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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
3rd November London, United Kingdom
3rd November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4th November San Miguel, El Salvador
6th November Florence, Italy
6th November Lisbon, Portugal
6th November Ankara, Turkey
7th November Sambalpur, India
7th November Bangkok, Thailand
8th November Macau, China
8th November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
9th November Tashkent, Uzbekistan
10th November Seville, Spain
10th November The Hague, Netherlands
11th November Bormla, Malta
12th November Edinburgh, United Kingdom
13th November Los Angeles, United States
13th November Istanbul, Turkey
13th November Porto, Portugal
14th November Boston, United States
15th November London, United Kingdom
16th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
17th November San Francisco, United States
17th November London, United Kingdom
18th November Singapore, Singapore
19th November Online, Other
19th November Online, Other
20th November Washington DC, United States
21st November Copenhagen, Denmark
21st November Online, Other
21st November Tokyo, Japan
23rd November Tokyo, Japan
25th November Barcelona, Spain
25th November Valletta, Malta
26th November Prato, Italy
26th November Manchester, United Kingdom
26th November Hiroshima, Japan
27th November Malta, Malta
27th November Online, Other
28th November Tokyo, Japan
1st December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd December Paris, France
4th December new york, united states
4th December New York, United States
5th December Bangkok, Thailand
6th December Jakarta, Indonesia
7th December Kyoto, Japan
8th December Oxford, United Kingdom
10th December Lisbon, Portugal
11th December Lake Buena Vista, United States

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