EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026 · Denver, CO
Intelligent by Design
AI that gets learning. Built to be trusted. Designed to be human.
September 29 – October 2, 2026
Colorado Convention Center, Denver
D2L currently has the most strategic product and services plan of the major LMS vendors, period.
VISIT US
Booth #1223
Pick up your D2L Elevation Pass at Booth 1223
Three pillars. Four experiences. One conversation.
Explore. Connect. Share. Learn. Grow.
Complete three experiences for a chance to win—and see where your pass takes you.
WEDNESDAY SESSION
Sept 30 · 10:45–11:30 AM MT
Location: EDUCAUSE Commons, Teaching & Learning Hub, Community Collaboration Station
Breakout Session: Ask the Experts – Tailoring AI Strategy to Your Institutional Mission
Speaker: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L
THURSDAY SESSION
Oct 1 · 1:00–1:45 PM
Location: Meeting Room 401-402, Street Level
Breakout Session: Building Trust – Why Responsible AI Design Matters for Mission-Driven Institutions
Speaker: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L
EVENING EVENT
Sept 30 · 6:30–9:30 PM · Limited
D2L VIP Event
Join us for an exclusive evening to unwind and connect with peers and the D2L team. Food and drinks on us!
LEARNING LAB
Sept 30 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Drop in. Explore. Connect.
Grab some lunch and spend some time in the Learning Lab. Explore what interests you, connect with peers, ask questions, and chat with D2L experts.
Along the way, drop into one of our 20-minute Spark Sessions for fresh ideas and practical inspiration:
- AI + D2L Lumi: Explore what’s possible with AI in teaching and learning.
- Future-ready LMS migration + next-generation courses: Swap ideas about what comes next and how to get there.
- Creating content that connects: Discover approaches for making learning more engaging.
There’s plenty of time to explore, connect with others, get hands-on, and dig into the questions that matter to you.
The Lab stays open until 3:00 PM
Space is limited.
Live Demo Schedule
Stop by Booth 1223 to watch our demo lineup.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Purposeful AI to Tranform Learning with D2L Lumi
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level Up Learning: A Live Demo of The Chase (with Prizes!)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Deliver Courses that Captivate with Creator+ and H5P
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Boost Learner Engagement with the Newest Tools in D2L Brightspace
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Level Up Learning: A Live Demo of The Chase (with Prizes!)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Purposeful AI to Tranform Learning with D2L Lumi
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Managing Change Without Disrupting Teaching and Learning
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level Up Learning: A Live Demo of The Chase (with Prizes!)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Purposeful AI to Tranform Learning with D2L Lumi
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Deliver Courses that Captivate with Creator+ and H5P
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Level Up Learning: A Live Demo of The Chase (with Prizes!)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Boost Learner Engagement with the Newest Tools in D2L Brightspace
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Level Up Learning: A Live Demo of The Chase (with Prizes!)
What We’re Showcasing
One Platform, Built for What Higher Ed Needs Next
Explore the Brightspace LMS ecosystem, from the core learning environment to purposeful AI, all-in-one content authoring and assessment.
Responsible By Design- Brightspace LMS
One Connected Learning Environment. Bring content, communication, activities, assessment and insight together in one flexible environment designed to support every learning journey.
Human Judgement In Charge- D2L Lumi
Purposeful AI. Educators control, create, adapt and support learning faster with AI embedded into Brightspace.
Time Back, Presence Forward- Creator+ With H5P
Content That Captivates. Build accessible, interactive content directly in Brightspace with all-in-one authoring and more than 50 H5P content types—no coding required.
Built to Evolve With Your Institution- Assessment
Connect quizzes, assignments, discussions, rubrics and learning outcomes in one workflow designed to streamline evaluation support evolving programs, priorities and institutional goals.
Seats limited | 6:30–9:30 PM |
The Conversation Continues Beyond the Exhibit Hall
Join higher education peers and the D2L team for an exclusive evening in Denver—good company, great conversation and a chance to connect away from the conference crowd.