The 47th Annual NYC ABE Conference:
"Strategies that Transform, Stories that Inspire"
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00am to 4:00pm
at The High School of Fashion Industries
225 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011
The Annual NYC Adult Basic Education Conference brings together educators, administrators, practitioners, and partners from across New York City.
This year’s theme, Strengthening Communities: Strategies That Transform, Stories That Inspire, highlights innovative approaches, real-world successes, and the collective impact of the NYC adult education community.
Each year, the conference draws hundreds of participants from:
CUNY adult education programs
New York City's public libraries
Community-based organizations
ESOL, ABE, HSE, Digital Skills, and Civics programs
Instructional technology and Education networks