The 2026
Teaching Professor Conference

June 5-7, 2026 • St. Louis

Save the Date!

Join us in the Gateway City for the 23rd Annual Teaching Professor Conference, where thousands of educators will come to connect, learn, and grow.

“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. By far, the best conference I’ve attended.”
—Asha Ralph, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University

Upcoming Dates

November 14, 2025
Last day to save $120+ with early-bird discount rate.

June 5, 2026
Conference begins.

A Conference for Every Educator

No matter your discipline, your career stage, or your classroom, you’ll find what you need at The Teaching Professor Conference. Thousands of educators have come seeking practical, evidence-based tools and strategies, and left with so much more:

Renewed energy and inspiration

A network of like-minded colleagues

Shared stories and collaborative
problem-solving

Innovative, research-backed practices to improve student outcomes in any setting

Through plenary sessions, workshops, and scores of concurrent sessions, you’ll:

Acquire impactful new pedagogical practices

Gain insights into an evolving educational landscape

Reinforce the core principles of good teaching

Brainstorm solutions to challenges—large and small

Draw on the experiences and expertise of 1,000+ fellow attendees

Hear bold, fresh ideas from some of higher education’s most respected voices

Your Conference Experience Includes:

Engaging plenary sessions
Interactive concurrent sessions
Thought-provoking poster sessions
Insightful vendor sessions
A lively exhibit hall
A festive opening night reception with hors d’oeuvres
Continental breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday)
Lunches (Saturday & Sunday)
Full access to session materials via the conference app
Ample networking opportunities

What Makes This Conference Unique?

Peer-Reviewed

Only the best proposals make the agenda—selected through a rigorous blind review.

Interdisciplinary

Engage with educators across disciplines and discover fresh perspectives that transcend academic silos.

Practical

Classroom-tested, research-informed strategies that are ready to use and easy to integrate—without breaking your budget or burning you out.

Collaborative

Interactive sessions, pre-conference workshops, and hallway conversations full of shared insights and creative solutions.

Innovative

Explore cutting-edge tech, fresh pedagogical frameworks, and ideas that push teaching forward.

Inspirational

Rediscover your purpose. Celebrate your role. Recharge your passion for teaching.

“Topics were relevant to improving my teaching, and I learned how to integrate AI ethical standards in my classroom.”
—Dr. Roy Scheive, Department Chair, Business Management, Calumet College of St. Joseph

Whether this is your first time or your tenth, The Teaching Professor Conference will challenge, inspire, and empower you.

Teaching Professor Subscribers Save $20!

Call us to learn more: 800-433-0499 ext. 2

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The 2026 Teaching Professor Conference