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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
23rd March Hanoi, Vietnam
23rd March Philadelphia, United States
24th March Utrecht, Netherlands
26th March Bangkok, Thailand
26th March Istanbul, Turkey
26th March Bali, Indonesia
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Xi'an, China
27th March Singapore, Singapore
27th March Budapest, Hungary
28th March Oxford, United Kingdom
30th March Manila, Philippines
1st April Riga, Latvia
3rd April New York, United States
4th April Bangkok, Thailand
4th April Singapore, Singapore
5th April Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8th April Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
9th April Boston, United States
9th April Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10th April Phuket, Thailand
13th April Tokyo, Japan
14th April Miami, United States
15th April Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15th April Washington DC, United States
15th April Hull, United Kingdom
16th April New Orleans, United States
16th April Rhodes, Greece
16th April Rhodes, Greece
16th April New York, United States
16th April Los Angeles, United States
16th April Rhodes, Greece
17th April Koriyama, Japan
17th April Koriyama, Japan
17th April Beijing, China
17th April Athens, Greece
19th April Las Vegas, United States
20th April New York, United States
22nd April Bratislava, Slovakia
22nd April London, United Kingdom
22nd April Bali, Indonesia
22nd April Online, Malaysia
23rd April Hanoi, Vietnam
23rd April Savannah, United States
24th April London, United Kingdom
24th April Gori, Georgia
24th April Madrid, Spain

Teaching And Learning Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Teaching & Learning Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for educators, administrators, instructional designers, and education researchers:

Premier Events:

  • ISTE Live (International Society for Technology in Education)
  • Learning Forward Annual Conference
  • EDUCAUSE Annual Conference

Specialty Conferences:

  • SXSW EDU
  • ASCD Annual Conference
  • International Conference on Teaching & Learning

Submission Process:

  1. Check deadlines ( 3-9 months in advance )
  2. Prepare:
  • Proposal (500-1,000 words; often includes objectives, methods, outcomes)
  • Supporting materials (videos, lesson plans, student work samples)
  1. Presentation formats:
  • Interactive workshops (most valued)
  • Research paper sessions
  • Poster presentations
  • Lightning talks (5-10 minute showcases)

Pro Tip: Many conferences prioritize classroom practitioners over pure researchers.

Registration Fees:

Conference

Early-Bird

Regular

Student

ISTE

$599

$799

$299

Learning Forward

$650

$850

$350

Virtual Only

40-60% discount

Funding Sources:

  • Title II professional development funds (U.S. public schools)
  • University teaching excellence grants
  • Vendor sponsorships (often available for tech-focused conferences)
  • Association scholarships (e.g., ISTE has equity-focused grants)

Virtual Benefits:
✓ Lower cost (typically

200−

200− 400)
✓ Access to international presenters
✓ On-demand sessions for 3-6 months

In-Person Advantages:
✓ Hands-on maker spaces and tech demos
✓ Networking with textbook publishers
✓ School visit opportunities (some conferences)

Hybrid Note: EDUCAUSE offers "Global Online" tracks alongside in-person.

Educator's Essentials Checklist:

  • Tablet/laptop with presentation backups
  • Business cards with LinkedIn/portfolio link
  • Portable charger (outlets are scarce)
  • Comfortable shoes (expect 5+ miles of walking daily)
  • Empty tote bag (for vendor freebies and books)

Pro Strategies:

  1. Use the conference app (ISTE's is particularly robust)
  2. Attend "lesson plan exchange" sessions
  3. Visit the startup pavilion (where new edtech tools debut)
  4. Follow conference hashtags (#ISTE2025 #SXSWEDU)

Credit Opportunities:

  • ASCD (1 graduate credit available through their university partners)
  • Learning Forward (CEUs accepted in most U.S. states)
  • ISTE (Certification programs available)

Always verify with your district/school for acceptance.

Hot Education Topics:

  • AI literacy for educators
  • Trauma-informed pedagogy
  • Microcredentialing systems
  • Esports in education
  • Neurodiverse teaching strategies

Selection Guide:

Focus Area

Best Conference Matches

EdTech

ISTE, SXSW EDU, FETC

Curriculum

ASCD, Learning Forward

Higher Ed

EDUCAUSE, POD Network

Equity

NCTE, NAME Annual