2026 PBL World Conference: "When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts"

PBL World is a multi-day Project Based Learning conference presented by PBLWorks. This event brings together educators – K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders – who want to begin and advance their Project Based Learning practice, and connect with a community of their peers. It is dedicated to advancing high-quality Project Based Learning for all students, drawing educators and administrators from around the world to learn, connect, and be inspired by the power of PBL to transform teaching and learning. The conference is open to anyone teaching and leading in public K-12, charter, private, parochial and higher education. The 2026 conference marks PBL World's 15th year and centers on the theme "When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts," celebrating the role of curiosity as the driving force behind deep, joyful, and lasting learning experiences for both students and educators. It offers an immersive professional learning experience with three-day workshops and a pre-conference day of immersive workshops.