Note: This post has been updated with presentation resources and helpful links from Epic’s ISTE+ASCD 2026 sessions. Whether you attended in person or are catching up afterward, scroll to the end of this post or click here to access presentation materials and continue exploring the ideas shared at the conference!
Join Epic at ISTE+ASCD 2026
We’re excited to announce that Epic will be heading to ISTE+ASCD 2026 in Orlando, June 28–July 1.
The ISTE Conference is one of the largest education technology conferences in the world. It’s organized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and brings together teachers, school leaders, instructional coaches, librarians, technology directors and edtech companies to explore how technology can improve teaching and learning.
This year’s event combines two of education’s biggest communities—ISTELive and the ASCD Annual Conference—for one shared experience focused on innovation, instruction, leadership and student success. Educators from around the world will gather to explore new ideas, discover practical classroom strategies, connect with peers and experience the latest in education technology and literacy.
And Epic is excited to be part of it!
Throughout the conference, we’ll be hosting literacy-focused booth demos, educator celebrations, community events and hands-on opportunities to explore how Epic supports reading engagement and joyful learning.
Planning your conference schedule? Be sure to add Epic’s featured events—including our sponsored session, author signing, and interactive activities—to your ISTE+ASCD agenda using the links below, or view our full lineup of eventsto see everything happening at Booth #1001.
Explore Epic’s ISTE+ASCD 2026 Sessions
Here’s a preview of what we’re bringing:
- Live booth demos featuring decodables, audiobooks, reading motivation tools and classroom-ready literacy strategies
- A sponsored session focused on foundational reading skills and the Science of Reading
- EPIC Time Awards recognizing educators throughout the conference
- An author signing event at the Epic booth
- An interactive literacy game in partnership with BreakoutEDU
- Educator scholarships supporting attendance for educators from underrepresented backgrounds and under-resourced schools
- Community events including EdTech Karaoke and the Leadership Awards Luncheon
One of our favorite things about ISTE+ASCD is that it brings together educators from every role and discipline. The best conversations usually happen between sessions, at the booth or while swapping classroom stories with someone you’ve just met. We can’t wait to be part of those moments again!
Schedule of Events
Monday, June 29
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Epic Booth Demos & EPIC Time Awards
Featured sessions include:
- Epic Basics: Your First Step to Confident Digital Reading
- 3 Ways to Use Epic During Reading Centers
- Supporting AR Reading Levels with Epic
- Building Confident Classrooms with SEL Collections
- Epic for School Leaders: Exploring the Admin Portal
- Epic Decodables for Foundational Reading Skills
- Turning Epic STEAM Reading into Inquiry
12:00 PM
Leadership Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, June 30
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Epic Booth Demos & EPIC Time Awards
Featured sessions include:
- Supporting Comprehension & ELL Learners with Epic
- Epic + ClassDojo: Building Reading Motivation Together
- Small Group Instruction Made Easy with Epic
- Teacher Favorites on Epic
- Storytelling Through Reading & Creativity with Adobe + Epic
- Supporting AR Reading Levels with Epic
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Stories That Stick: Matt Eicheldinger FREE Book Signing
Meet educator, storyteller and author Matt Eicheldinger at the Epic booth for a special signing of Sticky Notes. Hear the inspiration behind his collection of real classroom stories, connect with fellow educators, and celebrate the power of reading and relationships. The first 100 attendees will receive a free signed copy of Sticky Notes.
Add the event to your schedule here: https://conference.iste.org/2026/program/search/detail_session.php?id=118593284
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Sponsored Session – Decodables + Digital: Bringing Foundational Reading Skills to Life with Epic
Foundational literacy is one of the biggest conversations in education right now, and this session will focus on practical ways educators can bring those skills to life in the classroom. We’ll share how Epic’s digital decodable collection can support phonics instruction, small-group work, independent reading and multilingual learners—all while helping students stay engaged and motivated to read. Expect classroom-ready ideas you can start using right away.
7:00 PM–11:00 PM
EdTech Karaoke
Wednesday, July 1
8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Epic Booth Demos & EPIC Time Awards
Featured sessions include:
- Read, Move, Recharge: Brain Breaks with Epic
- Bring Stories to Life: Epic Storybooks + Lumio
- Epic Read-to-Me & Audiobooks for Emerging Readers
View Epic’s Full Event Schedule
See You in Orlando
Whether you’re stopping by for a demo, joining our sponsored session, meeting an author or just saying hello, we’d love to connect.
Be sure to visit the Epic booth and follow along for updates here, as we get closer to ISTE+ASCD 2026. We can’t wait to see you there.
Explore Epic’s ISTE+ASCD 2026 Sessions
Thank you to everyone who joined us at ISTE+ASCD 2026! Below you’ll find presentation slides and supporting materials from our featured sessions and activities. Browse the resources to revisit your favorite sessions or catch up on what you missed.
- Decodables + Digital: Bringing Foundational Reading Skills to Life with Epic
- Epic + ClassDojo: Building Reading Motivation Together
- Bring Stories to Life: Epic Storybooks + Lumio for Reading Comprehension
- Epic for School Leaders: Exploring the Admin Portal
- Epic Basics: Your First Step to Confident Digital Reading
- 3 Ways to Use Epic During Reading Centers
- Small Group Instruction Made Easy with Epic
- Supporting Comprehension & ELL Learners with Epic
- Supporting AR Reading Levels with Epic
- Teacher Favorites on Epic: Classroom-Tested Reads & Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Where can I find Epic at ISTE+ASCD 2026?
You can find Epic in the Expo Hall throughout the conference and at Booth 1001. Stop by our booth to explore live demos, attend mini sessions, meet members of the Epic team, participate in EPIC Time Awards and learn new ways to support literacy in your classroom. Booth location details will be added closer to the event.
▶ Do I need to register for Epic’s sponsored session?
Yes. Our sponsored session, Decodables + Digital: Bringing Foundational Reading Skills to Life with Epic, is part of the official conference program. We recommend adding it to your conference schedule in advance, as popular sessions can fill quickly. Learn more about our events here.
▶ What can I expect when I visit the Epic booth?
The Epic booth will feature educator-focused demos, literacy resources, classroom-ready teaching ideas, special events and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Whether you’re new to Epic or a longtime user, you’ll find practical strategies, inspiring conversations and plenty of ways to celebrate reading and learning throughout the conference.
