Learning Forward Annual Conference 2026

The 2026 conference is held in Dallas, Texas.

Listed audiences include education administrators, superintendents, policymakers, teacher leaders, school-based teams, principals, and technical assistance providers.

It is most useful for school and district professional learning leaders, since attendees include central office administrators, principals, coaches and teacher leaders, and the program has 19 hands-on preconference sessions plus keynotes from George Couros, Haesun Moon and Joe Sanfelippo. It is run by the organization behind the Standards for Professional Learning, so it suits people who design staff development; classroom teachers seeking subject-specific content, or vendors wanting a big exhibit-driven show, would get less from it.

Educators at professional learning conferences usually wear business casual, such as slacks, blouses or collared shirts and comfortable shoes for moving between sessions. Dallas in December is mild but variable, so a light jacket is sensible.