Todd Kelson
TBLC 2026 Conference
Planning Committee Chair

Akshata Naik
TBLC 2026 Conference
Planning Committee Co-Chair

Join us for the TBLC 2026 Annual Conference at the University of British Columbia!

May 2-6, 2026

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) invites educators and other professionals to attend its 25th Annual Conference on team-based learning at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from May 2nd - 6th, 2026.

The TBLC is a non-profit organization of educators and other professionals from around the world who encourage and support the use of team-based learning in all levels of training and education. Pre-conference workshops are scheduled for May 2 and May 3. Pre-conference workshops will provide attendees with the Fundamentals of Team-Based Learning, including the creation of modules and effective implementation strategies.

The theme for the 2026 conference is “Team-Based Learning: Methods, Mindsets, and Impacts”. The conference will have two plenary addresses presented by experts in the field of TBL.

The conference will also include hands-on workshops, oral presentations, and poster sessions. Participants are encouraged to sign up specifically for workshops in a designated track, or according to topics that interest them. While the Pre-Conference Fundamentals workshops will provide attendees with the basics of team-based learning, sessions on Innovation and Research & Scholarship will challenge attendees to further develop their skills or to collect, analyze, and publish their work in team-based learning.

We hope to see you in Vancouver in May!

Sincerely, 
Todd Kelson, PhD
Akshata Naik, PhD
Chair and Co-Chair of the TBLC 2026 Conference Planning Committee

Meet Our Workshop Facilitators

In-Person Fundamentals Continues for 2026!

What is "Fundamentals"?
The Knowledge of the Fundamentals of TBL Certificate is awarded to those who attend five (5) workshops delivered by a TBLC-Certified TBL Trainer-Consultant, Certified TBL Practitioner, or Candidate for either certification who is supervised by a Certified TBL Trainer-Consultant. The five workshops are:

  1. Fundamental Principles and Practices of TBL
  2. Evaluating Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and Application Activities
  3. Peer Evaluation and Team Development
  4. Improving Facilitation Skills for TBL
  5. Creating an Effective TBL Module

How do I complete the certificate requirements?
Register for the pre-conference Fundamentals series and participate in all 5 fundamentals workshops during Pre-Conference days (Saturday and Sunday).

How much does it cost?
The Fundamentals certification is $525.00 USD. You have the option to register for Fundamentals in addition to the TBLC 2026 Conference registration, or the option to register just for the Fundamentals certification. Either way, the price is the same.

Where can I learn more about the Fundamentals Certification?
To learn more about the Knowledge of Fundamentals course offered at the TBLC 2026 Annual Conference, you can click here! Want to learn more about the certification in general? Please visit our website by clicking here.  

Important Dates

Date

Deadline

Poster & Oral Author Notification

March 1

Presenter Registration Deadline

March 15

Early Bird Deadline

March 15 (11:59 PM ET)

Online Registration Closed

April 21

TBLC 2026 Conference!

May 2-7

Registration Fees

 

Before March 15 11:59 PM ET

After March 16 12:00 AM ET

TBLC Member

$475.00

$565.00

Non-Member

$595.00

$695.00

Non-Member with 1-year TBLC Membership*

$595.00

$695.00

K12 Educator TBLC Member

$150.00

$150.00

K12 Educator Non-Member

$270.00

$270.00

Student

$150.00

$270.00

Fundamentals Only

$525.00

$525.00

All prices listed in USD
*Non-members have the option to join the TBLC free with their conference registration

Conference Location

University of British Columbia
6200 University Boulevard
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4
Canada

https://www.ubc.ca/

Recommended Lodging

University of British Columbia
Event Accomodations

5961 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 2C9

Phone: 1-604-822-1000 extension 3
Toll Free: 1-888-822-1030
Email: reservations@housing.ubc.ca

*Participants are responsible for their own lodging arrangements. Reserve your stay at the University of British Columbia by April 1, 2026, to ensure the special conference rate. A Signature Studio is $207 CAD per night, and a West Coast Suite is $270 CAD per night. Neither fee includes tax. The reduced rate is available Friday, May 1, to Thursday, May 7. There are limited suites available and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.