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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
30th October Okayama, Japan
30th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30th October Okayama, Japan
31st October Hanoi, Vietnam
3rd November Jakarta, Indonesia
3rd November Singapore, Singapore
3rd November Singapore, Singapore
4th November Selangor, Malaysia
5th November Barcelona, Spain
5th November Nilai University, Malaysia
5th November Bangkok, Thailand
5th November Nilai, United States
5th November Istanbul, Turkey
7th November Hong Kong, China
9th November Seville, Spain
9th November Hong Kong, Hong Kong
12th November Nottingham, United Kingdom
12th November Los Angeles, United States
12th November Online, Other
12th November Florence, Italy
13th November Vienna, Austria
13th November Vienna, Austria
14th November Tokyo, Japan
14th November Hong Kong, China
14th November Tokyo, Japan
15th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
16th November Istanbul, Turkey
16th November Singapore, Singapore
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
18th November Online, Other
20th November Copenhagen, Denmark
20th November Chiang Mai, Thailand
20th November Online, Other
21st November Osaka, Japan
22nd November London, United Kingdom
23rd November Bangkok, Thailand
25th November Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
25th November Honolulu, United States
26th November Singapore, Singapore
26th November Hong Kong, China
26th November Thessaloniki, Greece
27th November Tokyo, Japan
27th November Taipei, Taiwan
27th November Tokyo, Japan

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:
βœ“ Lower cost (typically

200βˆ’

200βˆ’ 400)
βœ“ Access to international presenters
βœ“ On-demand sessions for 3-6 months

In-Person Advantages:
βœ“ Hands-on maker spaces and tech demos
βœ“ Networking with textbook publishers
βœ“ 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