ABOUT THE 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.

JOIN US IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

Conference Features

• 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

Austin, Texas

As the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin sways to the strum of its own guitar. It is the state Capital, home of the University of Texas and gateway to the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Austin offers urban hiking trails, legendary barbecue and farm-to-table cuisine. The city has more than 250 live music venues where on any given night the sounds of rock, country, indie and Tejano music echo throughout the streets. Be sure to explore the Austin Insider Blog to find things to see and do while visiting Austin!

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