July 13-15, 2026 Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas

Building Blackboard Together (BbT) isn’t just a user conference

It's where the Blackboard community comes together to shape the future of teaching and learning. And it's where passionate, innovative leaders across higher education and technology collaborate, move the needle, and reinvent what's possible with Blackboard—together.

Leave BbT knowing:

  • How AI is truly impacting our industry and how Blackboard helps keep you in control
  • How to deliver personalized, data-informed learning experiences
  • How to build foundational and sustainable accessibility practices
  • How to simplify assessment and outcomes management and make reporting easier
  • How to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-ready learning programs
  • What's next for the Blackboard teaching and learning ecosystem
  • And so much more

It starts here. Join us.

Cut through the hype and get to the how

Explore topics and solutions designed to help you overcome the challenges you face right now, and deep-dive into all of our products and services—Blackboard LMS, Ally, Illuminate, Evaluate, and Institutional Effectiveness—with in-person access to the teams behind them!

More Reasons to Attend

AI in Teaching & Learning

96% of instructors say AI in Blackboard saves them time

Accessibility

80% of institutions report being unprepared for the Title II deadline

Assessment, Skills & Outcomes

For the first time, accountability measures tied to federal aid apply to all programs

Personalized Learning

Only 18% of faculty feel very confident creating/modifying accessible digital content

Solutions for Workforces

$580M in Department of Defense cuts will impact training, education & HR modernization

The Blackboard Roadmap

Unlock the value: Only 15% of faculty explore their LMS features regularly

Elevate your skills and impact

in the era of AI, accessibility, and evolving student expectations

Join sessions designed for:

  • Academic Leaders
  • Accessibility Professionals
  • Instructional Designers
  • Learning Technologists
  • Government Workforce Coordinators
  • Learning Administrators
  • Assessment Coordinators

and everyone shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Discover more reasons to attend

Why Attend

Createthefuture

Expandyournetwork

Explorewithexperts

Three Exciting Days

Monday July 13 (Pre-Conference)

DevCon (additional fee)
Strategic Leadership Summit (invite-only)

Tuesday July 14

Opening general session
Breakout sessions
Exhibit hall
Networking
Charitable activities

Wednesday July 15

Breakout sessions
Exhibit hall
Networking
Charitable activities
Closing general session
Customer Appreciation Party

Breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks are included on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Agenda is subject to change.

BbT26 pricing

Save by registering early

Conference pass typeEarly Bird
February 21 through May 22, 2026		Regular
May 23 through July 12, 2026		Onsite
July 13 through July 15, 2026		EdTech Company
(non-sponsor)		Speaker
Full Conference$700$775$900$1,000$600
Day Pass$450$450N/AN/AN/A