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Why attend BCCE 2026?
The Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) brings together chemistry educators, education researchers, and instructional leaders from across K–12, two-year institutions, and four-year/graduate institutions. The conference blends research-informed practice, hands-on professional learning, and sustained community conversations focused on improving chemistry teaching and learning. Whether you attend in person or remotely, BCCE 2026 is designed to support meaningful engagement, practical takeaways, and lasting professional connections.

At BCCE 2026, you can expect:

  • Symposia and community conversations showcasing the latest in chemistry education
  • Interactive Workshops and Birds-of-a-Feather sessions
  • Poster sessions featuring classroom innovations and education research
  • Opportunities to connect with educators across career stages and institutional contexts
  • A program that values both research and practice, with space for dialogue between them
  • Multiple ways to engage, including in-person and remote participation options

Participation Modes

In-Person Attendance Remote Attendance

Experience the full conference on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, including:

  • In-person sessions, workshops, and poster presentations
  • Evening events and informal networking opportunities
  • Hands-on professional learning experiences
  • On-demand access to both in-person and remote content for continued engagement after the conference

👉 Plan your visit

BCCE 2026 includes robust options for remote participation, designed to support engagement across time zones:

  • Livestreamed in-person symposia and community conversations
  • Regionally hosted remote “general talks” symposia
  • Opportunities to present or view posters online
  • On-demand access to both in-person and remote content for continued engagement after the conference

👉 Learn about remote participation

 

BCCE welcomes a broad community, including:

  • University and college chemistry instructors and instructional staff
  • Two-year institution faculty
  • High school chemistry teachers
  • Chemistry education researchers
  • Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
  • Education leaders, curriculum developers, and professional organizations

If you care about chemistry teaching and learning, there is a place for you at BCCE!

Ready to take the next step?

Register for BCCE 2026
(Registration opens March 18, 2026)

Plan your travel & lodging
(Hotels, venue information, and getting to Madison)

Explore remote participation options