Spring Teaching Commons Conference
The Teaching Commons Conference is a free, in-person event held on campus every Spring that brings together people from across Stanford University around undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning. Here we celebrate, find inspiration, and build connections in a supportive communal space.
Upcoming conference
Planning is underway for the 2027 conference. Check back here for updates.
Past conferences
See schedules, plenary speakers, recordings, and more from past conferences.
2026 Teaching Commons Conference
The conference theme in 2026 is courageous curiosity, a bold, hopeful, and inquiring response to current challenges in higher education.
2025 Teaching Commons Conference
At the Spring 2025 Teaching Commons Conference, we reflected on what it truly means to flourish together — nurturing well-being, growth, and connection both within the classroom and beyond.
2024 Teaching Commons Conference
At the Spring 2024 Teaching Commons Conference, we explored the art of building meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and across campus.
2023 TEACH Conference
At the Spring 2023 TEACH Conference, we explored IDEAL education and how to facilitate engagement, well-being, and belonging among teachers and learners at Stanford and beyond.
2022 TEACH Conference
At the Spring 2022 TEACH Conference, we explored what we have learned about, and what we can contribute to, sustainability in education.