illustrators at every stage of their creative journey. If you’re interested in joining our 2026 faculty, please submit your proposal by Friday, December 13 using the link below. Please read the form carefully for the details.

Click here to submit your proposal

Volunteer Opportunities

Our conference thrives because of our amazing volunteers! From planning and logistics to on-site help, every role makes a big difference. If you’re interested in helping to lead this event or joining the team, let us know by clicking here. 

The window to be our Conference Chair, Book Fair Coordinator, or to take part in helping to choose faculty proposals ends Dec. 13. All other volunteer areas are still open until the weekend of the conference.

Community Book fair

Last year, we wrapped up the conference with a community book fair at the local library. Based on the wonderful feedback we received, we’re making a few exciting changes for 2026!

This year, the book fair will take place immediately after the conference at UConn. While the bookstore will exclusively feature titles by conference faculty, all published, registered attendees are invited to bring and sell their own books at the event. To make it a success, we’re forming a Book Fair Committee to take the lead on planning and logistics.

If you’d like to help organize this exciting addition to the conference, please sign up through the Volunteer Form.

We can’t wait to create another unforgettable conferencetogether. And don't forget to sign up for the SCBWI Winter Conference in NYC while you wait for May!