Whether you’re looking to brush up on leadership best practices, school policy or the latest EdTech innovations, these events are a great place to start.
TCEA Convention & Exposition
San Antonio, Texas
Jan 31st-Feb 4th
TCEA provides a world-class conference experience that delivers results-focused continuing education for teachers, administrators, librarians, and more, helping you achieve both your personal and professional goals. Attendees can explore 700+ unique sessions, connect with 450+ exhibitors, and enjoy a forever-free TCEA membership. You’ll walk away with game-changing tools, strategies, knowledge, and know-how that will empower you to continue making a lasting impact on education.
DLAC
Sacramento, California
February 18th
DLAC is a nationwide community of forward-thinking K-12 digital educators and leaders committed to student-centered learning through innovative, flexible solutions. DLAC represents a broad spectrum of ideas and approaches to digital learning. Through purposeful collaboration, research, and advocacy, we are working to create the best learning experiences and outcomes for all students.
SXSW EDU Conference & Festival
Austin, Texas
March 9th-12th
SXSW EDU is 300+ sessions and workshops across 4 days in Austin, where inspiration and creativity are unlocked, with 15+ powerful films and performances, 2 trailblazing competitions, 50+ interactive exhibitions, 120+ mentorship, and networking opportunities that spark new possibilities in education.
Innovative School Summit
Orlando, Florida – March 12th-15th
Las Vegas, Nevada – July 6th-10th
Nashville, Tennessee – July 25th-29th
Are you ready to take your school to the next level of innovation and excellence? Look no further than the Innovative Schools Summit — which features 4 or more education conferences in one location. Innovative Schools Summit is an incredible opportunity for educators, administrators and school leaders to come together and explore the latest trends, strategies and best practices in education.
ISTELive 26
Orlando, Florida
June 29th– July 1st
This conference provides attendees with the opportunity to connect on and explore the latest education trends and transformative learning strategies. With hundreds of hands-on learning sessions, interactive presentations, and panels filled with keynote speakers, ISTELive will inspire all educators to spark joyful learning amongst their faculty and students.
And don’t forget Douglas Stewart’s own ISTE Kickoff Party June 28th! Stay tuned for more details later this year.
What conference are you looking forward to the most in 2026? Let us know in the comments!
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