Solve the Challenges
of Today’s Teaching Together

Are you finding that the challenges of higher education teaching and learning have escalated? You’re not alone. Join us at the Teaching Professor Conference from June 6–8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. to gain practical tools, innovative strategies, inspiration and support tailored to the unique challenges faced by educators today.

Our conference is designed with your needs, challenges, and goals in mind. The Teaching Professor Conference is your opportunity to dive into effective teaching practices, enhance student learning, and join a supportive community of fellow faculty members who share your same challenges. You’ll be able to share your experiences, discuss actionable solutions, and rejuvenate your passion for teaching in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

Don’t miss this chance to find the answers to your most pressing teaching questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington D.C., where together, we can tackle today’s teaching challenges head-on and emerge stronger, more inspired, and better equipped for your next semester and beyond!

Important Dates

May 14, 2025
Last day to book discounted hotel room rate

May 23, 2025
Last day to sign up for discounted conference rate, savings of $80+

June 6, 2025
Conference begins

The Teaching Professor Conference Is:

Peer-Reviewed

After an open call for proposals, the conference advisory board members choose selected presentations through a rigorous blind review process from hundreds submitted.

Interdisciplinary

You’ll experience three days devoted exclusively to the art and science of teaching with educators from all disciplines. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn from passionate educators outside your field of study.

Practical

You’ll find The Teaching Professor Conference bursting with research-based, classroom-tested ideas for better teaching. You’ll leave with a slew of high-impact, ready-to-implement practices—without busting your budget or ballooning your workload.

Collaborative

Count on learning not just from our expert presenters, but from your fellow delegates. In pre-conference workshops and interactive sessions, as well as lively conversations over coffee and lunch, you’ll hear about the challenges your colleagues face, and their often-ingenious solutions.

Innovative

From the latest technology, to the latest research, the conference brings you the best new thinking—side-by-side with time-tested teaching principles. You’ll gain invaluable perspectives to help keep your pedagogy fresh and engaging.

Inspirational

It can be easy to lose sight of why you do what you do. You’ll be reminded that you’re impacting lives in the best way possible. Surrounded by others who do this important work, you’ll celebrate teaching in all its aspects, and come away refreshed and inspired.

Networking

We learn so much from others around us. That’s why we build in plenty of time to network with other teaching professionals at The Teaching Professor Conference.

Who should attend?

Why should you attend?

New teachers and classroom veterans

Course designers

Face-to-face and online educators

Faculty development professionals

Discover evidence-based, immediately applicable solutions to your toughest teaching challenges from leading experts in higher education and enhance your teaching effectiveness with sessions tailored to the most pressing areas of modern academia.

Join a supportive community of educators from a wide range of disciplines from around the world to share challenges, successes, and reenergize your passion for teaching.

Create your own specific learning path that addresses your exact needs by selecting the topics that affect you the most.

"Everyone was extremely welcoming and assistive. It was obvious that we were all on the same page, focusing on student needs and how we can make education better. I encountered many people who were helpful and offered ideas to implement within the classroom. By far, the best conference I've attended."

"Always my favorite conference by far! I truly gain so much from this conference every year. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to make this a powerful & enjoying experience."

"Every speaker was fantastic. Topics are relevant to improve my teaching and learn how to integrate AI ethical standards in my classroom."

"My sessions were engaging. Relevant and needed topics. I felt like I belonged."

"The best thing about the Teaching Professor Conference is that all presentations are focused on actionable ideas and take-home resources."

"The overall atmosphere was very welcoming and positive. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The networking opportunities were abundant."

"Practical and immediate implementation of ideas that I can apply to my classroom from day one!"

"This conference provided me with a 'Reset' by refocusing myself on designing and delivering courses in line with student's needs. Thanks!"

"This is easily one of the best professional events I've ever attended, and I've been able to do so since the late 1990s."

"We had a team of 5 colleagues who came together! This was an incredible opportunity that allowed us to divide and conquer! We will draw from our individual experiences to generate a compelling presentation full of great ideas for our colleagues. Plus, we learned we are a lot of fun!! Memories that will last! Thank you!"

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Solve the Challenges of Today’s Teaching Together

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