Annual conference

Join us at NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, the premier event dedicated to inspiring educators in higher education! Taking place May 24-27, 2025, in vibrant Austin, Texas, this transformative conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff from across the nation and beyond. Attendees can expect dynamic sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful keynote addresses, all focused on enhancing student success and advancing teaching and leadership skills. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an empowering experience that celebrates and strengthens our educational community.

Call for Presentations Is Open!

Share your expertise, innovative practices, and impactful research with educators from across the country. This is your opportunity to inspire and engage community and technical college professionals committed to enhancing teaching and leadership excellence. Submit your proposal today and be part of a dynamic lineup of presenters!

Share your expertise, innovative practices, and impactful research with educators from across the country. This is your opportunity to inspire and engage community and technical college professionals committed to enhancing teaching and leadership excellence. Submit your proposal today and be part of a dynamic lineup of presenters!

  • Engaging keynote speakers discussing critical issues facing community and technical college educators
  • NISOD Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration
  • 200+ innovative and engaging sessions
  • Intensive preconference seminars
  • Opportunities to share and learn from colleagues

Click here for an overview of the conference schedule.

Excellence Awards recipients are recognized and honored during the Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025. Each 2025 recipient receives a complimentary ticket and can also purchase guest tickets ($75 each).

The conference takes place at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. NISOD has arranged special discounted rates for conference participants. Learn more.

Click here to start planning your exhibit and sponsorship engagement.

Faculty members at NISOD member colleges are encouraged to apply for a Suanne Davis Roueche Faculty Scholarship. Five scholarships are awarded each year. The application opens in January and closes on March 21. Learn more.

Registration Opens in Early January

Funding Template | Cancellation and Conference Policies

FULL CONFERENCE RATE: ALL DAYSMemberNon-MemberCorporate
EARLY-BIRD: January 6-April 11$799$999$1,299
REGULAR: April 12-May 22$999$1,199$1,499
ON-SITE: After May 22$1,099$1,299$1,599
SINGLE DAY RATEMemberNon-MemberCorporate
Sunday$499$599$799
Monday$499$599$799
Tuesday$399$499$699
Preconference Seminars: $75
Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration: $75 (2025 Excellence Awards Recipients receive one complimentary ticket.)
San Antonio Excursion: $30
  • Member is defined as any individual who is employed by a NISOD member institution. Check here to see if your institution is a member.
  • Non-member is defined as any individual who is not affiliated with a NISOD member institution. Save
  • Corporate is any individual with a for-profit company.

“Generally speaking, community college families are all ‘on different ends of the same boat.’ Most institutions face similar issues and it was inspiring to see others share best practices that everyone can use to enhance the educational opportunities we provide to our communities.”

2023 Conference Participant

“I enjoyed the energy of attendees – we shared common goals, common challenges, and the desire to be better. It’s refreshing and rewarding to collaborate to find solutions and best practices together.”

2023 Conference Participant
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