Join the Instructional Technology Council (ITC) and the Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association (OCCDLA) for a virtual AI summit focused on practical application and informed leadership in higher education. This interactive event brings together national and Oregon-based perspectives to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping teaching, learning, and institutional practice. Participants will engage with real-world classroom use cases alongside discussions of policy, governance, and administrative considerations. Whether you are integrating AI into course design, supporting faculty, or guiding institutional strategy, this summit is designed to provide actionable insights and a shared foundation for responsible, effective AI use in higher education.
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Summit Details | Registration | Sponsorship Opportunities | Host Organizations
Questions about the 2026 AI Virtual Summit? Contact the ITC Operations Manager.
Holly McAtee
ITC Operations Manager
33607 Seneca Drive, Cleveland, OH 44139
holly.mcatee@itcnetwork.org
O: 217.220.1600
Summit Details
- Date & Times: Friday, April 24th
- Eastern: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Mountain: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pacific: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Format: Virtual (Zoom) Opening: Panel Discussion (approx. 1 hour)
- Breakout Sessions: 4 sessions total, 45-minute each
- Attendee Demographics: Mix National ITC representatives with Oregon/Local representatives.
- Target Audience: Faculty, Instructional Staff, Administrators
- Event Schedule: Coming Soon!
The deadline for proposal submissions is March 10.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 AI Virtual Summit is now open!
| Individual Rates | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Individual Member | $49.00 |
| Individual Non-Member | $99.00 |
| Group Rates (Available to Institutional Members only) | Pricing |
| 10 people | $300.00 |
| 11-25 people | $750.00 |
| 26-50 people | $1,250.00 |
| 51+ people | $2,000.00 |
Click here to view the ITC events refund policy.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Early bird pricing is available with commitments on/before March 23.
Platinum Sponsorship – Maximum visibility & thought leadership
**Limited availability**
Price: $2250 (early bird) | $2500 (regular)
- (3) Full virtual conference registrations
- Featured session participation in Keynote panel
- Tuesday Talk Session
- Featured episode on the Distance Educated podcast
- Access to the conference attendee list
- Logo placement on the ITC website, conference platform, and social media
- Recognition during conference opening and closing
Gold Sponsorship – High engagement & visibility
Price: $1350 (early bird) | $1500 (regular)
- (2) Full virtual conference registrations
- Tuesday Talk Session
- Featured episode on the Distance Educated podcast
- Access to the conference attendee list
- Logo placement on the ITC website, conference platform, and social media
- Recognition during conference opening
Silver Sponsorship – Engagement & visibility
Price: $650 (early bird) | $750 (regular)
- (1) Full virtual conference registration
- Presenting or co-presenting (w/member) a virtual conference workshop
- Access to the conference attendee list
- Logo placement on the ITC website, conference platform, and social media
- Recognition during conference opening
Bronze Sponsorship
Price: $400 (early bird) | $450 (regular)
- (1) Full virtual conference registration
- Co-presenting (w/member) a virtual conference workshop
- Logo placement on the ITC website, conference platform, and social media
Click here to view the ITC events refund policy
Holly McAtee
ITC Operations Manager
33607 Seneca Drive, Cleveland, OH 44139
holly.mcatee@itcnetwork.org
O: 217.220.1600
Host Organizations
The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) is a national leader and affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges focused on advancing distance education. It offers professional development, leadership, and research for eLearning professionals in higher education, while advocating for innovative teaching and tracking federal legislation to support digital learning quality and student success.
The Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association (OCCDLA) serves as a network for Oregon’s 17 community colleges, aiming to improve distance education through professional development and academic technology. The organization focuses on initiatives such as enhancing student retention, promoting accessibility, and lowering costs via consortial licensing and OER.