Hosted by CCC TechConnect and funded by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, the Online Teaching Conference provides a platform for sharing best practices, strategies, and tools that enhance online instruction and student success. The 2026 theme — Designing the Future of Online Learning: Human Element, Ethics, Innovation, and AI — emphasizes creating online learning experiences that balance technological advances with human engagement and ethical frameworks.

Key features include:

• Keynote sessions and general conference sessions led by online education thought leaders.

• Pre-conference workshops and the CCC DECO Annual Retreat.

• Networking and collaborative professional opportunities.

• Sessions on pedagogy, course design, and educational technology innovations.