Events

This centennial theme honors a century of transformative impact in adult education—celebrating the educators, learners, and communities whose commitment has strengthened the field through wars, crises, and social change. It recognizes the joy of lifelong learning, the resilience that sustains progress, and the purpose that drives adults to create better lives and stronger communities. By placing well-being and joy at the center, the theme affirms that adult education is not only about skill development, but also about human flourishing and collective renewal.

The NCWE Annual Conference seeks to transform the community college and workforce education landscape. This is a practitioner-driven workforce education conference, the event features ideas that expand college and career pathways, strengthen employer and community partnerships, boost data-driven decision making, increase comprehensive supports and student-centered services, and harness emerging technologies and new credential and learning frameworks.

The Technology and Digital Learning Symposium, hosted by OTAN, is an annual hybrid conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions. This event is designed to demonstrate effective ways of incorporating technology to enrich the learning experience, expand educational reach through a combination of in-person and online learning, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of adult education programs.

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a premier annual event held every March in Austin, Texas, that celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. It serves as a major hub for global professionals, featuring conferences, festivals, exhibitions, and networking, designed to help creative people achieve their goals.

The ProLiteracy Conference on Adult Education 2027 conference will take place October 27th - 30th, 2027 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa, Glendale, Arizona.