ACTE Best Practices Conference 2026
2026-10-06 08:00 - 2026-10-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MN
ACTE Best Practices Conference 2026
October 6–8, 2026
Denver, CO
The ACTE Best Practices Conference showcases effective career and technical education (CTE) programs, instructional strategies, and workforce partnerships. Hosted by the Association for Career and Technical Education, the conference brings together CTE administrators and education leaders to share innovative practices, explore professional learning opportunities, and strengthen program quality and student outcomes across K–12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.
Website: https://www.acteonline.org/bestpractices

SAVE the DATE: ATE Principal Investigators Conference 2026
2026-10-21 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00
ATE Principal Investigators Conference 2026
October 21–23, 2026
Washington, DC
Please save the date for the 2026 ATE Conference to take place October 21-23, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
The ATE Principal Investigators Conference is an annual convening of NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project leaders focused on project leadership, impact, and collaboration. The conference provides a forum for principal investigators, educators, and industry partners to share best practices, discuss research outcomes, and explore strategies that advance technical education and workforce development.
Website: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/programs/advanced-technological-education/

2025 Details: The American Association of Community Colleges, with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), hosted the 32nd national ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference on October 29-31, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together more than 800 NSF ATE grantees and their project partners to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Conference participants represented ATE projects and centers across the U.S. including community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, and four-year colleges covering projects in a wide variety of areas, such as information technology, cybersecurity, engineering technology, advanced manufacturing technologies, and biotechnology.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference 2026
2026-10-31 08:00 - 2026-11-02 17:00
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference
October 31–November 2, 2026
Chula Vista, CA
The HACU Annual Conference is a national convening focused on Hispanic-serving institutions, student success, workforce development, and higher education policy. The event provides a forum to showcase exemplary programs, foster partnerships between member institutions and public- and private-sector organizations, highlight graduate education opportunities, and discuss emerging trends in higher education, including distance learning, student-centered learning, and outcomes assessment. Participants also engage in deliberations on policy issues, scholarships, internships, and other initiatives supporting student achievement at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Website: https://hacu.net/annual-conference/

Four State Regional Technology Conference (FSRTC) 2026
2026-11-13 08:00 - 2026-11-14 17:00
Four State Regional Technology Conference (FSRTC) 2026
November 13–14, 2025
Pittsburg, KS
The Four State Regional Technology Conference is a professional development event highlighting technology education, applied workforce training, and industry partnerships. Educators participate in hands-on workshops, presentations, and collaborative sessions covering topics such as engineering and design, manufacturing and construction, power and energy, graphic communications, leadership, and supporting diverse learners. The conference provides practical strategies and tools to enhance classroom instruction and student success.
Website: https://www.pittstate.edu/technology/events/fsrtc-conference.html

ACTE CareerTech VISION Conference 2026
2026-12-02 08:00 - 2026-12-05 17:00
ACTE CareerTech VISION Conference 2026
December 2–5, 2026
New Orleans, LA
The ACTE CareerTech VISION Conference is the flagship event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals, focused on workforce trends, policy, and innovative CTE practices. The conference brings together educators, administrators, and industry partners to explore strategies, share best practices, and engage in professional development through sessions, presentations, and an expo.
Website: https://www.careertechvision.com/
