Get ready for two powerhouse keynotes at InstructureCon 2025! Katie Novak, Ed.D will bust the myths around Universal Design for Learning and show how UDL helps every student—and educator—thrive. Then, futurist Dr. Michelle R. Weise will explore how education must evolve to support lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.

InstructureCon 2025 kicked off in Spokane with powerful themes of community, innovation, and impact. From a heartfelt welcome and local service project to learning about Ignite AI, the opening session set the tone: amplifying human potential through education and technology.

This closing message celebrates the impact of learning and credentialing, with highlights from Parchment’s role in empowering learners through diplomas, transcripts, and digital badges. Hear about a personal story about the lasting influence of a great teacher and celebrate as we look ahead to next year’s gathering in Louisville, Kentucky, July 21–23, 2026.

In a world where learners move from early education to career advancement in increasingly complex ways, the fundamental question persists: Are they ready for what’s next? Especially in an era of AI transformation, readiness—whether for a new grade level, higher education, or the workforce—can be a compass that guides meaningful educational progress.

As the Academic Strategy Team, we’ve spent the past year researching trends, attending conferences and gathering insights with customers and educational leaders across the educational landscape.