innovate 2026 | June 2-3, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Educators across our region and state are experimenting with groundbreaking practices that are shaping futures and redefining the way students learn. Join us at #innovate26 for an insider's look into these transformative strategies and learn from nationally known keynote speakers. From practical to aspirational – you’ll find a range of ideas – some ready for immediate implementation and others designed to inspire deeper reflection and long-term transformation.
Experience conference strands on culture, design, equity, leadership, technology and wellness. Innovation doesn’t stop with the content, choose how you learn best – 25-minute quick hit sessions, 50-minute exploration sessions and 75-minute deep-dive sessions. Experience the interactive exhibitor expo, podcast row and panel discussions. Innovation takes all educators working together.
If you’re a leader at any level, teacher of any content/grade, library media specialist, counselor, coach or director, #innovate26 is for you!
#innovate26 attendees will also be able to attend the first day of the ELevate conference which will coincide with the second day of #innovate26 on June 3. Want to add the second day of the ELevate conference? Add an additional day for only $49 ($55 for EdPlus nonmembers) by registering here.
Learn more about #innovate26 conference, keynote speakers and breakout sessions on the conference website.
Homa Tavangar is the co-founder and CEO of the Big Questions Institute. For over three decades, her work has addressed themes of innovation, strategy, leadership, global citizenship, belonging and cultural competence. At the Big Questions Institute she serves as a trusted thought partner to educators and schools across five continents daring to create irresistible futures for all students.
Rick Wormeli is an experienced classroom and building educator who writes professional articles and education books while training teachers, principals, superintendents, business organizations, school boards and parents in North America and around the world. Emphasizing up-to-date pedagogy, innovation and professionalism, Rick’s work often focuses on assessment/feedback/grading, differentiated instruction, leadership, literacy, cognitive science/linguistics and teacher-student relationships.
For additional information about this event, please contact Olivia Loeffelman otallo@edplus.org.
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