About IDEAcon

IDEAcon isn't just a conference; IDEAcon is an experience.

For three full days, attendees have access to experienced thought leaders and regional speakers all focused on current education topics and who represent innovative practices. There is something for all educators through the hundreds of sessions that allow you to customize your IDEAcon experience based on your own comfort level and curiosity. Networking with your peers via informal conversations, Exhibit Hall walks, and evening social events truly make you feel like you're part of the IDEA family. IDEAcon is a conference you won't forget, for all the right reasons.

Registration

Call for Proposals

Schedule (Coming Fall 2025)

Exhibit at IDEAcon

Previous IDEAcon Highlights

Days until IDEAcon 2026!

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See you next year at IDEAcon 2027!

Registration

Last year we rolled out a new pre-purchase registration option that allowed districts some flexibility to use current fiscal year PD dollars or to get more value for their PD funds in the new fiscal year. The 2026 Super Saver rate will be available through July 31, 2025 and saves you even more over our traditional early bird pricing. By pre-purchasing, schools/districts can purchase now but wait until the 2025-2026 school year to assign the registrations to specific people. Our traditional early bird registration will officially open in August 2025!

Pre-Purchase IDEAcon 2026 Passes!

All-Access:

Includes 3 days in-person, in-person workshops, and access to the on-demand library (virtual)

Live

Includes 3 days in-person and access to the on-demand library (virtual)

Lite+ (New for 2026!)

Includes 2 days in-person and access to the on-demand library (virtual)

Lite

Includes 1 day in-person and access to the on-demand library (virtual)

IDEAcon+

This virtual only option includes access to our on-demand library that was curated specifically for IDEAcon 2026.

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2026 Featured Speakers Coming Soon!

WHY PRESENT AT IDEAcon

IDEAcon would not be what it is without our presenters. We recognize that it takes a lot of time and effort to prepare a presentation, and we are proud of all of our presenters that share their work at our conference.

IDEA remains committed to providing a conference registration to the lead presenter for each IDEAcon session. All co-presenters must pay for their own registration.

Our call for proposals runs from May until August.

Submit a Proposal

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Once the Call for Proposals closes, each submission gets blindly reviewed at least three times by a group consisting of IDEA Conference Committee, IDEA Governing Board and Executive Board members, along with IDEAcon volunteers.

On "Selection Saturday", our Conference Committee builds the IDEAcon schedule aiming to create a balanced, engaging, and innovative event. Invitations to accepted presenters are expected to be sent in early September.

Proposal Guidelines

Presentation Rubric

PRESENTER TIMELINE

May 1 - August 4

Submit proposal(s)

August - September

Submissions go through a blind review process
Selection Saturday
Receive your acceptance or regret email mid-September
If accepted - complete confirmation form by September 27.

October - January

Prepare your presentation
Complete tasks in the Speaker Resource Center
Register to attend IDEAcon
If contributing a virtual session, submit recording by 5:00 PM on January 12.

February

Finalize your presentation
Join us at IDEAcon (in-person or virtually)

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Exhibit at IDEAcon

The IDEA team recognizes how important our exhibitors are, and we show this value in a number of ways:

Opportunities for exhibitor sessions in the exhibit hall.
Opportunities for additional sponsorships.
Dedicated time for attendees to experience the exhibit hall including a Monday night “Welcome” social that takes place IN the exhibit hall.
Hands-on/Experiential stations IN the exhibit hall that offer programming throughout each day of the conference.
Attendees can experience your product first-hand our DEMOcon Playground

IDEA believes that all of these things highlight how important our exhibitors are to a successful and well-rounded conference, but this is also the time to give you the, “But wait, there’s more!” line. Because there is more. IDEAcon also gives exhibitors the opportunity to select their ideal booth location in the exhibit hall. Does your product fit best with IDEA Exchange? Pick a booth near that space!

All of this customization allows you to take an even more targeted and personal approach in the exhibit hall and lets attendees know how you’re a necessary part of their story. We’d love to welcome you to the IDEAcon exhibitor family!