BOOST 2025 or Bust! The annual BOOST Conference is the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for after school, Expanded Learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals.

CAN proudly supports the BOOST Conference as a Workshop Strand sponsor; we participate with an Exhibitor Booth and host a Cabana! We are excited to connect and engage with BOOSTers in sunny Palm Springs, CA, to Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. 

Workshop Strand Details

Cultivating Leadership with CAN: Enriching, Empowering, Educating, and Elevating the OST Field

Join us for dynamic workshops dedicated to reimagining learning spaces and community leadership. We’ll focus on strategies to Enrich partnerships, Empower OST practitioners, Explore tools to advance our field, Elevate community voices, and amplify advocacy for thriving, equitable communities. This engaging experience will inspire action and innovation as we collectively work to build a brighter future for all. 

Wednesday, April 30

• 10:30 AM  – 12:15 PM: Reignite & Redefine: Reimagining the Site Coordinator Network
• 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Resources for Quality, A 360° Conversation for Staffing and Programs

Thursday, May 1

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cultivating Ecosystems of Well-Being: Shaping the Strategic Design for Expanded Learning
• 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Youth Development: The Anchor AND the Sail for the Future of the Workforce
• 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Creating and Communicating with Impact: Telling the Story of OST

Friday, May 2

• 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Leveraging Expanded Learning to Promote Physical & Mental Health and Lifetime Success

Learn more about our Workshop Strand.

Visit Our Exhibit Booth – Swag, Prizes & More!

Join us at our exhibit booth and connect with CAN! Stop by to grab your favorite publications, learn about exciting upcoming events and projects, or say hi and hang out with us. Limited-edition CAN swag, and prizes are available! 

Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there!

Location & Hours

• The Exhibitor Expo is located in Oasis 1 & 2 in the Palm Springs Convention Center.
• Meet us at the Prime Booth #429
• Wednesday, April 30: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday, May 1: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Hang With Us in the CAN Cabana!

Cool off, connect, and CANnect with us poolside at the Renaissance Hotel Cabana #1! Enjoy a refreshing beverage, mingle with fellow attendees, and expand your network in a laid-back, tropical setting.

• Cabana #1
• Wednesday, May 1
• 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Drop by, soak up the vibes, and make waves together. We can’t wait to see you there!