The Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference (FTTC) is a Midwest regional conference focused on bringing together faculty and staff involved in course and curriculum development or academic technology support. Our mission is to provide an environment to share innovative ideas, leverage technology, and learn collaboratively across disciplines and institutions. FTTC aims to take advantage of the best of an online and in-person conference and reach the ever-changing needs of a varied audience base by alternating modalities each year. In our in-person years, we will house workshops, interactive and engaging sessions, and lots of reflective and fun opportunities, including our in-person Exhibit Hall! Each format offers an amazing opportunity for higher education faculty, administrators, staff, and students. Whether the roles of attendees involve course and curriculum development or academic technology support, FTTC provides a place to share and learn collaboratively. In addition, the conference offers a dynamic keynote speaker, faculty innovation idea-sharing, technology workshops, and vendor presentations. Our program evolves each year to reflect emerging trends in technology applications in higher education and shared expertise in online teaching experiences and strategies. For 2026, the conference will be held virtually. Planning is underway, so check back soon for announcements and updates!
Who Attends FTTC?
- Higher Ed Faculty: 58.5%
- Higher Ed Staff & Administration: 22.2%
- Instructional Designers: 10.2%%
- Librarians: 4.6%
- Other (K-12 Educator, Student, etc.): 4.6%
Attendees by Discipline*
- Arts & Sciences: 50%
- Education & Educational Technology: 16.3%
- Business: 11.6%
- Health & Medical Sciences: 8.7%
- Computing & Information: 6.6%
- Library Science: 2.1%
- Advising & Student Affairs: 1.2%
See what FTTC attendees have to say!
93.6% of participants felt the conference format provided a variety of opportunities to learn and network with colleagues.
88.6% felt the Exhibit Hall and Network space was a useful way to interact with exhibitors and colleagues at the conference.
97.6% of participants would recommend the conference to a colleague.
97.6% of participants felt the conference program provided a variety of topics that interested them.
"The presenters were interesting and engaging and had ideas worth investigating further."
"I really liked the tech treks... super easy to digest... fun to pick and choose... covered relevant topics."
"Fascinating content broken down in a way that was easy to understand and apply professionally and personally with my ... students. Very engaging and dynamic!"
“I learned a lot and walked away with a few great tools to help improve my work.”
"Overall, this was one of the best conferences I have attended."
100+ schools and organizations attending FTTC over the last few years
