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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
17th September Lisbon, Portugal
18th September Manila, Philippines
18th September Palo Alto, United States
18th September Palo Alto, United States
19th September London, United Kingdom
20th September Porto, Portugal
21st September kowloon, hong kong
21st September London, United Kingdom
22nd September Sydney, Australia
22nd September Sydney, Australia
23rd September Abuja, Nigeria
24th September Taipei, Taiwan
24th September Los Angeles, United States
25th September Islamabad, Pakistan
25th September London, United Kingdom
25th September Osaka, Japan
25th September Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
26th September Macau, China
26th September Hong Kong, China
26th September Macao, China
28th September Bangkok, Thailand
28th September Istanbul, Turkey
28th September Istanbul, Turkey
30th September Darmstadt, Germany
3rd October Berlin, Germany
4th October Istanbul, Turkey
6th October Jakarta, Indonesia
8th October Eskisehir, Turkey
8th October Belgrade, Serbia
10th October London, United Kingdom
11th October Paphos, Cyprus
14th October Montreal, Canada
14th October Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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 San Diego, United States
20th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
22nd October Oxford, United Kingdom
22nd October Dublin, Ireland
22nd October Hilo, United States
23rd October Geneva, Switzerland
23rd October Rome, Italy
23rd October Wuhan, China
23rd October New York, United States
23rd October Online, Other
23rd October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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