Convention Overview & Schedule-at-a-Glance

The Premier Event for Health & Physical Education Professionals

The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is the premier annual event for health and physical education professionals. Each year, thousands of educators, administrators, higher education faculty, researchers, future professionals, and industry leaders and partners gather to connect, learn, and shape the future of health and physical education.

Held April 7–10, 2027, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the convention offers hundreds of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, networking events, and one of the nation's leading expos dedicated to health and physical education.

Attendees explore innovative products, programs, services, curriculum solutions, and emerging trends while building meaningful connections with colleagues and industry leaders. Whether participating as an attendee, exhibitor, sponsor, advertiser, or strategic partner, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo provides unmatched opportunities to engage with the professionals influencing student health and physical activity nationwide.

Key Convention Experiences

The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo offers a dynamic blend of professional learning, networking, recognition, and hands-on engagement. Explore the experiences that bring thousands of health and physical education professionals together each year.

	Educational Sessions  More than 300 educational sessions provide attendees with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and professional learning opportunities across health education, physical education, physical activity, higher education, and research. Formats include hands-on activity sessions, lecture-style presentations, roundtable discussions, symposiums, and research presentations.
	General Session  The General Session brings together educators, leaders, researchers, students, and industry partners from across the profession. As one of the convention's most visible and highly attended events, it serves as a shared experience that celebrates the profession and inspires attendees for the days ahead.
	Networking Events  From the Welcome Happy Hour and BIPOC Educators Social to SHAPE America District meetups and first-time attendee programming, networking opportunities are woven throughout the convention experience. These events create meaningful opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate, and build professional relationships.
	Awards & Recognition  SHAPE America celebrates excellence across the profession through award presentations recognizing outstanding educators, programs, leaders, and advocates. These special moments honor achievement while highlighting the impact of health and physical education professionals nationwide.
	Expo Hall    More than an exhibit hall, the Expo Hall is an interactive environment designed to encourage movement, discovery, participation, and connection. Through hands-on demonstrations, featured presentations, networking activations, and immersive learning spaces, attendees engage directly with exhibitors in meaningful and memorable ways.

Location & Dates

Location Charlotte Convention Center 501 S College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Dates & Times Pre-Convention Dates April 7, 2027 (Wednesday) Convention & Expo Dates April 8-10, 2027 (Thursday-Saturday)

Convention Schedule-at-a-Glance

Explore a high-level overview of educational sessions, networking events, Expo Hall hours, the general session, and special events taking place during #SHAPECharlotte. Use this schedule to identify key opportunities for attendee engagement and visibility throughout the event. 

Download the printable Schedule-at-a-Glance