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Conferences on teaching and learning

Upcoming teaching and learning Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
6th October Istanbul, Turkey
6th October Ljubljana, Slovenia
6th October Kigali, Rwanda
7th October Boston, United States
7th October Manama, Bahrain
7th October Montreal, Canada
7th October Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
8th October Kigali, Rwanda
8th October Taipei, Taiwan
8th October dubai, united arab emirates
8th October Osaka, Japan
8th October Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
9th October Bang Toei, Thailand
9th October Izmir, Turkey
13th October Bangkok, Thailand
13th October Hoboken, United States
16th October Mitrovicë, Albania
16th October Riga, Latvia
16th October Los Angeles, United States
17th October Ankara, Turkey
17th October Guangzhou, China
18th October London, United Kingdom
20th October Online, Other
23rd October Surakarta, Indonesia
23rd October Atlanta, United States
24th October xiamen, china
24th October xiamen, china
24th October xiamen, china
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
24th October xiamen, china
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
25th October Beijing, China
25th October London, United Kingdom
26th October Dubai, United Arab Emirates
27th October London, United Kingdom
27th October Padang, Indonesia
29th October Guelph, Canada
1st November Toronto, Canada
1st November Bangkok, Thailand
3rd November London, United Kingdom
3rd November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4th November San Miguel, El Salvador
6th November Ankara, Turkey
6th November Florence, Italy
6th November Lisbon, Portugal
7th November Sambalpur, India
7th November Bangkok, Thailand
8th November Macau, China
8th November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
9th November Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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