Conference Welcome

We warmly welcome you to the 31st annual Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference. This year’s theme, “The Next 30 Years: Vision, Inspiration, and Transformation,” invites educators and L&D professionals from K-12, higher education, and workforce learning to shape the future of digital learning. Join us November 17–20, 2025, at the magical Swan and Dolphin Resort in sunny Orlando, Florida, for an extraordinary gathering of learning leaders.

As learning institutions and organizations continue to create transformative experiences in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning, OLC Accelerate 2025 offers education and learning professionals a unique opportunity to dream, innovate, and grow. This year’s event brings together the brightest minds across education and workforce development, fostering an environment where magic happens through collaboration. With a variety of conference tracks and session types, OLC Accelerate empowers participants to share best practices, explore groundbreaking ideas, and revolutionize online and digital learning. Let this immersive experience reinvigorate your passion for creating those magical moments that define modern education and training.

The experience you will enjoy at OLC Accelerate is made possible by the tireless efforts of our steering committee and dedicated volunteers from around the globe. From proposal reviewers to track chairs and session facilitators to our fearless Field Guides, #OLCAccelerate is a conference created by and for professionals in online and digital learning -spanning K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. Your hard work and innovative ideas will undoubtedly make this year’s conference program the best yet.

This year’s program represents the best of what the online learning community offers, showcasing expertise and vision for the future across K-12, higher education, and corporate learning. When you join us, you’ll engage with the greatest minds in digital learning and participate in professional development presentations from speakers worldwide. With a variety of session formats—including Conversation Not Presentation sessions, express sessions, discovery sessions, gamified sessions, and more traditional session types—you’ll find opportunities that match your learning and engagement preferences.

As we return to our familiar venue, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, you’ll have opportunities to share and advance your work, access the most advanced technologies supporting digital learning, and immerse yourself in unmatched networking and collaboration opportunities with educators, corporate L&D professionals, and thought leaders.

For those presenting, #OLCAccelerate offers ongoing presenter services to support you and infuse your presentations with interactivity and engagement. We are also thrilled to provide leadership opportunities that support professional growth and career advancement, helping you make the most of your time at the conference.

Our call for presentations will open soon. We encourage you to submit your proposal and look forward to posting the full #OLCAccelerate program later this summer.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for your dedication to strengthening online and digital learning. There is no doubt in our minds that your experience in Orlando will inspire new ideas and meaningful connections that will impact your work. We look forward to personally welcoming you and making this year’s conference memorable. Come experience the magic with us!