ISTE and ASCD will share ISTELive and the ASCD Annual Conference beginning in 2025. The events will take place together from June 29 to July 2, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
“When ASCD and ISTE decided to join forces, we did so with the goal of bringing together a community of educators and innovators to shape the future of education,” says Jennifer Ragan-Fore, chief experience officer at ASCD + ISTE, in a statement from recent press. statement announcing the association. “At the heart of the merger was the desire to build a tight-knit community of passionate educators who spark joy and design transformative learning experiences for their students.”
The events will also coincide with tech & Learning's Regional Leadership Summitwhich will also be in San Antonio in 2025.
According to the press release, “By registering to attend ISTELive or the ASCD annual conference, (attendees) automatically unlock access to both conference programs covering innovative teaching, leadership and learning across all educational functions. Additionally, “(they) enjoy a series of co-learning experiences including exciting core programming, an integrated learning-focused exhibition, and a blended content series at the intersection of curriculum and digital innovation.”
Although details are still being finalized, pricing will be similar to the current ISTELive and ASCD Annual Conference pricing, with staggered registration and member discounts, according to the ASCD website. Conference content will take place at the Henry B González Convention Center, Grand Hyatt San Antonio and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.
“Co-locating our two events helps us achieve this goal by providing you with an unparalleled learning experience,” Ragan-Force says in the press release. “At our shared events, you'll have the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest minds in education, explore how technology can spark curiosity, and discover opportunities to make learning more meaningful and engaging.”