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Coming Soon 2027 Annual eLearning ConferenceSave the date! The Instructional Technology Council is heading to Colorado Springs, Colorado, from March 4–7, 2027, hosted by Pikes Peak State College. Full conference details — including the theme, keynote speakers, registration, and the Call for Proposals — will be posted here soon. Check back for updates, or watch your ITC eNews for the official announcement. About the Host Institution | Keynote Speakers | Conference Registration | Sponsorship Opportunities About the Host InstitutionPikes Peak State College (PPSC) is the largest institution of higher education in the Pikes Peak region, serving more than 18,000 students each year across four campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with three military satellite locations and a robust distance education program. Founded in 1968, PPSC offers more than 150 associate degree, certificate, and bachelor's degree programs spanning liberal arts and sciences transfer and career technical education. We're excited to bring the ITC community to the foot of Pikes Peak for 2027. Additional details about the host campus and Colorado Springs will be added as the conference is finalized. Keynote SpeakersOur keynote lineup for 2027 is coming together. Check back soon to meet the speakers who will be joining us in Colorado Springs. Conference RegistrationRegistration for the 2027 eLearning Conference is not yet open. Pricing and Early Bird deadlines will be posted here once finalized. In the meantime, mark your calendar for March 4–7, 2027, in Colorado Springs, CO. Proposal SubmissionsThe Call for Proposals for the 2027 Annual eLearning Conference will open soon. As in past years, we'll be looking for bold, practical, and thought-provoking sessions from across the distance education community, including topics such as:
Conference TracksThe 2027 ITC Annual eLearning Conference will bring together educators, leaders, innovators, and partners to Learn, Connect, and Explore as we celebrate 50 years of advancing eLearning and look toward what comes next. While the Call for Proposals is still being developed, prospective presenters are encouraged to begin thinking about how their work, ideas, research, and experiences might align with one of our three conference tracks. LEARNStrengthening Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Share practical strategies, programs, research, and effective practices that strengthen online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced education. The Learn track will explore topics such as course design, accessibility, student engagement and belonging, assessment, academic integrity, faculty development, instructional support, quality standards, learning technologies, and approaches that help all learners succeed. CONNECTBuilding Communities, Partnerships, and Leadership Explore the relationships, partnerships, and leadership practices that make innovation and student success possible. The Connect track will highlight collaboration across institutions and communities, including faculty support, professional development, leadership, change management, student belonging, employer and workforce partnerships, communities of practice, strategic planning, and building sustainable digital learning teams. EXPLOREDiscovering Innovation and Shaping What Comes Next Look ahead to emerging technologies, innovative practices, experiments, and ideas that may shape the future of education. The Explore track will include artificial intelligence, immersive and simulation-based learning, flexible learning models, digital credentials, learning analytics, emerging workforce technologies, innovation labs, technology pilots, and other forward-looking approaches. Early-stage projects, lessons learned, and ideas still being explored are welcome. Have an idea? Start thinking now. Preliminary AgendaThursday, March 4 – Sunday, March 7, 2027 Thursday, March 4 — Preconference & Welcome
Friday, March 5 — Opening Day
Saturday, March 6 — Conference & Celebration
Sunday, March 7 — 50th Anniversary Celebration
Conference concludes by approximately noon on Sunday. Additional program details, speakers, session information, transportation schedules, and special activities will be announced as they are confirmed. Hotel Information
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Drury Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs