Day 4 of #INN26INDY.
The conference closed with Dr. Mary Spilde’s keynote and the League Awards Celebration.
Thank you to Ivy Tech Community College, our host college, and to everyone who made this week meaningful.
Day 3 of #INN26INDY focused on putting innovation into practice.
Sessions explored AI, student success, and workforce alignment across community colleges. The day concluded with the League Awards Reception, honoring this year’s award recipients.
Closing General Session tomorrow.
Day 2 in Indianapolis featured keynote insights from France Hoang, co-founder and CEO of BoodleBox.
The League also honored the Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award winners: Kate Smith (Rio Salado College) and Lim See Yew (ITE College Central, Singapore).
More to come!
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Day 1 of the 2026 Innovations Conference has come to a close in Indianapolis.
Community college professionals connected through ideas and shared innovative work across campuses.
Participants are now gathering for the evening reception as conversations continue.
More ahead tomorrow.
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Safe travels to all heading to Innovations 2026.
We look forward to gathering in Indianapolis to share ideas and celebrate the work advancing community colleges nationwide.
To Indianapolis and beyond.
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Wings up for the League team as we head to Indianapolis for the 2026 Innovations Conference! We look forward to seeing everyone soon. If you’re posting from the conference, use #INN26INDY and follow updates from @InnovationsConf on X and @LeagueInn on Facebook.
At #INN26INDY, the League will introduce its new Center for Workforce Solutions (CWS).
Opening Session speakers include leaders from Owens Corning, NASA STEM Engagement, and CAT Simulators.
March 15–18 | Indianapolis
https://www.league.org/innovations-2026-opening-session
Dr. Mike Gavin, keynote speaker at #INN26INDY, examines governance and academic freedom in a new EDU Ledger opinion piece.
A timely read for higher education leaders.
https://tinyurl.com/3rycc83c
The League will introduce the Center for Workforce Solutions (CWS) at #INN26INDY.
CWS will lead national, industry-driven collaborations, placing community colleges at the center of workforce & economic development.
March 15–18 | Indianapolis
https://www.league.org/innovations-2026-opening-session
Weekend reading:
• Artificial Intelligence for Education — Holmes, Bialik & Fadel
• The Innovator’s Dilemma — Christensen
• Great on Their Behalf — Malcom-Piqueux & Smith
• CCRC — The Evolving Mission of Workforce Development in Community Colleges
What's on your list this semester?
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Congratulations to the 2025–2026 League Excellence Award recipients.
We look forward to honoring this year’s honorees at the Innovations Conference Closing General Session.
www.league.org/2025-2026-league-excelle...
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Four weeks out from the 2026 Innovations Conference.
If you’re traveling to Indianapolis, now is the time to book flights and hotel accommodations.
March 15–18
https://www.league.org/inn2026/
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Innovations 2026 begins Sunday morning with a welcome breakfast and opening session on workforce and economic growth.
Planning to arrive Saturday ensures you won’t miss the opening conversation.
https://www.league.org/innovations-2026-opening-session
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Keynote speakers announced for the 2026 Innovations Conference.
March 15–18 | Indianapolis
https://www.league.org/inn2026/
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Mission-aligned organizations are invited to explore sponsorship opportunities at the 2026 Innovations Conference.
March 15–18 | Indianapolis
Community college leaders. Real conversations.
🔗 league.org/inn2026
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Innovations Conference, March 15–18 in Indianapolis.
Community college leaders from across the country will gather to focus on innovation and leadership.
https://www.league.org/inn2026/
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Five recipients from a League member college have been named 2025–2026 League Excellence Award honorees.
Join us as all recipients are recognized at the Innovations Conference, March 15–18.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y56z45w9
🔗 https://www.league.org/inn2026/registration
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Today’s the day!
⏰ Early Registration for Innovations 2026 closes Thursday, Jan 15.
Secure your spot—and the discounted rate—before midnight.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/322kvseb
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Final week to save.
Early registration for #INN26INDY ends Jan. 15.
Book your spot for this March’s Innovations Conference in Indy.
https://tinyurl.com/322kvseb
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Collegial collaboration starts with planning together.
Register 5+ for #INN26INDY and save 20%!
🗓 March 15–18, 2026 | Indianapolis
🔗 www.league.org/inn2026
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Mentor Collective, an Advocate Sponsor for Innovations 2026, shares new research on how mentorship strengthens student career readiness, especially for community college learners.
Read: https://tinyurl.com/dkt3bwp2
Sponsors@League.org
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As AI becomes more present across higher education, questions of access, purpose, and leadership matter.
Those conversations will take center stage at #INN26INDY.
Early registration open through Jan. 15.
🔗 https://www.league.org/inn2026
Ferris State University, an Advocate Sponsor for Innovations 2026, offers the Doctorate in Community College Leadership for professionals preparing to advance into leadership roles across the community college sector.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/2drfzudt
Sponsors@League.org
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What better time to register than after finals are filed and the break begins?
The League’s 2026 Innovations Conference is a space to recharge, rethink, and reconnect.
🗓️ March 15–18, 2026
🏨 JW Marriott Indianapolis
🔗 www.league.org/inn2026
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What should AI make possible for community colleges?
That question will be central at #INN26INDY.
Early registration is open through Jan. 15.
🔗 https://www.league.org/inn2026
How should AI support learning, not replace it?
On a recent EdUp Experience podcast, #INN26INDY keynote France Hoang discussed portable AI toolkits for future-ready skills.
🎧 https://www.edupexperience.com/francehoang/
🎤 https://www.league.org/inn2026/registration
#EdUp #INN26INDY
Certiport, an Advocate Sponsor of Innovations 2026, shares teaching and technology insights in the Certified Educator Podcast. Hear from educators, students, and industry experts.
Listen: https://www.pearsonvue.com/certified/podcast.html
Sponsors@League.org
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ServiceNow’s 2025 Workforce Skills Forecast shows rising demand for applied AI skills and human-centered capabilities. Community colleges are essential in preparing learners for these workforce shifts.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bd3s4nrh
Sponsors@League.org
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Register now for the 2026 Innovations Conference. Early registration ends January 15, with additional group discounts available.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/yc4md86p
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