Biennial National In-Person
AFT Convention 2026
Jul 16–19, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia
4
Months 2
Weeks
Months 2
Weeks
Organizer American Federation of Teachers
Venue Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Category Education, Learning & Career
AFT Convention 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, four-day national trade show and convention
- Also Known As
- American Federation of Teachers Biennial Convention
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, United States
- Venue
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
- Location
- Washington - District of Columbia Explore Washington’s official visitor guide for attractions, dining, and local tips.
- Accommodation
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- Nearby Airports
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ~ 4 miles (straight-line distance)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~ 24 miles (straight-line distance)
- BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) ~ 27 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Education, Learning & Career
- Established
- 1916
- By the Numbers
- 4,000+ attendees; 89th edition; 4 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- No, this event is not open to the public.
- Frequency
- Biennial
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AFT Convention 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
AFT Convention takes place at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, District of Columbia.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 202-249-3000Website: eventsdc.com
How can I contact the organizer?
Phone: +1 202-879-4400Address: 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, United States
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