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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
3rd January Online, Other
3rd January Honolulu, United States
3rd January Honolulu, United States
4th January Key West, United States
4th January KEY WEST, United States
8th January Bengaluru, India
8th January Tokyo, Japan
8th January Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
9th January Bangkok, Thailand
10th January Istanbul, Turkey
14th January Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15th January Los Angeles, United States
16th January Bali Island, Indonesia
16th January Stone Town, Tanzania
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
20th January Aizuwakamatsu, Japan
23rd January Noida, India
23rd January Sapporo, Japan
27th January Online, Other
3rd February Singapore, Singapore
5th February Singapore, Singapore
5th February Los Angeles, United States
5th February Singapore, Singapore
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 London, United Kingdom
20th February Barcelona, Spain
23rd February Hanoi, Vietnam
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
26th February Taipei, Taiwan
28th February Cambridge, United Kingdom
2nd March Valencia, Spain
3rd March Online, Other
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
5th March Bangkok, Thailand
5th March St. Louis, United States
6th March Manila, Philippines
6th March Vienna, Austria
7th March Gwalior, India
7th March London, United Kingdom
7th March Paris, France
8th March Singapore, Singapore
11th March Nice, France
12th March Berlin, Germany

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