USDLA 2026 National Conference
Organized by United States Distance Learning Association
The 39th USDLA National Distance Learning Conference, themed "Universal Harmony: Exploring the Melodic Chords of Distance and Digital Learning," will be held in Cleveland...
- Dates
- Jun 22-25, 2026
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Deadline
- Jun 21, 2026
- Attendees
- 250
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About this conference
The 39th USDLA National Distance Learning Conference, themed "Universal Harmony: Exploring the Melodic Chords of Distance and Digital Learning," will be held in Cleveland, OH. This event brings together leaders, educators, and instructional designers to discuss e-learning technology and foster networking and personal relationships. Attendees can expect multiple keynotes from industry leaders, pre-conference sessions, a kickoff party, over 50 concurrent sessions, an International Awards Luncheon, a Bill Jackson Memorial Walk/Run, public policy forum, state chapters meeting, and optional activities like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event. All registrations include access to virtual conference sessions held June 16th-17th, 2026. The conference focuses on tracks such as AI in education, policy in distance education, leadership in higher education, quality and access in online learning, instructional design best practices, accessibility and inclusivity, and K-12 specific strategies. It offers certificate options in topics like AI and gamification.
Sponsorship options
The USDLA 2026 National Conference offers various sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities detailed in its prospectus. These include year-round packages (Platinum: $10,000, Gold: $7,500, Silver: $5,000, Bronze: $3,000) and an Exhibitor Only package ($1,500). All year-round packages include national conference exhibition, participation in National Distance Learning Week and Public Policy Week, and year-round promotion by the USDLA Marketing Team, with benefits such as complimentary conference registrations (ranging from 10 for Platinum to 2 for Bronze, and 1 for Exhibitor), tabletop exhibits, flyer inclusion in bags, logo display, website listing, digital signage, pre and post-conference registration lists, social media promotion, newsletter inclusion, and conference presentation opportunities. Platinum sponsors also receive coffee break sponsorship and branding on an item. A La Carte sponsorship opportunities are also available, including Coffee Break ($500), Badge Lanyard Logo ($750), Attendee Bag Logo ($1,500), Bill Jackson Walk/Jog ($2,000), Breakfast or Lunch Awards ($2,000), and Rock & Roll HOF event. Custom-tailored packages can be arranged.
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