National Career Pathways Network Conference (NCPN CONNECT 2026)
2026-02-17 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
National Career Pathways Network Conference (NCPN CONNECT 2026)
February 17–20, 2026
New Orleans, LA
NCPN CONNECT 2026 is the annual national conference of the National Career Pathways Network, bringing together educators, administrators, workforce professionals, and industry partners to strengthen the education-to-careers pipeline.
The conference explores career pathways, learner transitions, credentialing, and alignment across education and workforce systems. With more than 30 years of convening experience, NCPN CONNECT provides a forum to share insights, explore proven strategies, and advance practices that support learner success and workforce readiness.
The 2026 program includes keynote and plenary sessions, strategy-focused discussions, and opportunities to build connections across education, workforce, and industry sectors.
Website: https://www.ncpn.info/connect-2026/
Questions: NCPN2026@cord.org

CUR STRS: Scholars Transforming Through Research
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-03 17:00
CUR STRS
March 2–3, 2026
Washington, DC
CUR STRS is a forum focused on strengthening undergraduate research, scholarship, and institutional research capacity. Hosted by the Council on Undergraduate Research, the event brings together institutional leaders and research advocates to explore strategies that support research infrastructure and capacity building.
Website: https://www.cur.org/events-services/str-program/

PowerAmerica Annual Meeting March 9–12, 2026
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00
PowerAmerica Annual Meeting
March 9–12, 2026
Raleigh, NC
The PowerAmerica Annual Meeting is a national convening highlighting advancements in power electronics, workforce development, and industry–academic collaboration. Hosted by the PowerAmerica, the 2026 Annual Meeting brings together leaders in the silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power electronics field.
This two-and-a-half-day gathering features networking sessions, keynote remarks, panel discussions, industry perspectives, and an industrial session where companies showcase their latest products and services. The event provides opportunities to connect across industry, academia, and workforce development while exploring emerging technologies and applications in power electronics.
Website: https://poweramericainstitute.org/events/2026-annual-meeting/

TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo 2026
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00
TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo 2026
March 10–12, 2026
Raleigh, NC
TechConnect World is a global innovation conference connecting emerging technologies, commercialization, and applied workforce development. Hosted by Tech Connect World, the event brings together students, educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies and career pathways in high-impact fields.
The 2026 program features keynote and technical sessions focused on photonics, semiconductors, power electronics, and the bioeconomy, along with speed networking and career-focused programming. Highlights include a keynote address by Daniel Lopez, student entrepreneurship sessions, and a Career Awareness Fair with industry representatives from leading technology organizations.
Additional programming includes industry-led recruiting insights, a dedicated symposium on wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, hands-on workshops exploring digital twin and AI-enabled training tools, and virtual reality demonstrations supporting advanced manufacturing education.
Website: https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2026/students/ETMWD/

League for Innovation: Innovations Conference March 15–18, 2026
2026-03-15 08:00 - 2026-03-18 17:00
Innovations Conference
March 15–18, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The Innovations Conference is a national convening focused on innovation, student success, workforce transformation, and leadership in community colleges. Presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College and hosted by Ivy Tech Community College, the 29th annual conference brings together professionals committed to advancing the community college mission.
Recognized as a premier gathering in the field, the conference provides a platform for sharing innovative practices, exploring breakthrough programs, and fostering collaboration across teaching, leadership, workforce preparation, and institutional development through keynote sessions, breakouts, and peer exchange.
Website: https://www.league.org/inn2026

International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00
International Technology and Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) Conference
March 25–28, 2026
Virginia Beach, VA
The ITEEA 2026 Annual Conference is an international gathering for technology and engineering educators focused on curriculum, pedagogy, and workforce relevance. Educators from all levels will explore innovations shaping classrooms today, participate in hands-on workshops, hear from expert keynotes and panels, and connect with peers across STEM education.
Pre-registration & Hotel Deadline: February 20, 2026
Website / Registration: https://www.iteea.org/events/iteea-conference

Calling All Community College Student Innovators! (CCIC)
2026-04-03 | Online
Event Title: Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) — Submission DeadlineEvent Website / URL: https://www.aaccinnovationchallenge.com/
Description:The Community College Innovation Challenge is a national competition led by the American Association of Community Colleges in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Student teams (with a mentor) submit a STEM innovation that addresses a real-world problem. Submissions are due by April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Finalist teams are announced in late April -AND- Attend an in-person Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C. on June 8–11, 2026.
What can you do?
LEARN: REGISTER & Attend an information session on February 5 to learn more and to hear from past CCIC faculty mentors about its impact on students—or have your students vet their ideas with former competition judges and participants on February 19.
JOIN: Assemble a student team and become a faculty or administrator mentor.
SHARE: Help us spread the word and join the conversation online! #CCIChallenge2026.
APPLY: Encourage students to learn more or apply at www.aaccinnovationchallenge.com.
For questions, email CCIC@aacc.nche.edu

Pioneering Minds: Shaping the Future of Education (AACC) 2026
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00
Dates: April 10–14, 2026
Event: American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference
Pioneering Minds: Shaping the Future of Education (AACC)
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: https://www.aaccannual.com/about.cfm
Flagship national conference for community college leaders addressing policy, workforce, innovation, and student success.
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This event features high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions that address the sector’s most pressing issues and opportunities, as well as showcases of disruptive technology, in-depth problem-solving work sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Key audiences: community college CEOs, executives, managers, faculty, trustees, thought leaders, foundation representatives, federal agency representatives, and business and industry partners,

Faculty: instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor
Entry-level: administrative assistant, advisor, analyst, chair, coordinator, counselor, designer, operator, specialist
Manager: dean, director, executive director
Executive: assistant vice president, associate vice president, vice president
Chief Executive Officer: president, chancellor

CTECS Annual Workplace Readiness Skills Meeting 2026
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-04-15 17:00
CTECS Annual Workplace Readiness Skills Meeting
April 14–15, 2026
Atlanta, GA
The CTECS Annual Workplace Readiness Skills Meeting is focused on workplace readiness skills, employer engagement, and applied learning within career and technical education (CTE) programs. Hosted by the CTECS, the meeting provides a forum to discuss strategies that strengthen employer partnerships and support skill development aligned with workforce needs.
Website: https://www.ctecs.org/

XPONENTIAL Conference (AUVSI) May 11–14, 2026
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00
XPONENTIAL Conference (AUVSI)
May 11–14, 2026
Detroit, MI
Huntington Place
XPONENTIAL is a global conference focused on uncrewed systems, robotics, autonomy, and emerging workforce needs across air, land, sea, and space. Hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, the event convenes industry, government, academic, and research leaders to explore advancements shaping autonomous technologies and their real-world applications.
The 2026 conference includes keynote sessions, breakouts, and industry engagement addressing topics such as advanced air mobility, artificial intelligence, maritime and defense autonomy, and cross-sector collaboration. The event provides opportunities for discussion, knowledge sharing, and connection across the global autonomy ecosystem.
Website: https://www.auvsi.org/event/xponential-2026/

NISOD Annual Conference 2026
2026-05-23 08:00 - 2026-05-26 17:00
NISOD Annual Conference 2026
May 23–26, 2026
Austin, TX
The NISOD Annual Conference is a national professional development conference for community college faculty, staff, and administrators. Hosted by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, the conference focuses on advancing student engagement, teaching practice, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness at community and technical colleges.
The 48th annual conference, themed Advancing Community College Student Engagement (ACCSE), features keynote sessions, breakout presentations, and workshops highlighting best and promising practices that support student success.
Website: https://www.nisod.org/events/annual-conference/

ACTE Region III Conference 2026
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-17 17:00
ACTE Region III Conference 2026
June 15–17, 2026
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Menomonie, WI
The ACTE Region III Conference is a regional convening focused on innovation in career and technical education (CTE) and alignment with workforce needs. Hosted by the Association for Career and Technical Education, the conference brings together educators and CTE leaders to share practices, explore emerging trends, and discuss strategies supporting student and workforce success.
Website: https://www.acteonline.org/region-page/region-iii-conference/

Iowa ACTE Conference 2026
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Iowa ACTE Conference 2026
June 19, 2026
Altoona, IA
The Iowa ACTE Conference is a statewide professional development event focused on career and technical education (CTE), emphasizing instructional strategies, employer partnerships, and workforce pathway development. Hosted by the Association for Career and Technical Education – Iowa, the conference brings together educators, administrators, and industry partners to share best practices and advance student success.
Website: https://www.acteonline.org/iowa/conference-2026-information/

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2026
2026-06-21 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference
June 21–24, 2026
Charlotte, NC
The ASEE Annual Conference is a national and international gathering focused on engineering education, research, workforce preparation, and industry collaboration. The event brings together faculty, researchers, administrators, and industry partners to share research, best practices, and innovations in engineering education through papers, posters, workshops, and plenary sessions. Participants also have opportunities for networking, professional development, and exploring new tools and technologies in engineering education.
Website: https://www.asee.org/events/Conferences-and-Meetings/2026-Annual-Conference-Exposition

High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) 2026
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00
High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC)
July 21–24, 2026
Austin, TX
HI-TEC is a national conference highlighting advanced technological education, workforce development, and industry–college partnerships. Supported by the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program, the conference brings together secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, and technicians to explore emerging technologies and workforce education models across areas such as advanced manufacturing, AI, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and energy technologies.
Website: https://www.highimpact-tec.org/

ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00
ACTE Post-secondary CTE Summit 2026
September 16–18, 2026
Arlington, VA
The ACTE Post-secondary CTE Summit is a national convening focused on post-secondary career and technical education (CTE) policy, practice, and workforce alignment. The summit brings together educators, administrators, researchers, and professionals from community colleges, technical schools, universities, and industry to share strategies, explore emerging trends, and engage in collaborative solutions for advancing CTE programs.
Website: https://www.acteonline.org/postsecondarycteevent/

National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) Conference 2026
2026-09-30 08:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00
National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) Conference 2026
September 30–October 2, 2026
Clover Park, WA
The NCATC 2026 Conference brings together advanced technology centers to share strategies for workforce education, industry engagement, and applied training. The event includes keynote sessions, presentations, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall, providing a forum for educators and industry partners to explore innovations and best practices in advanced technology education.
Website: https://ncatc.org/ncatc-2026-conference

ACTE Best Practices Conference 2026
2026-10-06 08:00 - 2026-10-08 17:00
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/
