Innovations Conference

The League extends its sincere thanks to our host college, Ivy Tech Community College, for its partnership and support in making the Innovations Conference possible.
We are grateful for their leadership and collaboration in bringing our community together in Indianapolis.
The League for Innovation in the Community College

Closing General Session & League Awards Celebration
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

It has been a year of disruption and rapid change. In this moment, innovation must remain human.

In Holding Steady Through Disruption, Mary F.T. Spilde reframes uncertainty through courage, belonging, and purpose, inviting us to see innovation not only as strategy, but as a deeply human practice.

Following the keynote, we celebrate our 2024–2025 Innovation of the Year and 2025–2026 Excellence Award recipients — honoring the leadership and creativity strengthening community colleges nationwide.

Steady. Present. Together.

The League for Innovation in the Community College

The celebration continues.
Following the League Awards Reception, consider gathering just steps from the JW Marriott at The Oceanaire Seafood Room — an elegant setting for fresh seafood, conversation, and a well-earned evening in Indianapolis.
Tomorrow, we close with inspiration and celebration at the Wednesday Keynote.
Enjoy the evening. We’ll see you for the final day.
The League for Innovation in the Community College

Day 3 is a wrap at .
Today’s keynote and sessions highlighted how colleges are putting innovation into practice—from AI in action to student support strategies and workforce alignment. Attendees shared ideas, lessons learned, and real-world approaches they can bring back to their campuses.
We closed the day with the League Awards Reception, celebrating this year’s Innovation of the Year and Excellence Award recipients.
One more day to go—see you tomorrow for the Closing General Session.

League Awards Reception | Invitation Only
At 5:00 PM ET, the League honors the 2024–2025 Innovation of the Year Award recipients and the 2025–2026 Excellence Award recipients at an exclusive reception.
This celebration recognizes exemplary leadership, creativity, and impact across community colleges nationwide.
Award recipients: Your pin or medallion is your invitation.
The League for Innovation in the Community College