Annual Conference
March 5: Pre-Conference Workshops and Consortia Meetings
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Registration
Ready to rise? Register now and Elevate Integrity with us!
Registration is officially open for the 2026 ICAI Annual Conference! This year’s theme, Elevate Integrity, invites us to rise together—sharing ideas, building strategies, and advancing a culture of integrity in education.
Early bird rates are available now through January 9, 2026—don’t miss your chance to lock in savings and secure your spot.
Join us as we take academic integrity to new heights.
Lift Your Voice. Elevate Integrity.
2026 pricing
| Category |
Early Bird (ends 1/9/2026) |
Regular/Late (begins 1/10/2026) |
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Member |
$450.00 |
$550.00 |
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Affiliate Organizations (ENAI) |
$450.00 |
$550.00 |
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Non-Member |
$600.00 |
$700.00 |
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Student Member |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
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Student Non-member |
$400.00 |
$500.00 |
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High School Faculty/Student |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
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Retiree from High School or ICAI institution |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
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World Bank Institutions |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
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Pre Conference Session (Registration limited to one morning and one afternoon) |
$75/each |
$75/each |
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
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Pre-Conference Workshops - March 5
Thursday morning session options (9 - 11:30am)
The Opposite of Cheating
presented by David Rettinger and Tricia Bertram Gallant
This workshop equips educators to thoughtfully integrate AI into teaching while promoting academic integrity through authentic learning. Participants will explore why students cheat, examine AI’s impact on assessment, and develop practical strategies—guided by experts and peer collaboration—to foster ethical learning environments and revise assignments for the AI era.
Level Up Your Academic Integrity Training
presented by Sharon Holderman
This interactive workshop is for individuals creating or updating an academic integrity training plan. Attendees will engage in group discussions and hands-on activities to explore essential elements such as setting effective goals, understanding diverse audiences, selecting and refining training topics, choosing appropriate delivery methods, acquiring buy-in, and developing assessment strategies. Practical worksheets and peer collaboration will help participants tailor each component to their specific organization. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with concrete ideas and tools to build or enhance their academic integrity training programs.
Thursday afternoon session options (1:30 - 4pm)
Ctrl+Alt+Ethics: Rethinking Writing in the Age of AI
presented by Emily Perkins
Generative AI is changing how students write—and how we think about writing. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore real examples of student and AI-generated work, talk through the challenges of detecting AI use, and consider what ethical, supportive responses might look like. Together, we’ll unpack how tools like ChatGPT are showing up in our classrooms and how we can guide students toward thoughtful, responsible choices in a world where the lines between human and machine writing are increasingly blurred.
Assessing Academic Integrity
presented by Courtney Cullen
This workshop will help attendees develop an assessment plan for their academic integrity units by reviewing the assessment cycle. This includes developing student learning and administrative outcomes, finding appropriate measures, practice reporting and analyzing results, and utilizing the results for continuous improvement. In addition, discussions centering the use of the ICAI Assessment Guide as part of on-going assessment process will be included as a measure available for member institutions.
Awards
Each year, the International Center for Academic Integrity sends out a call to its membership to nominate institutions and individuals for our different awards. In the past, recipients of ICAI's awards are recognized at the annual conference.
2026 ICAI Awards Nomination Process
Help recognize the good work of your colleagues and students in academic integrity by nominating them for an ICAI award. Below you can review the criteria for each award. Recipients will be announced at the 2026 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.
- Campus of Integrity Award
- Student of Merit Award
- Exemplar of Integrity Award
- Practitioner or Administrator of the Year
- Donald McCabe Research of the Year
- Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service
All awards nominations are due by Feb. 9, 2026.
Contact Chris Bryson at bryson@uark.edu or Camilla Roberts at croberts@academicintegrity.org if you have questions about the awards.
Campus of Integrity Award
The ICAI Campus of Integrity Award recognizes one campus or institution for its outstanding ability to create a culture of integrity during the previous academic year.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate an institution they feel is deserving of the Campus of Integrity Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Campus of Integrity award is intended for institutions that have had success with a program or initiative to create or mold a culture of integrity among the constituents of their own institution.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the campus/institution, as well as how the culture of integrity has been created. If there was a specific initiative or program highlighted, we welcome pictures to help describe that program.
- 2-3 letters of support recommended
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Student of Merit Award
The ICAI Student of Merit Award is given to a current student (either pre-college, undergraduate, or graduate student) who has demonstrated passion and motivation towards creating a culture of academic integrity.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate a student they feel is deserving of the Student of Merit Award.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of what this student has done to demonstrate passion and motivation towards creating a culture of academic integrity.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
- No self-nominations will be accepted
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Exemplar of Integrity Award
The Exemplar of Integrity Award recognizes one individual for demonstrating courage and perseverance in championing the ideals of academic integrity in the face of opposition and adversity.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate an individual they feel is deserving of the Waldvogel Exemplar of Integrity Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Exemplar of Integrity Award is intended for an individual who has demonstrated the sixth fundamental value - courage - to champion the ideals of academic integrity in building a culture of integrity.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of how this individual exhibited courage towards academic integrity in the face of adversity or opposition.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Practitioner or Administrator of the Year
The Practitioner or Administrator of the Year Award recognizes and honors academic and practitioner members of ICAI who have provided outstanding service to their institution or to the community regarding academic integrity during the past academic year or more.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of the Practitioner or Administrator of the Year Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to academic integrity.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
No self-nominations will be accepted.
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Donald McCabe Research of the Year
The McCabe Research of the Year Award is named for Donald McCabe, founding member of ICAI and leader in academic integrity research. This award recognizes and honors an outstanding recent research project (including but not limited to dissertation research, grant research, or other scholarly work) regarding academic integrity during the past academic year or more.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate a project they feel is deserving of the McCabe Research of the Year Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to academic integrity
- Completed Research manuscript in pdf format
Self-nominations will be accepted.
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service
The Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service is named for Dr. Bertram Gallant, who has consistently gone above and beyond while working toward a culture of integrity across the globe. This award recognizes and honors academic and practitioner members of ICAI who have provided outstanding service to ICAI regarding academic integrity over their lifetimes. Award recipients represent the most influential individuals in ICAI’s efforts in academic integrity. It is the highest honor to be given by ICAI.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of the Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service is intended for individuals with at least 10 years of documented accomplishments in service to ICAI and who have had a significant impact on ICAI during that time. Those with a significant impact in a shorter time period may also be considered.
The impact may be demonstrated in one or more of the following ways:
- Programs & Projects: The individual designed or implemented one or more high-impact programs or projects in support of ICAI’s mission.
- Presentations & Publications: The individual has made meaningful contributions to the body of knowledge on academic integrity through conference presentations, articles, books, etc. on behalf of ICAI.
- Collegiality & Mentorship: The individual has contributed substantial time and expertise to mentor and lead others within ICAI. The award winner has helped make service to ICAI a positive experience for all.
- Organizational Development: The individual has made an impact on the structure and/or functioning of ICAI. Examples can include governance, financial processes, policies, and contributions to the growth of ICAI membership.
- Outreach: The award recognizes efforts as an ambassador of ICAI and academic integrity to a wide audience.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter – must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to ICAI as they relate to the above criteria.
- 2-4 letters of support required
- Nominee’s CV or resume, if it is publicly available
- A history of upholding the fundamental values of academic integrity
No self-nominations will be accepted.
Nomination due by February 9, 2026 - Submit your Nomination
Questions?
Contact Chris Bryson at bryson@uark.edu or Camilla Roberts at croberts@academicintegrity.org if you have questions about the awards.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 ICAI Conference in Denver? Contact Conference@academicintegrity.org.
FAQs
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Call for Pre-Conference Workshops is now closed
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Need a verification letter for a travel visa? Contact Camilla at croberts@academicintegrity.org
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Hotel group reservations will be open in early October
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Conference registration will be open in October 1
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Concurrent Session call for programs is now closed
Conference Committee
Camilla Roberts, Kansas State University, Co-chair
Dawn Lesperance, Lewis-Clark State College, Co-chair
Blaire Wilson, Emory University, (ICAI President & Board liaison)
Chris Bryson, University of Arkansas
Liliana del Carmen Almaguer Arroyo, Universidad de Monterrey
Dulce Abril Castro Escalón, Universidad Tec de Monterrey
Vanessa Earp, Kent State University
Jake Kasper, Michigan State University
Amanda McKenzie, University of Waterloo
Patricia Meyer, Devry University
Jennie Miron, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (BOD)
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