Innovative Learning
Conference

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2026 Innovative Learning Conference
EnlightenEd: Shifting Paradigms for Living and Learning
 
Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026
 

 

Be Inspired. Be Challenged. Be EnlightenEd.

Join a dynamic community of educators, researchers, parents, and school community this spring for the Innovative Learning Conference (ILC) at The Nueva School! Set against the backdrop of the San Francisco Bay Area, ILC 2026 promises two days of bold ideas, deep exploration, and powerful connection.

This year’s theme, EnlightenEd: Shifting Paradigms for Living and Learning, invites us to reimagine what education can be—for our students, our schools, and for ourselves. Come ready to challenge assumptions, spark new thinking, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you're a returning attendee or new to ILC, this is your chance to be part of a conference community that honors curiosity, celebrates creativity, and inspires change.

Why Attend ILC 2026?

Conference Highlights

  • Powerful Keynotes & Interactive Workshops led by visionary thinkers and practitioners
  • Collaborative Conversations that foster deep dialogue with peers from around the world
  • Professional Learning with practical strategies you can immediately bring back to your school or organization

Pre-conference Educators’ Open House

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

This optional add-on allows attendees to step into real classrooms. In addition, attendees will tour both of our campuses, connect with fellow educators, and walk away with actionable insights to bring back to your community. 

 

Featured Thought Leaders

This year’s conference brings together extraordinary voices shaping the future of learning worldwide, including:

David Yeager
Leading expert on adolescent development and motivation

Rosalind Wiseman
Author and educator on social dynamics and youth culture

Ms. Wiseman was a contributor to Mr. Yeager’s USA Today bestseller 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, which reveals how parents, mentors, and leaders of young people aged 10-25 can harness their desire to be respected, resulting in breakthrough connection, enthusiasm, and cross-generational collaboration. At ILC 2026, they will appear together in conversation—a rare chance to see these collaborators share the stage! 

Conference Details

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Conference Registration Rates*

Conference Only:
$895 (Mar 12 & 13)

Conference & Educators’ Open House 
$995 (Mar 11, 12 & 13)
 

Wayee Chu P ’26 ’27

“A huge differentiator at ILC is the opportunity to bring together administrators and educators with the founders and operators who are building the consumer tech tools our children use in their everyday lives. It offers an opportunity for us to ask the difficult and honest questions: How can we as a school community leverage this technology effectively? How can we continue to optimize technology in learning and teaching while staying human-centered and making sure our students understand technology’s limits?”