Join educators, practitioners, leaders, learners, and partners from across the health professions for IPEC’s third virtual Symposium. This one-day event explores emerging trends, innovative practices, and future directions in interprofessional education for collaborative practice (IPECP).

Grounded in the IPEC Core Competencies, the Symposium combines expert perspectives, interactive learning, and cross-professional dialogue to support innovation in education and practice.

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Why Attend?

Interprofessional education continues to evolve alongside rapid changes in healthcare, technology, workforce development, and collaborative practice. The Symposium provides an opportunity to explore emerging ideas, exchange perspectives, and learn from colleagues and national leaders working across education and practice.

Participants will:

• Explore emerging trends shaping the future of interprofessional education and collaborative practice
• Strengthen understanding of the IPEC Core Competencies and their application across settings
• Discover innovative approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, and program development
• Exchange ideas and strategies with colleagues and national leaders
• Build connections that support ongoing collaboration and innovation

Signature Features

Collaboration Hubs

At the heart of the Symposium experience are the Collaboration Hubs—facilitated, small-group conversations designed to bring the IPEC Core Competencies to life in practice.

Participants will engage in one of four competency-focused hubs:

• Values and Ethics
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Communication
• Teams and Teamwork

Each session is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, reflection, and real-world application while connecting with colleagues across professions and levels of IPE experience.

Concurrent Learning Tracks

Dive into timely, forward-looking topics shaping the future of interprofessional education through focused concurrent sessions, including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and practice
• Competency-Based Education (CBE)
• Curriculum design and innovation
• Assessment strategies and tools
• Strategic leadership in IPE
• Co-creation with patients and communities

Cross-Sector Panel Discussion

Gain insights from leaders across academia, practice, and national organizations as they explore emerging partnerships, innovation, and the future of collaborative care.

Who Should Attend?

• Educators, practitioners, learners, and leaders engaged in interprofessional education and collaborative practice
• Interprofessional faculty teams and academic and/or practice partners advancing IPECP initiatives
• Program directors, curriculum leaders, and administrators responsible for educational innovation and improvement
• Clinical and community partners supporting team-based care and collaborative practice

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Time: 10:30 AM–5:00 PM ET

Format: Live Virtual Symposium

Recording Access: Registered participants receive 12 months of on-demand access to all session recordings.

Registration

Registration is now open.

Early Bird Deadline: December 11, 2026

Registration Rates

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