Building Blackboard Together isn’t just a user conference.
It’s a movement designed to bring together the most passionate and innovative minds in higher education and EdTech to reimagine the future of Teaching & Learning.
To move the needle on what EdTech can empower you to do, and to shape the future for what you can achieve with Blackboard.
We're going all in. 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!
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
Gain the skills to rock your role
Join us for 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.
Fast-forward your skills & impact
Createthefuture
Expandyournetwork
Explorewithexperts
Peep what’s planned for you
Sneak-peek agenda
Monday July 13
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 type | Earliest Bird February 5 through February 20, 2026 | Early 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 | $560 | $700 | $775 | $900 | $1,000 | $600 |
| Day Pass | $450 | $450 | $450 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
