InnovationsConf

As #INN26INDY concludes, we thank each of you for joining us in Indianapolis. Safe travels home — and may the ideas, insights, and innovations sparked this week continue to advance your work and your institutions.

The League extends its sincere thanks to JW Marriott Indianapolis for hosting the 2026 Innovations Conference. We are grateful for their partnership, hospitality, and support in creating a welcoming environment for our community of innovators. #INN26INDY

As #INN26INDY concludes, we extend our sincere thanks to our conference sponsors. Their partnership advances innovation across community colleges and strengthens our shared mission.

Our sincere thanks to @IvyTechCC, host college of #INN26INDY, for their partnership and support in making the Innovations Conference possible. We are grateful for their leadership and collaboration in welcoming our community to Indianapolis. @followtheleague

Closing General Session | 10:30 AM After a year of disruption and rapid change, innovation must remain human. Mary F.T. Spilde reflects on courage, belonging, & purpose. We then honor our League Award recipients. 🏅 Steady. Present. Together. 🫂 #INN26INDY @followtheleague

Final Morning Forums | 9:15–10:15 AM Leadership development. Affordability strategy. AI in biology. IT workforce innovation. Discover practical models advancing community colleges nationwide. Before the Closing Session. #INN26INDY @followtheleague

Good morning, #INN26INDY. Break Station | 3rd Floor, JW Marriott ☕ 8:00–10:30 AM beverages 🥐 8:15–9:15 AM continental breakfast Fuel up for the final day. @followtheleague

Day 3 at #INN26INDY ✔️ From keynote to sessions on AI, student support, and workforce alignment, ideas turned into action. We closed with the League Awards Reception. See you tomorrow for the final day.

The celebration continues. After the Awards Reception, gather at The Oceanaire Seafood Room — just a short walk from the JW Marriott. Fresh seafood. Great company. One more inspiring day ahead. See you tomorrow for the closing keynote. #INN26INDY @followtheleague

5:00 PM ET | League Awards Reception (Invitation Only) Celebrating 2024–2025 Innovation of the Year and 2025–2026 Excellence Award recipients. Leadership. Impact. Innovation. Award pin or medallion required. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

4:00 PM | Forum Session Innovation of the Year: From Survival to Success. Carroll Community College’s JSCI-V model integrates AI & entrepreneurship to empower justice-involved veterans toward sustainable careers. Technology in service of opportunity. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

At 2:45 PM, join the Roundtable: TIEs That Bind. Explore how the modern professoriate operates as teacher, influencer, and educator in a socially mediated classroom. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

🍽️ Time to Refuel! After a busy morning of insightful sessions and discussions, take a well-deserved break to grab lunch and recharge. See you back soon for another round of innovation and inspiration. #INN26INDY

Innovation is human. This special session explores how AI can support faculty work while preserving the connection and mentorship at the heart of higher education. Technology should serve—not substitute—the educator. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

Don’t miss today’s Special Session: Gaucho Roundup. Glendale Community College’s Security Operations Center gives students 300+ hours of hands-on cybersecurity experience while serving rural municipalities. A 2024–2025 IOY Award winner. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

Headed to the Solutions Center (11:15 AM–2:00 PM)? Explore sponsor demos, discover new tools, and play the Passport Game for a chance to win a free registration to #INN27. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

8:00–9:00 AM | Solutions Center Explore higher education products and services designed to support innovation on your campus. Play the Passport Game for a chance to win one free registration to the 2027 Innovations Conference. #INN26INDY

Today’s keynote: AI in Action. League AI Fellows share how colleges are moving from exploration to real-world AI implementation—improving workflows, informing decisions, and supporting students responsibly. @followtheleague #INN26INDY

8:00–9:00 AM | Solutions Center Engage with conference sponsors through hands-on demos of innovative higher ed products and services. Join the Passport Game for a chance to win a free registration to #INN27. Details in the conference app. #INN26INDY @followtheleague

Day three begins with implementation. Across today’s sessions, colleges move from strategy to action—scaling AI, strengthening workforce pathways, and expanding student-centered innovation. The future isn’t theoretical. It’s being built now. @followtheleague #INN26INDY