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2026 AECT Online Conference

March 10-12, 2026

 

Theme: Joining Forces: Embedding Research into Practice

Virtual

March 10-12, 2026

Member Registration: $195

(Non-members must become members to participate)

See Registration and Membership Policies

Includes virtual participation March 10-12, plus access to all session recordings for 90 days after the conference

Conference Schedule Overview (times listed as EST)

Time Tuesday, March 10 Wednesday, March 11 Thursday, March 12
1:00-2:00pm EST Welcome Session Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions
2:10-3:10pm EST Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions
3:10-3:50pm EST Extended Break Extended Break Extended Break
3:50-4:50pm EST Keynote Session General Session Breakout Sessions
5:00-6:00pm EST Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions Closing Session
8:00-9:00pm EST Meet and Greet Social

Schedule may be subject to change

Register for the Online Conference

You are invited to attend the 2026 AECT Online Conference, March 10-12, 2026. This conference supports the ongoing efforts made by practitioners in the field of educational technology by bringing together a diverse array of expertise from around the world to share their scholarly practice, best practices in implementing educational technology initiatives, and their innovative approaches to instructional design and performance improvement. 

 

The theme for the 2026 AECT Online conference is Joining Forces: Embedding Research into Practice. 

 

Technology continually evolves, just as AECT has continually evolved over its century as a premier organization in the field. This year’s theme encourages a dynamic fusion of research and practice. We welcome submissions that reflect a diverse interpretation of this theme. Examples of relevant topics may include: 

  • Enhancing the field through scholarly practice. 

  • Integrating action research enhanced technology. 

  • Implementing cutting-edge technologies in the field. 

  • Enhancing best practices in professional development and training. 

  • Addressing performance improvement in a high-tech society 

  • Applying research to 21st century pedagogy 

 

At this online conference, we want to facilitate conversations about the practical applications in our field through the sharing of best practices, demonstrations, and scholarly practices, such as dissertations in practice and action research.