This is a table full of educational-relevant conferences, that are either about online education/technology, classroom-related learning, or software. If you’ve attended any of these conferences, please feel free to add a testimonial below!
Local (UIUC) and Online Conferences
| Conference | Description | Date | Cost | Contact previous attendees for more info |
| Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Community (formerly FSI) | Educators and instructional technology professionals get together to share pedagogical and technology findings. | 2 days in May (annual), – UIUC (usually iHotel) | ~$100 | |
| IT Pro Forum | Relevant to all IT Pros in Engrit, because there is a variety of topics regarding privacy, security, education, online tools, infrastructure, customer service, collaboration, and more. | 2 days in Spring & Fall (annual)- UIUC (usually iHotel) and online | Free | Anya (kanevsk2@illinois.edu): My holy grail conference which allows for me to connect with fellow professionals in the digital technology space. |
| Faculty Retreat | One day event where UIUC faculty showcase their classes, where they innovate, test different instructional approaches, and collaborate with folks across campus.Hosted by CITL. | Early Spring (annual)- UIUC (usually Illini Union) | Free | |
| Privacy Everywhere | Decisions about privacy affect our professional, educational, and personal lives. The conference covers the University’s privacy goals of trust, transparency, and consent, and how they affect you. Leave with a better understanding of privacy policy including legal, ethical, and industry perspectives. | 1 day in January, UIUC | Free | Anya(kanevsk2@illinois.edu): This is an easy-to-digest conference with many tangible tips/tricks/recs to ensure that we keep our technology secure. This isn’t specifically related to pedagogy, but it is VERY important for us as humans and as staff members. |
| Student Success Symposium | One day sympsium to showcase UIUC’s students’ successes and challenges. | 1 day in February, UIUC | Free | Anya(kanevsk2@illinois.edu): If you don’t regularly interact with students, this one day symposium is an effective way to keep in the loop with the current student climate. |
| Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) | Sharing knowledge about digital access, inclusion, and accessibility. | 1 day, virtual or in-person | Free | |
| The Grading Conference | A place where faculty join together to learn about grading practices that best support student learning, promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom, and enhance student and faculty classroom experiences. | 3 days in June (annual), online | $50 | |
| TEACHx | A celebration of teaching and learning innovation. | 2 days in June, Illinois | $75 |
National Conferences
| Conference | Description | Date | Cost | Testimonials |
| Educause | This is THE event where professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges. | October (annual)- Different locations cross-country and online | Varies: $200 – $1,400 | |
| UPCEA | Attend or view webinars on your schedule and connect with peers at higher education conferences and professional networking events across the U.S. – especially useful for new or mid-level professionals. Share your lessons learned with colleagues by presenting a session at one of our conferences for higher education and get involved with the association by becoming a volunteer leader | Multiple webinars and conferences throughout the year | Varies | |
| American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) | Prepare to be part of an experience that transcends boundaries and unites individuals with a shared passion for engineering education. Whether you’re a professor with innovative insights to share, striving to enhance your pedagogical approach or a professional shaping the future of the industry, this conference is your platform for empowerment and growth. | 3 days in summer (annual), location varies | Varies, $300-$1,000 | |
| InstructureCon | All things Canvas – product updates, best practices, new features, what’s coming down the road. | 3 days in July (annual), location varies | ~$1,000 |
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