The Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. These are projects that seek to push the boundaries of current technology and practice in order to disrupt existing models and positively impact the constraints of the “iron triangle” of quality, cost, and access for students. Examples of potential innovative and experimental project categories include:
- Adaptive Learning
- Microcredentials / Digital Badges
- Next Generation ePortfolios
- Predictive Analytics and Dashboards
- eText and Digital Materials Strategies
- Immersive Video Environments
- AI Chatbots
- AI-Enabled Content Creation and Distribution
- Multi-Modal (i.e., Hyflex) Instruction
- Creative Use of Open Source Materials
- Learning Analytics
- Content Repositories for Sharing Digital Resources
- 3rd Party Tool Integrations
- VR, AR, XR
- Synchronous Tools and Pedagogy
- Emergency Remote Strategy Innovations
- Makerspace Resources
The summit begins April 27, 2027
The Agenda
- 8:30am – 9:00am EDT ~ Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00am – 9:05am EDT ~ Welcome Address
- 9:05am – 9:50am EDT ~ Keynote Address
- 10:10am – 11:00am EDT ~ Concurrent Session 1
- 11:10am – 12:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 2
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT ~ Catered Lunch
- 1:10pm – 2:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 3
- 2:10pm – 3:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 4
- 3:10pm – 3:20pm EDT ~ Closing Remarks
- 3:20pm – 4:30pm EDT ~ Cosmic Connections: Digital Posters & Networking Event
Please note the 2027 extended agenda is not yet available may be subject to change. A button will be added below once the extended agenda is available.
Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now open!
Visit the Call for Proposals guidelines for more information as well as the submission link, or contact us at iLab@ucf.edu.
Authors will be notified about their proposals in January 2027.
REGISTRATION
Registration is not yet open for the 2027 conference. For any questions about registration, please contact us at ilab@ucf.edu.
See the information below for additional details:
Prices are as follows:
- Registration is free for State University System of Florida (SUS) & Florida College System (FCS) individuals
- Early bird pricing until February 12, 2027 – $175 at checkout (for those outside the SUS/FCS)
- General registration price after March 22, 2027 – $200 at checkout (for those outside the SUS/FCS)
The Innovation Summit is open to faculty, staff, administrators, or professionals related to higher education. It is NOT open to students, except for certain exceptions.
The Innovation Summit and 100 Year Project Design Summit have separate registration processes.
Once you have registered for the Innovation Summit, you will receive future email communications about the event.
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Subscribe for Event UpdatesImportant Dates
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September 28, 2026
Proposals Open
Proposals for the conference become available to the public.
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November 6, 2026
Proposals Close
Extended deadline for submitting proposals to the conference.
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November 18, 2026
Registration Opens
Registration for the conference opens.
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January 11, 2027
Notice of Acceptances
Applicants will be notified of their proposals to the conference.
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February 12, 2027
Early Bird Registration Closes
The deadline for Early Bird Registration, which offers discounted prices for attendees.
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March 22, 2027
Regular Registration Closes
The deadline for Regular Registration, after which prices will increase.
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April 27, 2027
Conference Begins
The dates of the conference itself.
Keynote – Lev Gonick
Lev Gonick is Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, where he leads the design and agile management of enterprise infrastructure, applications, products, services, and analytics for one of the nation’s largest and most innovative public research universities. He is the principal orchestrator of ASU’s Enterprise AI strategy.
With more than 30 years of experience spanning education, technology, and smart-city architecture, Gonick is a recognized leader in expanding access to next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, extended reality, and advanced broadband networks. His work helps advance ASU’s AI journey and TechEd initiatives, enabling innovation, collaboration, and productivity at scale in the service of student success.
Gonick also chairs the Sun Corridor Network, Arizona’s research and education network, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Coalition for Local Internet Choice. He received the 2023 ORBIE Award as Arizona’s top large-enterprise CIO and was named among EdScoop’s Top 50 Education Technology Influencers and Leaders in 2022. His work reflects ASU’s commitment to inclusion and student success.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The summit is at the Celeste Hotel on the UCF campus.
Hotel and Parking
A room block is available at the Celeste Hotel.
- $189 per night
- April 23-30, 2027
- Book by April 1, 2027
Parking at the hotel is free for attendees, and valet is $8. There will be more than enough space to park at the hotel.
For questions about your stay, go to the Celeste Hotel website, email the hotel at info@thecelestehotel.com, or call 407-207-4700. Other hotels near campus are on TripAdvisor.
Alternate Parking
Parking Garage A, across from the hotel, is the alternate parking. It is free for UCF attendees. Others need a daily virtual parking permit.
UCF faculty and staff can take the campus shuttle. It stops at the hotel every 15 minutes.
100 Year Project Design Summit
The Innovation Summit and the 100 Year Project Design Summit occur sequentially in the same week so participants can benefit from attending both events. This is the 100 Year Project’s third annual summit and it is where education leaders, technologists, students, and changemakers come together to imagine what’s possible for the next 50 years – and to build it. The conference will also be held at the Celeste Hotel on the UCF campus. We invite you to visit their website to learn more information.
Planning Committee
Division of Digital Learning
- Anita Gabbard, Program Director, Division Strategy and Engagement
- Wendy Howard, Director, Innovation and Communications
- Emily Malia, Event Manager (Co-Chair)
- Nicole Stahl, Program Manager (Co-Chair)
Center for Distributed Learning
- Tina Calandrino, Associate Instructional Designer
And a special thanks to the following for promoting and supporting the Florida Online Innovation Summit.
Division of Digital Learning
- Bren Bedford, Web Project Analyst II
- Ailin LeBellot, Web Content Specialist I
- Josh Traver, Web Development Assistant
Center for Distributed Learning
- Dylan Yonts, Manager, Faculty Multimedia Center
Questions, Concerns, or Special Requests? Please feel free to reach out to the Digital Learning Innovation Lab at: iLab@ucf.edu