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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
13th July Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13th July Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14th July Fukuoka, Japan
14th July Jakarta, Indonesia
15th July Galway, Ireland
15th July Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
15th July Galway, Ireland
15th July Hong Kong, Hong Kong
16th July Los Angeles, United States
17th July Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
17th July Tokyo, Japan
17th July London, United Kingdom
20th July Cambridge, United Kingdom
20th July Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
20th July London, United Kingdom
20th July Delft, Netherlands
20th July Istanbul, Turkey
20th July chengdu, china
20th July Toronto, Canada
23rd July Copenhagen, Denmark
24th July Osaka, Japan
24th July Dublin, Ireland
24th July Guiyang, China
27th July Singapore, Singapore
28th July Manchester, United Kingdom
29th July Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
29th July Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30th July Braselton, United States
31st July New York, United States
3rd August Manchester, United Kingdom
5th August Cardiff, United Kingdom
5th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6th August Cape Town, South Africa
6th August Bangkok, Thailand
6th August Los Angeles, United States
6th August Los Angeles, United States
7th August Stockholm, Sweden
8th August Manila, Philippines
9th August Bali, Indonesia
10th August Da Nang, Vietnam
11th August Taipei, Taiwan
11th August Online, Other
13th August Los Angeles, United States
14th August QingDao, China
14th August Berlin, Germany
14th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
15th August Vancouver, Canada
17th August Bremen, Germany
18th August Bijela, Montenegro

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