Frequently Asked Questions

ISTELive 26 will be held from midday Sunday, June 28, through Wednesday, July 1, 2026 with pre-conference content starting starting Sunday morning.

Virtually presented content will be featured for a half day on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, for all attendees. Whether you're attending in person or online, expect a variety of formats, a flexible schedule and hundreds of learning opportunities.

ISTELive 26 is a hybrid event, with the face-to-face conference being held in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. Virtual attendees can experience content from around the world from their devices, along with sessions from the in-person conference streamed to the virtual platform.

Yes! By purchasing a ticket to either event, attendees will have access to content from both events. That means you’ll be able to attend the ISTE content you know and love along with ASCD and blended content that spans both communities, all for one event registration. Find your community while meeting others that span every area of education.

Note that a small subset of content has additional fees, some events are invitation-only or are tailored to specific roles, and some sessions are free, but require pre-registration.

ISTELive 26 will offer varied content experiences, from hands-on interactive programming to listen-and-learn sessions to immersive demos in the expo hall, and some select in-person only content like playgrounds and posters. These formats will cover a variety of topics as well as content from ASCD and content that spans both communities. All recorded content will be made available in a timely manner and be available to both ISTE and ASCD communities.

"Co-located" means that the ISTELive and ASCD Annual conferences will be held simultaneously in the same physical location. This unique format is designed to support community choice and cross pollination.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Program selection: Presenters submitted sessions through individual ISTELive and ASCD proposal processes. Over 100 individual review teams and 500+ reviewers with expertise in specific educational topics reviewed and recommended session selection, while an integrated program committee with volunteer representation from both communities made the final selections and scheduling decisions.
• Content breadth: Regardless of role or years in education, you’ll find content that inspires growth, offers ready-to-implement solutions, and fosters connection around today’s biggest challenges. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, someone who loves hands-on learning or wants to hear from pioneering leaders, the conference has something for everyone. Mainstage speakers are being selected to appeal to the entire audiences and will be an integrated experience.
• Industry participation: We will have one integrated expo experience with enhanced tools to help attendees discover the most pertinent companies. We’ll also provide additional educational programming to support the procurement process and making good purchasing/use decisions.

ISTELive 26 Virtual will include virtually presented content throughout the conference, from Saturday, June 27, through Wednesday, July 1. Content from Sunday, June 28, through Wednesday, July 1, will include 90+ high-quality sessions streamed from the in-person event to the virtual platform. 150+ sessions will be recorded during the conference, with recordings posted within 24 hours of their live premiere.

Session recordings will be available for six months after the event unless otherwise noted on specific session detail pages based on individual speaker agreements.

Don't worry! We understand this is a large event, so we’ve designed multiple pathways to find what you’re looking for. Learning tracks and sample schedules will be provided to help organize the content along with a host of filters and digital and in person tools to find desired content quickly. In addition, a team of expert program volunteers will be available onsite to help attendees plan their schedules and create personalized learning journeys through the events.

The full program is live now!

Visit your presenter menu for information on your presenter status and answers to frequently asked questions. Notifications were sent out in December with confirmations due in January. We continue to reach out to waitlisted presentations as open slots open. Contact conf-program@iste.org with presenter or session questions.

Select hotels within ISTE+ASCD’s official housing block will have shuttle service to the convention center. This information and additional housing details can be found on our Housing page.

All registration details can be found in your ISTELive 26 account. You can print or resend your receipt or confirmation email from the “Attendee Menu” link in your account.

You may be able to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) or graduate credit for attending ISTELive 26. A certificate of attendance will be available to all registrants after the event.

Conference hours are not automatically eligible for CEU hours. Reach out to your district or state Department of Education to find out how to secure CEUs before the conference to ensure you can obtain your hours.

You’ll receive an email with specific instructions on how to log in and attend the conference virtually in June. The virtual platform will require a simple login process, and we’ll include supporting documentation to ensure you get the most out of your online experience.

Whether you attend in person or virtually, you can help us make ISTELive 26 an amazing experience by volunteering! There are volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and interests. Make sure to select “I’m interested in volunteering” on the registration form to receive updates.

If you’ve already registered, log in to your ISTELive 26 account to express your interest under the “Volunteer” section.