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Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
5th February Singapore, Singapore
5th February Singapore, Singapore
5th February Los Angeles, United States
6th February Sydney, Australia
7th February London, United Kingdom
9th February Manila, Philippines
9th February Bangkok, Thailand
13th February San Francisco, United States
16th February Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19th February Amsterdam, Netherlands
20th February Barcelona, Spain
20th February London, United Kingdom
23rd February Hanoi, Vietnam
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
26th February Taipei, Taiwan
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
28th February Cambridge, United Kingdom
2nd March Valencia, Spain
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
3rd March Online, Other
5th March Bangkok, Thailand
5th March St. Louis, United States
6th March Vienna, Austria
6th March Manila, Philippines
7th March Paris, France
7th March Gwalior, India
7th March London, United Kingdom
8th March Singapore, Singapore
11th March Nice, France
12th March Honolulu, United States
12th March Berlin, Germany
12th March Berlin, Germany
14th March London, United Kingdom
14th March Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
19th March Los Angeles, United States
19th March Melbourne, Australia
19th March Florence, Italy
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Craiova, Romania
20th March Taipei, Taiwan
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
23rd March Hanoi, Vietnam
23rd March Philadelphia, United States
24th March Utrecht, Netherlands
26th March Bangkok, Thailand
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
26th March Bali, Indonesia
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Xi'an, China

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