DevLearn Conference & Expo 2026
Event Date
November 4–6, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryDevLearn Conference & Expo is a learning technologies event for corporate learning and development (L&D) professionals, produced by The Learning Guild. Billed as North America's largest learning technologies event, it is positioned as an industry-leading event for professionals shaping the future of learning. The 2026 edition takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with a main conference November 4–6 and pre-conference learning November 1–3.
The show brings together people across roles, industries, and experience levels to explore how to design better learning experiences using technology. Typical attendees include instructional designers, learning technologists, training managers, and project managers, plus newly expanded audiences in higher education and customer education. Returning to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from November 4 – 6, 2026, this event brings together learning professionals from around the world for an engaging and forward-looking program focused on innovation, skills and real-world application.
Attendees come for a large-scale conference program, a hands-on expo of learning-tech vendors, and extensive networking. Every year, thousands gather to dive into real-world strategies, practical solutions, and proven approaches they can apply right away while gaining a clear view of how AI and other emerging technologies are shaping today's learning ecosystem, and DevLearn delivers content, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections.
Show Highlights
Expanded 2026 program: The organizer has announced 160+ all-new conference sessions, three new conference tracks, and 10 new Learning Paths.
New conference tracks for 2026:
- Customer Education — programming for professionals building education programs for customers
- Higher Education — sessions on learning technology, instructional design, and innovation in higher ed
- Team & Project Management — strategies for learning professionals who manage teams and projects
Session formats include 45- and 60-minute sessions, 90-minute Mastery Sessions, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) hands-on workshops, Leadership Exchange peer discussions, and Buzz Discussions.
Signature experiences:
- DemoFest — a science-fair-style eLearning showcase/competition returning for its 22nd year
- Industry Night and the new Hot Topics Meetup for peer networking
- Serenity Space, Club DL, and the Learning Guild Lounge
New for 2026 — Learning Leadership co-location: Learning Leadership (Nov. 2–3) is an exclusive 300-seat event designed for those steering learning strategy, running immediately before DevLearn, with a Dual Pass combining both events. A keynote lineup is featured, including New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tasha Eurich.
Booth Pricing
Exhibiting/selling access is offered through paid admission and exhibit packages. The Expo General Admission pass, for solution providers or anyone seeking to sell to or partner with L&D professionals, is $4,000. Detailed booth sizes and tiers are arranged directly with the DevLearn sales team via the exhibit/sponsor page. Note that a discounted Expo+ Pass ($129) is available for qualified L&D practitioners only, not for solution providers.
Registration
Register online through the official DevLearn registration portal. Pass options for 2026 include:
- DevLearn All Access Pass — best-value pass including the full conference, a free pre-conference choice, Club DevLearn lounge, and a one-year Learning Guild Professional Membership
- Dual Conference Pass (new) — combines DevLearn with the co-located Learning Leadership event (Nov. 2–6)
- 3-Day DevLearn Conference Pass — DevLearn Conference & Expo only
- Expo+ Pass — $129, for qualified L&D practitioners only
Tiered pricing deadlines: Rates rise as the event approaches. Published tiers include the Elite Rate through August 14, the Advanced Rate through October 2, the Last Chance Rate through October 30, and the Onsite Rate. For example, the 3-Day Conference Pass runs from $1,745 (early) to $2,495 (onsite), and the All Access Pass from $2,845 to $3,495.
Discounts:
- Groups of three or more from the same organization qualify for discounted rates
- Current full-time students at accredited institutions are eligible for a $695 rate (documentation required)
- Nonprofit, government/military, and academic employees can receive a $100 discount
Pre-conference add-ons: One-day workshops, the AI for Learning Summit, or the Storyline & Rise Pro Lab are $995 standard, or $395 with a conference pass; the two-day certificate program is $1,595 (or $995 with a conference pass).
History
DevLearn is produced by The Learning Guild, a professional community for the learning and development industry. In 2026 the DevLearn Conference & Expo returns for its 22nd year, indicating a founding around 2005. Over the years it has grown into what the organizer describes as North America's largest learning technologies event, held annually in Las Vegas. A notable 2026 milestone is the co-location of the new Learning Leadership event with DevLearn, and the DemoFest showcase also reaches its 22nd year in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is DevLearn 2026 taking place?
The main DevLearn Conference & Expo runs November 4–6, 2026, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pre-conference learning takes place November 1–3, 2026.
Who should attend DevLearn?
DevLearn is designed for learning and development professionals, including instructional designers, learning technologists, training and project managers, and leaders. In 2026 the program also added dedicated tracks for higher education and customer education professionals.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is online through the official DevLearn portal, with options including the All Access Pass, the new Dual Conference Pass, the 3-Day Conference Pass, and the Expo+ Pass ($129 for qualified L&D practitioners). Prices rise through tiered deadlines, and discounts are available for groups, students ($695), and nonprofit, government, and academic employees.
What is new at DevLearn 2026?
The 2026 edition adds the co-located Learning Leadership event (November 2–3) with a new Dual Pass, plus 160+ all-new sessions, three new conference tracks, and 10 new Learning Paths. Signature features like DemoFest and Industry Night also return.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The MGM Grand is both the venue and the official conference hotel; book early through Connections Housing since rooms sell out. The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (LAS), and the property is served by rideshare, a Las Vegas Monorail station, and the Deuce bus on the Strip.
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