# HBCU-FDN 33rd Annual Conference

- Dates: 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Location: Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel, Charlotte, United States
- Address: 5501 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
- Organiser: HBCU Faculty Development Network
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 33rd Annual HBCU Faculty Development Network Conference focuses on strengthening excellence at HBCUs by developing faculty, staff, and academic leaders. It targets higher-education faculty, professional staff, and administrators.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.hbcufdn.org/)
- [Registration](https://www.hbcufdn.org/event-details/2026-summer-institute)
- [Call for speakers](https://sessionize.com/hbcufdn2026) (submissions close 2026-08-15)

## Topics

- Teaching & Learning
- Brain-based Teaching & Learning
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equitable Learning
- Global Trends in Teaching & Learning and Student Engagement
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Learning and Assessment Across the Curriculum
- Post Pandemic Issues
- Teaching and Learning in a Crisis
- Innovative Instructional Design & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence/ChatGPT/Institutional Policy
- Course/Curriculum Design/Redesign
- Instructional Technology

## Ticket pricing

USD 50 to 600

## Where to stay

- **Omni Charlotte Hotel**: 100 m from the venue, 132 East Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/charlotte)
  - Phone: +1-704-377-0400
- **Charlotte Marriott City Center**: 110 m from the venue, 100 West Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202
- **The Ivey's Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, 127 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, 28202
- **The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte**: 180 m from the venue, 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202
- **Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte**: 190 m from the venue, 201 West Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cltak-grand-bohemian-charlotte-autograph-collection/overview/)
- **Courtyard Charlotte City Center**: 220 m from the venue, 237 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, 28202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cltup)
  - Phone: +1 704-926-5800
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center**: 250 m from the venue
- **Residence Inn Charlotte City Center**: 260 m from the venue, 220 East Trade Street, Charlotte, 28202

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