2026 Virtual Track

The virtual track of the WIDA Annual Conference is back for 2026! Based upon your input, this year’s virtual track is designed for attendees to experience a sampling of the WIDA Annual Conference. 

Live virtual track features include: 

  • One full day of live sessions on September 15, 2026, curated from the in-person conference and tailored to a virtual audience 
  • An exclusive virtual keynote presentation   
  • A choice of five sessions during each session block 
  • Access to recordings of the virtual track sessions after the event 
  • A virtual event platform created specifically for virtual attendees 
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What do people say about the virtual track?

“Participating in the virtual WIDA Annual Conference was a very rewarding experience for me. It was invigorating to learn from experts in the field of language acquisition. I look forward to implementing the new ideas in my work to promote student achievement. I would definitely recommend the WIDA Annual Conference to any educator looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in reaching multilingual learners.”

- WIDA Annual Conference virtual attendee

 

 

"Attending the WIDA Annual Conference was such a meaningful experience. The sessions offered new strategies that helped me expand my teaching toolbox and make learning more fun and engaging for students. I left feeling inspired and excited to bring these ideas back to my classroom and continue growing as an educator."

- WIDA Annual Conference virtual attendee

Why Attend?

Past virtual track attendees shared their reasons for returning to the conference: 

  • The option to participate virtually
  • The practical application resources and strategies obtained
  • The opportunity to hear from very knowledgeable and/or experienced presenters in the field
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