EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026
Helping every learner succeed in the age of AI
Blackboard is developing a learning platform where accessibility is fundamental, assessments are tailored to the AI era, and academic integrity is based on shared understanding and trust.
Discover what a truly inclusive learning experience looks like:
Book an in-booth meetingVisit us at Booth #1129
September 29–October 2, 2026
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
Exciting updates you don’t want to miss
Two of the biggest stories in higher ed right now, live at booth #1129 all day Sep 30-Oct 1.
Cursive by Blackboard
A new way to think about academic integrity
Traditional forms of plagiarism detection weren't made for the AI era. A new approach is needed to accurately evaluate student work and avoid false allegations of cheating.
Cursive by Blackboard answers the call. It uses biometric signals to verify authorship, introducing a new shared language of academic integrity for students, instructors, and institutions alike. Learn more about Cursive and join us at the booth for an in-depth demo!
Blackboard Ally
Develop a true culture of accessibility
As the ADA Title II deadline looms, Blackboard Ally is assisting hundreds of leading institutions to embed accessibility into their pedagogical approach. Far more than simply a remediation tool, Ally empowers instructors to develop accessible courses that all students can thrive in.
Join us at the booth to see new Ally capabilities in action and to hear directly from leading institutions such as Fordham, and Medical University of South Carolina.
Sessions
A Lunch & Learn hosted by our team, and two customer-led sessions on accessibility.
Blackboard Lunch & Learn
Measuring Process Over Output: How AI Can Inspire an Assessment Revolution
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Colorado Convention Center, Room 702/704
Hosted by the Blackboard team
Register for the Lunch & Learn — seats are limitedCustomer Poster Session
Beyond the Score: Where AI Can Help with Accessibility Remediation Under Title II
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 AM MT
Presenter: Debby Marindin, Medical University of South Carolina
View session detailsCustomer Poster Session
From Red to Green: How We Made Thousands of Course Files Accessible with Ally
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 AM MT
Presenters: Eugeniu Grigorescu and Kanchan Thaokar, Fordham University
View session detailsCustomer Poster Session
Give Them the Experience. Then Listen. How AI Conversations Unlock Authentic Student Voice
Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 9:30AM–10:30AM MT
Presenter: Annie Torrez, Coppin State University
View session detailsBooth #1129
Visit Us in the EDUCAUSE Commons
Stop by anytime, or reserve a spot below for a 1:1 meeting or demo.
Join Our In-Booth Sessions
Live demos run all day
Wednesday, September 30
EDUCAUSE Commons is open 9:15 AM–5:30 PM
9:45–10:00
Advancing Pedagogy with AI
Discover how Blackboard LMS is leveraging AI to increase student engagement, streamline feedback, and revolutionize assessment.
10:00–10:15
Activity: Card Catalog Search
Visit our card catalog at the entry to our booth, open a drawer, and look for the prize inside. Dewey Decimal never had it this good, but you can.
10:15–10:30
A New Approach to Academic Integrity
Learn more about Cursive by Blackboard, and how writing verifications holds the key for academic integrity in the AI age.
4:45–5:00
The Latest in Accessible Learning
See Blackboard Ally in action, including advanced capabilities for PDF remediation, new alternative formats for students, and detailed reporting tools to power your accessibility strategy.
5:00–5:15
Embracing Video to Develop Practical Skills
Go beyond static, text-heavy courses with Blackboard LMS: Video Studio.
Thursday, October 1
EDUCAUSE Commons open 9:15 AM–4:15 PM
9:30–9:50
Coffee and Donuts with Fordham University and the Medical University of South Carolina
Hear first-hand how leading institutions are using Blackboard Ally to create a welcoming learning environment for all students.
10:00–10:20
Skills Development and Employability
Dive deep into how Blackboard LMS supports skills-based learning, including the integration of Blackboard Outcomes and the new Mastery Gradebook.
3:45–4:00
Advancing Pedagogy with AI
Discover how Blackboard LMS is leveraging AI to increase student engagement, streamline feedback, and revolutionize assessment.
4:00-4:15
A New Approach to Academic Integrity
Learn more about Cursive by Blackboard, and how writing verifications holds the key for academic integrity in the AI age.
The Evolution of Blackboard
Teach, Reach, and Demonstrate
Blackboard is building the future of AI-powered teaching and learning. We do this across three core focus areas:
- Teach: Leverage the power of AI to assist instructors to deliver engaging, authentic courses and assessments that students love to participate in.
- Reach: Ensure those courses are welcoming to students of all backgrounds, with built-in accessibility and a UX approach informed directly by user insights.
- Demonstrate: Provide students, instructors, and institutions with a verifiable record of learning outcomes, tailored to the user and focused on skills that drive career opportunities.
All three are developed hand-in-hand with our awesome learning community, spanning thousands of leading institutions from all corners of the globe. In the last twelve months alone, we have released 350+ new user-requested capabilities.