Tampa, Florida.
June 23 to 26, 2026.
SPC has been running for over 20 years and has always called the West its home. In 2026, for the first time, we are bringing the conference east — putting world-class K-12 planning education within reach of the majority of U.S. districts.
Westshore Grand, Tampa
A full-service conference hotel in Tampa’s Westshore business district with purpose-built meeting space designed for intensive workshop formats.
First time on the East Coast. SPC has run for over 20 years from the West. In 2026 we’re closing the gap — Tampa puts world-class K-12 planning education within reach of the majority of U.S. districts.
The East Coast Has Waited Long Enough
SPC has been running since the early 2000s and has always called the West its home. The majority of K-12 districts in the country are east of the Mississippi. In 2026, we are closing that gap. Tampa gives the conference national reach — with direct flights from nearly every major East Coast city and drive access from across the Southeast.
From Tampa International Airport to the Westshore Grand. Complimentary hotel shuttle runs 5 AM to 1 AM daily.
Years SPC has been running. 2026 is the first time the conference has come to the East Coast.
Easy to Reach from Across the Country
Three airports serve the Tampa Bay area, with direct routes from Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington DC, Dallas, Chicago, and most major U.S. cities.
Tampa International (TPA)
Primary airport. 3.3 miles from the venue — about 10 minutes by car or complimentary hotel shuttle. Direct flights from most major U.S. cities.
Orlando International (MCO)
85 miles from Tampa. Approximately 90 minutes by car. A strong option for attendees flying from the Northeast with better MCO connections.
Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ)
55 miles south of Tampa. Approximately 60 minutes by car. A convenient option for attendees with direct routes into SRQ.
Driving from the Southeast
Tampa sits on I-275 with easy highway access. Orlando is 85 miles east, Atlanta 460 miles north, and Jacksonville 200 miles north on I-75.
How Far Is Tampa from You?
Tampa is more accessible than you might expect from most of the Eastern US. Most attendees traveling from outside Florida will fly into TPA, but here are driving benchmarks from key planning hubs.
| City | Approx. Distance |
|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | 85 mi / ~90 min |
| Sarasota, FL | 55 mi / ~60 min |
| Jacksonville, FL | 200 mi / ~3 hrs |
| Atlanta, GA | 460 mi / ~7 hrs |
| Charlotte, NC | 650 mi / ~9 hrs |
| Nashville, TN | 680 mi / ~10 hrs |
| Washington, DC | 950 mi / ~13 hrs |
Distances are approximate driving times under normal traffic conditions.
Room Block at the Westshore Grand
A room block is available for SPC26 attendees at the Westshore Grand Tampa at a special attendee rate. Book your room directly here.
Staying at the conference hotel gives you direct access to all sessions with no commute, plus evening networking with fellow attendees. The block is limited — we encourage early booking once registered.
Westshore Grand Tampa
Tampa is Ready. Are You?
Register now for SPC26. Your hotel room block is ready to book directly — no waiting for a follow-up email.