#  2026 HILT Conference 

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **September 25, 2026** 

 08:30AM - 03:15PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **David Rubenstein Treehouse**  

 [20 Western Avenue  
Boston, MA 02134  
United States



 ](<https://www.google.com/maps?q=US MA Boston 02134 20 Western Avenue>) 

Please bring your Harvard ID to access the event.

 

 

 



 

## 2026 HILT Conference, “The Weight of the Degree: Rigor, Responsibility, and the Modern Campus”

This year’s conference marks a significant milestone: for the first time, our program is drawn directly from a university-wide Call for Proposals. The exceptional response from across Harvard reflects the profound dedication of our faculty, academic leaders, and instructional staff. As higher education navigates an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting paradigms, this event highlights the rigorous, resourceful work actively shaping our evolving classrooms. We will showcase these community-sourced innovations through dynamic plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and focused lightning rounds. Participants will explore practical applications of generative AI, the design of authentic assessments, and evidence-based strategies for fostering collaborative student teams. We invite you to join colleagues from across the university to exchange experimental practices and gather actionable insights to elevate teaching and learning during this transformative time.



 

##  Explore detailed information about the event via the cards below 

 

  [### 2026 Conference Agenda

 ](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2026-conference-agenda)A snapshot of the day’s timeline and sessions.



 

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  [### 2026 Breakout Sessions

 ](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2026-concurrent-breakout-sessions)Detailed descriptions for breakout sessions.



 

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 ### 2026 Event Logistics

*Coming soon!* Information to help navigate the day.



 

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  [### 2026 Speaker &amp; Facilitator Bios

 ](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2026-speaker-facilitator-bios)Get to know the voices behind our sessions.



 

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  [### 2026 Lightning Round Showcase

 ](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2026-hilt-conference-lightning-round-showcase)Explore timely innovations across Harvard.



 

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  [### 2026 Conference Resources

 ](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2026-conference-resources)*Coming soon!* Explore session recordings and resources.



 

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 See also:- [ Annual Conference ](/event-categories/annual-conference)
 
 

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