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2026 Annual RISTA Conference

When
10/24/2026
7:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Location
RI Nursing Education Center, 350 Eddy Street, Providence

Registration

Current Educator- New/renewal & Conference Registration – $65.00
Includes both conference registration and new or renewed of annual membership for a current educator.
Non-member Educator-Conference registration – $55.00
Registration for 2026 conference for non-member, no membership added.
Pre-service Educator Non-member Conference only – $30.00
Conference registration for a pre-service educator, currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
Pre-service Educator: New/renewed Membership & Conference – $35.00
Includes conference registration and annual dues for new or renewed membership.
Retired/Former Educator: New/Renewed Membership & Conference – $60.00
Includes conference registration and new/renewed annual membership dues.
Vendor
ONE representative is included with each vendor or nonprofit exhibitor fee. Extra reps can be registered as guests for $25 each

Registration is OPEN

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Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the 2026 RISTA Annual Conference at the RI Nursing Education Center in Providence! Science educators from across Rhode Island are invited for a day of collaboration, professional learning, and inspiration centered on advancing science education.

We are especially excited to welcome Dr. Thomas “T.J.” McKenna of Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as our keynote speaker. Dr. McKenna is a nationally recognized science educator, founder of Phenomena for NGSS, Director of the Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale, and a leading voice in the intersection of sensemaking, STEM education, and AI in teaching and learning.

RISTA members are invited to take advantage of a discount on the purchase of T.J. McKenna's book, Making Sense of Sensemaking: Designing Authentic K-12 STEM Learning Experiences. Please use the promotional coupon code MSSM26 in the shopping cart to get a 15% discount for prepaid orders placed on the website, shipping within the U.S. Shipping is extra.

Vendor/sponsor applications and attendee registration are open.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors: