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the Badge Summit

at the University of Colorado Boulder
Online Virtual Sessions | Pre-Conference Workshops | Live + Recorded Sessions
An Exploration of Credential Mobility and Human Potential
July 13-15, 2026 | Boulder, CO
August 4, 2026 | Virtual Badge Summit
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*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS*

Now Accepting Session Proposals

The Call-for-Proposals for the 2026 Badge Summit is now live! Access our "5-ish Minute Proposal Form" to submit your in-person and virtual session proposals to share your genius with the Badge Summit community. Proposal deadline is January 4, 2026. 

Previous Program

View 2025 Program
The 2025 Badge Summit program offers a sense of what to expect at the conference.
Registered attendees have access to videos, session resources, and more
through the Sched platform, however you must be logged in. 

2026 Tentative Agenda:

All times listed are in MST and held in-person unless specified
Monday, July 13
8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast
​9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Trusted Learner Network (TLN) Unconference (includes keynote luncheon)
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Table Talks +
 Opening Reception

Tuesday, July 14
8:00 - 10:00 am:  Breakfast + Badgesplaining 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Concurrent Sessions 
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm:  T3 Innovation Network Mid-Year Meeting + Luncheon 
2:00 pm - 5:15 pm:  Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, July 15 
8:00 am - 8:45 am:  Breakfast + Networking
8:45 am - 12:00 pm:  Concurrent Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Luncheon  + Plenary Panel
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: Concurrent Sessions
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm:  LER Petting Zoo
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Closing Reception


Tuesday, August 4 (Virtual Badge Summit | online only)
Registration for the virtual Badge Summit is included in standard registration. It will feature pre-recorded content and live sessions from around the world. The schedule will be posted after the call-for-proposals, as the global nature of the event requires coordinating with presenters in many time zones.

Learn + Share + Reflect.


Now in its eleventh year, the 2026 Badge Summit is a leading gathering to learn about digital badge credentials and connect with others who are changing the world. The  Badge Summit brings together thinkers and doers from K-12, Higher Ed, Industry, Government, Non-Profit, and Cultural institutions for an exciting and impactful conference accessible to both in-person and virtual attendees and presenters.
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The Badge Summit @ CU Boulder is grateful for
the support of our Sponsors!

email [email protected] for Sponsor/Exhibitor info

Presenting Sponsors

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Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Exhibitor & Community Sponsors

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Please email [email protected] for information about supporting the 2025 Badge Summit.

Thank YOU for being a part of our community!

Register for the 2026 Badge Summit (coming soon)

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