2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
TEAM-BASED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
May 2-6, 2026 | University of British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Team-Based Learning: Methods, Mindsets, and Impacts

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
Ifunnaya Patricia AchiUniversity of Bradford, School of Pharmacy, Optometry, and Medical Sciences
Assistant Professor
Workshop: Bringing New Tutors into TBL: Practical Approaches to Develop Confident Facilitators
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
LaTonya AmboreeRegion 4 ESC
Assistant Director of Social Studies and MTSS
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Shift the Cognitive Load: Scaffolding TBL for Student-Driven Learning
Lauren AndersonSt. John's University
Assistant Clinical Professor
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
From Didactic to Clinical: A Replicable Model for TBL in Experiential Learners
Holly BenderUniversity of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Professor and Director of the Office of Educational Research and Development
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Crisianee BerryEast Carolina University
Assistant Professor
Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: HITL Critical Reflection and Peer-Led Facilitation in GenAI‑Rich TBL Courses
Patricia Beyers Beyers PelzelUniversity of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Senior Instructional Designer
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Christopher BurnsWake Forest University School of Medicine
Director for Active Learning
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Jazz and TBL: Giant Steps Toward Fearless Teaching
Neal CarterBrigham Young University Idaho
Professor of Political Science
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Team-Based Learning and Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL): Cooperative Learning Pedagogies to Enhance Student Outcomes
Steve CayzerUniversity of Bath
Professor of Climate Education
TBL Practitioner
Workshop: Authentic Learning with Agentic AI
A Comparison of Formative and Summative Approaches to Readiness Assurance in Team-Based Learning
Michele ClarkUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing
Professor Emeritus
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Justin CobbLincoln Land Community College
Professor, Anatomy and Physiology
Workshop: Using Team-Based Learning to Compare and Develop Strategies for Supporting Novice Educators
Jonathan CoxWestern University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Assistant Professor of Foundational Sciences and Coordinator of Educational Engagement and Innovation
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Deborah DalmeidaRoss University School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Pathology
Workshop: Building Competence Together: Implementing TBL in CBME Curricula
Annetta DolowitzUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Visiting Assistant Professor
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: HITL Critical Reflection and Peer-Led Facilitation in GenAI‑Rich TBL Courses
Nahla GomaaUniversity of Alberta, Canada
Professor of Otolaryngology
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Building Competence Together: Implementing TBL in CBME Curricula
Paul HaidetPenn State College of Medicine
Director of Medical Education Research
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Plenary
Workshop: Jazz and TBL: Giant Steps Toward Fearless Teaching
Todd HolmUniversity on Marine Corps Base Quantico
Professor
Workshop: Using Team-Based Learning to Compare and Develop Strategies for Supporting Novice Educators
Brisa HsiehUniversity of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Associate Professor of Practice
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Yuqin HuWest Coast University
Assistant Professor
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Strategies for Implementing Educational Transformation
Utilizing MyDispense to Enhance First-Year Pharmacy Students’ OSCE Performance Through a Team-Based Learning Approach
Suzan Kamel-ElSayedOUWB School of Medicine
Professor
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Using Team-Based Learning to Compare and Develop Strategies for Supporting Novice Educators
Diana LangworthyUniversity of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Associate Professor
TBL Practitioner
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
Kristina MedlinskieneThe University of Bradford, School of Pharmacy, Optometry, and Medical Sciences
Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Bringing New Tutors into TBL: Practical Approaches to Develop Confident Facilitators
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
Larry MichaelsonUniversity of Central Misouri
Retired
"Father" of TBL
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Learning with Larry
William OfstadWest Coast University
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Strategies for Implementing Educational Transformation
Richard PlunkettThe University of British Columbia
President
Workshop: Jazz and TBL: Giant Steps Toward Fearless Teaching
Elizabeth PrabhakarBrunel Medical School
Senior Lecturer
TBL Fundamentals Certified
Workshop: Building Competence Together: Implementing TBL in CBME Curricula
Gemma QuinnUniversity of Bradford, School of Pharmacy, Optometry, and Medical Sciences
Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Bringing New Tutors into TBL: Practical Approaches to Develop Confident Facilitators
Stephanie ShaverUniversity of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Associate Professor of Practice and Director of Veterinary Educational Research
Workshop: Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Research-Based Methods to Design Effective Prework
Shawn SimonsonBoise State University
Professor
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Building Institutional Momentum for Team-Based Learning: First Steps Toward a National Hub in Irish Higher Education
Can Team-Based Learning be Used to Identify and Address Issues with Student Engagement?
Coaching Forward: Reframing Team-Based Learning Faculty Development Through a Coaching Lens
Does Point-Splitting Signal Confidence? Comparing Implicit and Explicit Confidence During iRATs
Enhancing Team-Based Learning Application Exercises with AI-Powered Patient Personas
Enhancing Team-Based Learning Discussions with Generative AI: Overcoming the Limitations of Specific Choice
Exploring the Strategies and Approaches for Applying Learner Accommodations and Universal Design for Learning to Team-Based Learning
Features of TBL that Help Students Navigate (and Enjoy) the Complexity of Collaborative Learning
From Silence to Participation: How Team-Based Learning Strengthened Student Belonging and Performance at Nottingham Trent University
Leveraging Modified Team-Based Learning for Student Success
Side Effects May Include Curiosity: Examining Student Dispositions in Team-Based Learning
Team Science as an Interprofessional Model for Competency-Based Education
Using a Framework to Tell Your Teaching Story
Workshop: Team-Based Learning and Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL): Cooperative Learning Pedagogies to Enhance Student Outcomes
Bickkie SolomonWest Coast University
Director of Pharmacy/Residency Program Director PGY2 HSPAL, Assistant Professor Pharmacy, Founder and Executive Consultant
TBL Practitioner
Workshop: Safe Teams Learn Better: Embedding Psychological Safety Into TBL Environments
Huda TawfikNorth East Ohio Medical University
Professor and Basic Science Director
TBL Practitioner
Workshop: Building Competence Together: Implementing TBL in CBME Curricula
Simon TweddellUniversity of Bradford, School of Pharmacy, Optometry, and Medical Sciences
Professor of Pharmacy Education
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Bringing New Tutors into TBL: Practical Approaches to Develop Confident Facilitators
Cortny WilliamsUniversity of Western States
Professor
TBL Trainer-Consultant
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
Rachel WoodBradford University
PhD Researcher
Workshop: Designing for Difference: Universal and Inclusive Design in TBL
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:
- Fundamental Principles and Practices of TBL
- Evaluating Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and Application Activities
- Peer Evaluation and Team Development
- Improving Facilitation Skills for TBL
- 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
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.