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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
10th October London, United Kingdom
11th October Paphos, Cyprus
14th October Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
14th October Montreal, Canada
15th October Los Angeles, United States
15th October cambridge, united kingdom
15th October Taipei, Taiwan
15th October Manila, Philippines
16th October Milan, Italy
19th October Taipei, Taiwan
20th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
20th October San Diego, United States
22nd October Dublin, Ireland
22nd October Hilo, United States
22nd October Oxford, United Kingdom
23rd October Wuhan, China
23rd October New York, United States
23rd October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
23rd October Rome, Italy
23rd October Online, Other
23rd October Geneva, Switzerland
26th October Jacksonville, United States
27th October Dublin, Ireland
28th October Toronto, Canada
28th October Chandigarh, India
28th October Kyoto, Japan
30th October Okayama, Japan
30th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30th October Okayama, Japan
31st October Hanoi, Vietnam
3rd November Singapore, Singapore
3rd November Singapore, Singapore
3rd November Jakarta, Indonesia
4th November Selangor, Malaysia
5th November Nilai, United States
5th November Istanbul, Turkey
5th November Bangkok, Thailand
5th November Barcelona, Spain
5th November Nilai University, Malaysia
7th November Hong Kong, China
9th November Hong Kong, Hong Kong
9th November Seville, Spain
12th November Los Angeles, United States
12th November Nottingham, United Kingdom
12th November Florence, Italy
12th November Online, Other
13th November Vienna, Austria
13th November Vienna, Austria
14th November Tokyo, Japan
14th November Hong Kong, 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