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Virtual Badge Summit sessions that will be steaming live begin at 1:45pm Eastern Time. Please note:

1. We recommend joining from a computer. The video player does not work with some phones and tablets.
2. You must LOG IN to Sched in order to access the live stream and on-demand recordings. 
3. The live video will be using the same feed for the entire program, so you can join from any of the four sessions listed, and do not need to switch between sessions.
4. If you do not join live, recordings of the live sessions will be posted for on-demand playback.
5. Any sessions displayed with "ON-DEMAND" in the title are available for you to watch at your convenience in the weeks to come. If you are logged in, the video is embedded in the session. 

2026 Program

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The 2026 Badge Summit program preview offers a sense of what to expect at the conference. Please note that you may need to refresh the conference mobile app to ensure you are seeing the latest details. This is done by selecting "Refresh All Data" from the "My Account" section in the app. 

2026 Agenda:

All times listed are in MST and held in-person unless specified

Monday, July 13
8:30 am: Registration opens. Continental breakfast.
​9:00 am - 11:00 am: Open Badges: Then and Now
A Badge Summit Pre-Conference Hosted by Learning Economy Foundation with support from Mozilla Foundation
Campus Tours
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon + Opening Plenary
1:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Concurrent Sessions + Table Talks + Opening Reception

Tuesday, July 14
8:00 - 10:00 am:  Continental 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 - 4:00 pm:  Concurrent Sessions
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Hosted Reception in the Connection

Wednesday, July 15 
8:00 am - 9:15 am:  Continental breakfast + Badgesplaining
9:30 am - 11:45 am:  Concurrent Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Luncheon  + Closing Plenary
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Tuesday, August 4 (Virtual Badge Summit | online only)
Registration for the virtual Badge Summit is included in standard registration. It will feature over 20 pre-recorded and live sessions. 

Learn + Share + Reflect.

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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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