2026 LERN Annual Conference
November 16-19, 2026

You’ve never experienced a virtual conference like this one!

Acquire the Latest Cutting-Edge Best Practices

What You Say:

  • This was by far the most interactive and fully realized virtual conference I’ve seen.
    Zahiya Rimawi, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Awesome Conference. Very informative.
    Tracy Farson, Jacksonville, FL
  • I was engaged. LERN is very organized. A wonderful experience!
    James Calceta, Hayward, CA

“It’s the most exciting week of the year in lifelong learning”

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And receive ‘Innovations 2026’ report Free with
The 5 breakthrough discoveries in the field for 2026

Final Brochure Now Out!
Download Here.

NOVEMBER UPDATE
We’ve just seen Christina Inge’s slides for her pioneering session on “Marketing with AI.”
Her information is new and amazing. Worth the conference for just this one session.

OCTOBER UPDATE
Included in your conference registration is a FREE pricing analysis for your program. We look at your prices and make 5-7 recommendations for changes in price that will significantly increase profit and/or registrations.

Conference attendees are eligible for a LERN International Award for 2027.
Nothing you have to do.  We will check out your website and digital brochure for award winning ideas.

SEPTEMBER UPDATE
New! Dynamic Annual Reports
Laura Stevens of Traverse City, Michigan, will present a new session on “Dynamic Annual Reports” on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 17. Stevens recently won a LERN International Award for documenting her program’s financial contributions, which included an effect annual report.

Register Now! Just click the Registration Information tab below. 

“It’s the most exciting week of the year in lifelong learning”

Questions? Email us at info@lern.org OR
Call our staff at 800-678-5376 M-F 8-5 CT

2026 Annual Conference Up Close

Administrators and staff from these and other institutions offering lifelong learning classes and programs:

  • Recreation Departments
  • Community Education in Public Schools
  • Continuing Education in Universities
  • Continuing Education in Community Colleges
  • Associations
  • Other (Botanic gardens, museums, hospitals, libraries, and more)

Conference Highlights

*Pioneering, breakthrough sessions
The Conference reveals the latest pioneering, breakthrough sessions that will set the standards and trends for years to come. Your colleagues from the most successful programs present these breakthrough sessions that also shape LERN research, articles and follow-up for the entire year.

*Latest, most advanced practical how-to sessions
Your colleagues, LERN professional staff, and conference experts showcase the most advanced, practical, how-to sessions. No opinions, no untried ideas, no wishful thinking; only what has worked at the local level. Ideas you must steal with actions to discuss with your entire staff.

*The Fundamentals for all your staff
Your staff, up to 29 others in your organization, do not get to attend many out-of-state conferences. They do not get to network with fellow colleagues around North America.
Most of all, they will get the best in fundamental sessions needed for every staff person to know to increase their productivity and your program’s profitability. They can take the CPP exam after the conference AT NO EXTRA COSt.

All-New Sessions, plus The Fundamentals

$1,795 for up to 30 people from the same organization for LERN members, $1,995 for non-members.

Just as simple as clicking here to register online

Have your registration form ready and call Roy at (800) 678-5376. The phones are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday-Friday.

Send your registration information to info@lern.org.

REGISTER BY MAIL

Send your registration information to:
LERN Conference Registration
PO Box 16
Eau Claire, WI 54702

Complete the registration form and fax it, toll-free, 24 hours a day to
(888) 234-8633. Click icon for registration form.

Purchase Orders will reserve your place, with payment due at or before the Annual Conference. Please fax (888-234-8633) or scan info@lern.org your PO and we will email you an invoice.

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