We are thrilled to announce the fifth annual OLC Leadership Network Symposium, which will take place on November 16, 2026, before the 2026 OLC Accelerate Conference. The Leadership Network Symposium is a space for established and aspiring leaders in digital education to learn, to collaborate, and to network with colleagues from around the world. At this one-day event, attendees will engage with the current trends, pressing issues, and major challenges facing leaders in digital learning today. This event happens only once a year—you don’t want to miss it!
Schedule
November 16, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
Full schedule and details coming soon!
How to Attend
The Leadership Network Symposium is available as an add-on event ticket for the onsite attendees of OLC Accelerate 2026. Select the Leadership Network Symposium agenda item on the OLC Accelerate 2026 registration page to reserve your seat.
To encourage active dialogue and actionable next steps, registration will be limited to no more than 150 participants.
If you already registered for OLC Accelerate and would like to add the Symposium to your existing registration, or if you have any other questions, please email customerservice@onlinelearning-c.org for assistance.
*This represents the registration cost for the Leadership Network Symposium, regardless of whether it’s purchased as a stand-alone registration or as an add-on item to your OLC Accelerate conference registration. After completing the first registration for the combined conference and the Leadership Network Symposium add-on ticket, up to 9 additional registrations from the same institution are eligible for a $100 discount each. Please reach out to conference@onlinelearning-c.org for further information.
Sponsors
OLC seeks sponsors for the 2026 Leadership Network Symposium. This event is the perfect place for sponsors to connect with digital learning leaders, learn more about the challenges they face, and demonstrate commitment to institutional and student success. Sponsors receive registration, speaking remarks, and premium recognition for this exclusive opportunity. Come join the conversation and help shape the future of digital learning!
Please contact sponsorships@onlinelearning-c.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the symposium. Sponsorship is limited to four organizations.
Symposium Organizers
Sherri Restauri, Ph.D.
Director of Professional Learning, OLC
Dylan Barth, Ph.D
Vice President of Innovation and Programs, OLC
