ELEVATE 2027
Building Momentum
Chicago, Illinois – June 22-24, 2027
Elevate 2027 brings together K-12 schools from across the United States for 2.5 days of hands-on training, thought leadership sessions, face-to-face time with the people who build your FACTS products, and collaboration in Chicago, IL!
New to FACTS? Start strong on Monday with a 3 hr preconference deep dive session built for beginners. Then pick up the pace Tuesday – Thursday with breakout sessions, hands-on training for every experience level, 3 main stage keynotes, FACTS in the Real World sessions, Productopia with the FACTS product team, and opportunities to connect with peers.
Group ticket discounts and flexible invoicing make it easy to bring your whole team. And federal funds may help cover the cost!
Secure Your Spot
Elevate Tickets
Your Elevate admission includes all main sessions, breakouts, and networking opportunities throughout the week.
- 100+ breakout sessions (including hands-on training, thought leadership, and FACTS in the Real World)
- Networking with peers, partners, and FACTS staff
- 3 keynote addresses with FACTS Leadership, Ron Clark, and the FACTS Product Team
- Snacks, coffee, and a Wednesday night reception
- Elevate After Hours with Jere Chang (Ms. Chang)
- Access to FACTS Productopia with the Product Team
Looking for a deep-dive training session? We’re offering 3-hour beginning user level preconference workshops on Monday afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00 PM ($199 add-on). See a list of Preconference sessions available here!
Elevate 2027 Speakers
Some say Chicago got its Windy City nickname from its big talkers. We’re bringing a few of our own!
This year, we’re excited to welcome Ron Clark (Wednesday Keynote) and Jere Chang (Elevate After Hours) as our featured Keynote Speakers!
Ron Clark (@ronclark__), Disney’s American Teacher of the Year, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Ron Clark Academy, brings innovative strategies and infectious energy to help educators engage students and transform learning.
Jere Chang (@mschanggifted), award-winning educator, keynote speaker, author, and digital creator with over 4 million followers, helps school leaders build thriving school cultures, strengthen staff retention, and inspire lasting student success.
The full speaker lineup drops soon. Check back to see who else is joining us in Chicago!
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Sessions
Breakout sessions will be focused around four core tracks: Business Office, School Administration, Admissions & Enrollment, and IT.You’ll learn from the FACTS experts who know the system inside and out, plus industry experts who know the work schools do every day.
From Tuesday through Thursday, you’ll have opportunities to attend training, thought leadership, best practices, and FACTS in the Real World sessions.
New to FACTS? Start Your Elevate Experience on Monday.
Preconference deep dives run 1:00–4:00 p.m. and are built for beginning users who want a strong foundation before the main event kicks off Tuesday. ($199 add-on)
Questions Between Sessions?
Head to Productopia, open Tuesday and Wednesday in the exhibit hall, for help from the FACTS product team!
Hotel & Travel
Elevate 2027 takes over the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 151 E Wacker Drive, right on the beautiful Chicago River. You’ll be steps away from the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue, with world-famous attractions, architecture, deep-dish pizza, and skyline views waiting between sessions!
Book Your Room
You may book online here or by phone at +1 (312) 565-1234. Mention the Elevate group code: G-UNEL to take advantage of special pricing. Room rates begin at $289. The Hyatt Regency cannot guarantee group rates past the booking deadline of May 28, 2027.
Getting to Chicago
Fly into O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW). Both airports connect to downtown by train, and ride shares and taxis are easy to find at either one.
Explore Chicago
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are open, so go see the city!
Housing Alert
The FACTS Elevate conference is NOT affiliated with any housing company. Be cautious if you’re approached by a company claiming to be an official housing provider for FACTS or Elevate. In the past, we’ve seen fraudulent travel companies mislead attendees and exhibitors with false information. If a housing company contacts you about hotel rooms for this conference, please let us know at [email protected]
