Innovation Fest: Driven by Purpose, Fueled By Passion , Conference 2026

Cruise into Innovation Fest! BCSC’s FREE education conference for big ideas, bold learning, and a journey worth taking.
About this Event

Start your engines! ?️ Innovation Fest, hosted by BCSC, is a FREE educator conference full of big ideas and bold learning. We cannot wait to see you there!

Welcome to Innovation Fest: Driven by Purpose, Fueled by Passion!

Cruise in for a great day of learning! Join us in Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation at Columbus North High School for an exciting, adventurous, Route 66-themed roadtrip where you'll embark on a journey of learning, community, and discovery. Our conference kicks off with exploration fo our vendor hall from 8:00-8:30 AM, followed by a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, and concludes at 3:30 PM with awards and prize giveaways! Our event will feature an inspiring keynote by Indiana educator, author, and blogger Matt Miller, 50+ interactive breakout sessions, a classic car show, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow adventurers. Breakout session strands include innovative teaching practices, student engagement strategies, behavior supports, UDL, digital learning tools, literacy, Google, STEM integration, AI, and more. 8 professional growth points (PGPs) will be available to attendees. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the learning landscape, there's something here for everyone. So pack your bags, grab your map, and get ready for an educational journey like no other!

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(Eastern Time):

Doors open, registration, explore vendor hall: 7:45 AM-8:30 AM

Opening remarks: 8:30 AM

Keynote: 8:45 AM -10:00 AM

Breakout Session 1: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Breakout Session 2: 11:15 - 12:00 PM

Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Breakout Session 3: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session 4: 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Prizes, Candice Dodson Award, Closing: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Agenda

?: 07:45 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration check-in, vendor hall open
?: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Opening Remarks, Keynote Introduction
?: 08:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation by Matt Miller
?: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1
?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session 2
?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch On Your Own (Food Trucks, Bring Your Own, or Dine Nearby)
?: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Session 3
?: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Breakout Session 4
?: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Prizes, Awards, Closing