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Lilly Conference

Lilly-Austin Conference

The Lilly Conference for College and University Teaching and Learning was founded over 35 years ago to provide a platform for presentations in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Austin has hosted the conference for the past eight years as part of the nationally and internationally recognized Lilly series. The Lilly-Austin Conference is a valuable opportunity to learn, develop as educators, and network with colleagues. Participants represent nearly every discipline in higher education—including faculty and administrators at all career stages, from post-doctoral positions and adjuncts to senior faculty and emeritus professors. Each year, the conference explores the theme of Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning.

 

All Faculty Invited to Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the Lilly Conference Free of Charge

The Committee for Faculty Innovation and Development (CFID), in conjunction with the Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI) and the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) Office of Faculty Development, offers an opportunity for all ACC Faculty – Instructors, Counselors, and Librarians – to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2026 Texas Lilly Conference in Austin free of charge.

The Lilly Conference, taking place May 18-20, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin, is not only a wonderful opportunity to learn and develop as educators but also a great opportunity to network. This year’s theme is AI and the Future of Evidence-Based Teaching in Higher Education. Create an individualized professional development action plan based on what you learn during the conference.

Subthemes Include:​ AI in Higher Education, Active & Engaged Learning, Assessment/Feedback/(Un)Grading, Classroom Technology, Compassionate Classroom/Community, Course/Curriculum (Re)Design/UDL, Instructional Skills + Methods, Mindfulness/Resiliency, STEM, and more!

Apply Here

The deadline to apply for the Lilly Conference Scholarship is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026. Recipients will receive their notification of a full conference scholarship within two weeks and will be provided with instructions on how to register at no cost.

Conference FAQ

Where is the conference held?
The conference takes place in person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Austin:
6505 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752
Can I attend just one or two sessions?
Yes. Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they wish.
Where can I see presenter handouts and materials?
Handouts, session programs, and agendas from past conferences are available on the Lilly Conference website.

Lilly-Austin Conference Archive

The archive includes session outcomes, workshop recordings, and materials (when available). Access the archive here.

Scholarship Recipients

Explore our Lilly-Austin Conference Scholarship Recipients. Some previous recipients have shared personal insights from attending the conference in a blog post.

Contact

For questions about the Lilly-Austin Conference, contact CFID at cfid-group@austincc.edu.