Micro Nano Technology Education Center

Webinar: Infusing Semiconductors and Nanotechnology Simulations in Curricula for Workforce Development
2024-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join nanoHUB next week for the webinar, Infusing Semiconductors and Nanotechnology Simulations in Curricula for Workforce Development.
In this webinar, Professors Zachary Gray and Vishal Saravade of Pennsylvania State University will share their results and lessons learned from student feedback on nanoHUB simulation tools. Eight nanoHUB simulations were selected to fit with six nanotechnology-related courses in Summer 2024.
This webinar is primarily geared toward instructors, though anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might find it relevant.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Register Here
Infusing Semiconductors and Nanotechnology Simulations in Curricula for Workforce Development
Dr. Zachary Gray, managing director for the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU) at Penn State
Dr. Vishal Saravade, assistant teaching professor at The Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization at Penn State

NanoEducators Quarterly Forum - September 26, 2024
2024-09-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
NanoEducators Quarterly Forum
Sep 26, 2024 03:30 PM (Pacific Time)
REGISTER HERE
At this session, we will welcome Lillian Huynh Ngo, community college student and intern at nano@Stanford; Dr. Peter Kazarinoff, from Portland Community College; and Dr. Jim Marti, from the University of Minnesota, who will share their experiences in nanotechnology and discuss possible career paths with a training in nanotechnology.
This panel discussion will showcase potential careers for students interested in different degree levels, such as a technical degree, a bachelor’s degree, and a graduate degree.
NOTE: If you want to learn more about this great group, plus check out extra resource links for educators/teachers, click over to the Nano.gov email which lists out the info available.

Save the Date: Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference 2024
2024-10-09 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Portland 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
The Best Practices and Innovations Conference is an annual event co-hosted by the NCLA and the Administration Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education® (ACTE®). This event is specifically focused on the professional development for administrators of both secondary and post-secondary career and technical education programs and institutions.
October 9-11, 2024 in Portland, Oregon

2024 ATE PI Principal Investigators Conference October 23-25, 2024
2024-10-23 08:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Click here for the conference page. Registration deadline is September 26, 2024.
The American Association of Community Colleges, with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), will host the 31st National ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference on October 23-25, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
The conference will bring together more than 850 NSF ATE grantees and their project partners to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Key people working on ATE projects across the country participated in the event. Conference participants represent community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, and four-year colleges covering projects in a wide variety of areas, such as information technology, engineering technology, micro- and nanotechnologies, chemical technology, biotechnology, and others.
2024 ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference
Connect. Collaborate. Innovate.
ATE for the Future
October 23-25, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.

UPDATE: Read about the MNT-EC team presentations here on This Week in Small.

Materials Day 2024
2024-10-29 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Block off Oct. 29-30 on your calendar for the 2024 Materials Day, Penn State’s marquee event for the materials research community. This year’s theme is “Convergence of Materials, Data, Manufacturing, and the Human Dimension.” With this theme in mind, the event will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, graduate student poster sessions, industry-sponsored tabletops, lunch, and several networking opportunities.
Register HERE

J ATE Writers Group 2024-2025
2024-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The Journal of Advanced Technological Education invites prospective writers to join the monthly J ATE Writers Group session. (See YouTube link below.)
In these group meetings, you’ll participate in a guided conversation with a published author. We highlight authors who publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, like J ATE, so that they can share their stories and writing processes with you. We want to give authors a voice to share their tips and tricks about how to write peer-reviewed journal articles. All of our sessions are recorded to share with our audience.
J ATE Writers Group Lead: Tony Brown, Forsyth Technical College.
Date/Time/Timezone: 3rd Friday of each month, 12noon PST – 1pm PST (3pm-4pm EST) Nov 2024-June 2025
Register/Join the J ATE Writers Group (Google Form)
Contact: writersgroup@atejournal.org for more information.

▶️▶️▶️ If you are interested in hearing any of our previous interviews, visit the MNT-EC YouTube channel J ATE Writer’s Group Playlist.

ACTE's CareerTech VISION Conference and Expo 2024
2024-12-04 08:00 - 2024-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Henry B. González Convention Center 900 E. Market Street San Antonio, Texas 78205
Click here: ACTE’s CareerTech VISION Conference and Expo. Discount Advance Rates available until October 13, 2024.
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.

NCPN CONNECT 2025 National Career Pathways Network
2025-02-26 08:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
SAVE the DATE and a CALL for Proposals for NCPN 2025
Call for Proposals ::: Proposal Deadline Sept 30, 2024
The National Career Pathways Network invites proposals for breakout sessions to be delivered at NCPN CONNECT 2025, Thursday and Friday, February 27–28, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.
Program Strands
The world of work is changing at a breakneck pace. Skills are evolving so rapidly that students, businesses, and communities are struggling to keep up. CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment provides an organizing structure for educators, employers, and community partners to design career pathways that support students to completion. The four program strands for NCPN CONNECT 2025 sessions are aligned to the components of CORD’s Framework.
More info and register here.

Low Cost Nanotechnology Hands-on Workshop 2025
2025-05-05 09:00 - 2025-05-07 16:00 (America/New_York) | Penn State University (14 Research West Building), PA, United States
This 3-Day workshop is from May 5 through May 7, 2025; 9AM to 4PM each day, features hands-on nanotechnology lab activities in a teaching clean room.
In some cases, low-cost alternatives that can be used for both outreach and education have been developed. These low-cost alternatives will be demonstrated and discussed with workshop attendees.
Register/RSVP (required to receive more info from the presenters): Register Here
For more info, Contact Zac Gray or Renee Lindenberg.
You only need to register for the 5th and that will hold your seat for the 3-Day workshop.
Presenters: Zachary Gray, Treylor Shirley, Vishal Saravade
5/5, 5/6, 5/7 (2025)
9-4 PM Eastern
Event is In-person
What is the nearest airport for participants to fly into?
State College Airport
What nearby hotels can participants stay at?
Hyatt Place State College
Will food be provided for the participants?
Typically there is coffee in the morning, lunch is catered. Dinner is on your own.

Image Credit: Penn State University

Professional Development courses in Vacuum Technology at Normandale Community College
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
NOTE: Item is added to Calendar with May 22 date, however, that is only to help you register early for the course(s) that begin after that. Check each course carefully and engage with Nancy via email below.

Normandale Community College is offering 4 of its classes in Vacuum Technology (VACT) this summer. With continued support from the NSF of Normandale’s NSF-ATE project, we are able to offer faculty the opportunity to audit these classes at no cost. Faculty who audited these classes over the past two semesters have shared that their experiences were beneficial.
The summer term starts at the end of May/beginning of June. All of the summer classes are being offered in the fully online, asynchronous (no live class sessions to attend) format.
The following VACT classes are being offered:
VACT 1010 (Foundations of Vacuum Science), 2 credits – starts June 2nd and ends by July 25th (8-weeks). VACT 1010 addresses foundational chemistry and math concepts related to vacuum science/technology applications that are used in subsequent VACT classes.
VACT 1293 (Concepts of Rough Vacuum Systems), 1 credit – starts May 27th and ends by July 3rd (5-weeks). VACT 1293 transitions concepts from VACT 1010 to the function of the rough vacuum system.
VACT 1300 (Introduction to Vacuum System Automation), 1 credit – starts May 27th and ends by July 3rd (5-weeks). VACT 1300 is a new class that was developed as part of grant work supported by the National Science Foundation. VACT 1300 addresses different types of technical documentation associated with vacuum systems and how to use it.
VACT 2290 (High Vacuum Equipment), 1 credit – starts May 27th and ends by July 3rd (5-weeks). VACT 2290 introduces the basic structure and operation of a high vacuum system and focuses on the function of high vacuum pumps.
Please let me and my colleague Tim Lapanne know if you are interested in auditing one (or more) of these VACT classes. We can help you navigate the registration process.
And if you have any questions about these classes, please do not hesitate to contact me (Nancy.Louwagie@normandale.edu).
Normandale’s current NSF-ATE grant project covers the cost of the class registration for faculty who want to audit the course for Professional Development purposes.

Save the Date: TechConnect World 2025
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JW Marriott | 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Save the DATE: TechConnect World 2025
JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX
Registration opens soon (as of Sept 12, 2024) and Abstract submissions due Dec 17, 2024.
Visit this page: TechConnect World 2025

DeafTEC Resource Center and AccessATE are partnering with AHEAD Conference 2025
2025-07-14 08:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Denver, 1550 Court Place, CO, 80202, United States
DeafTEC Resource Center and AccessATE are partnering with AHEAD Conference 2025
You can still register and get the early bird discount by May 30:
Access in Higher Education Conference in Denver July 14-18
The special community college team application is closed, but the above link still gets you to the conference details. For future reference, we’re keep the team information below.

The DeafTEC Resource Center and AccessATE are partnering with AHEAD to send teams from 20 community colleges to the 2025 Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education Conference in Denver July 14-18. Each team will consist of a STEM faculty member and a staff/faculty from disability services and each member will receive $2,500 travel stipend to attend the conference.
Throughout the conference, DeafTEC will host a topical “thread” on STEM programming and access for students with disabilities, including pre- and post-conference workshops and activities. We may also tap into the expertise of some of our group to participate as panelists in some of our sessions. Our goal for supporting teams to participate in this conference includes not only providing a content-rich experience but also the opportunity for participants to develop a network of colleagues with whom they can share ideas, and discuss issues and experiences in STEM programming for students who are deaf or hard of hearing as well as those students with other disabilities.
More information about this opportunity and how to apply can be found at https://deaftec.org/projects-programs/ahead/
Here is more information on the AHEAD travel stipend for community colleges.

University of Minnesota: Micro Nanotechnology Health and Safety Workshop 2025
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-22 | University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
EVENT IS FULL. Check in with us again next year!
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In-Person Workshop Micro/Nanotechnology (MNT) Health and Safety Course
All sessions conducted in the Physics and Nanotechnology Building
You can download the full PDF Workshop Agenda here.
“Do you teach a course involving fine powders, aerosols, and/or nanoparticles?”
“Are you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom?

This summer MNT-EC is again offering a two-day workshop in partnership with the University of Minnesota – Environmental Health Sciences Division. 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time. Topics currently planned for each day:

Occupational Hygiene Principles Applied to MNT
Measurement of Airborne and Colloidal MNT Particles
Preventing Exposures to MNT Particles
Practical Applications of MNT Health and Safety Principles

Please scroll down to the RSVP Here form and click the red “Going” button to register for the free in-person course .
Offered by the University’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.
The Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course will be held, in-person, Monday, July 21 through Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus.

Workforce Development Institute Conference (AACC) 2026
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Workforce Development Institute Conference (AACC)
January 28–31, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Conference brings together community colleges, industry, federal agencies, and other partners committed to developing the nation’s workforce pipeline. Hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges, WDI provides a space to share programs and services that support workforce development strategies across community college campuses.
The conference reflects a spirit of collaboration and a shared commitment to advancing training, services, and opportunities that lead to meaningful employment and family-sustaining wages for the millions of students served by community colleges each year.
Website: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/programs/workforce-economic-development/wdi/

J ATE, Reviewers' Introduction and Overview session
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The J ATE Reviewers Group plays a vital role in shaping the quality and relevance of scholarship in advanced technological education.

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This introductory session is an invitation to learn how J ATE reviewers contribute to a rigorous, fair, and open peer-review process. Participants will gain a clear understanding of reviewer expectations, evaluation criteria, and the tools used to manage reviews—along with insight into how thoughtful reviewing strengthens both authors and the broader educator community.
Whether you are new to journal reviewing or returning for a refresher, this session provides a focused, practical orientation to the J ATE review process and community.

Why attend?
Learn how your expertise directly shapes the quality, rigor, and relevance of scholarship in advanced technological education.
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WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 1 pm PT
Meeting host: Peter Kazarinoff
Join Zoom Meeting (Save and click that link at 1pm PT.)
This session is intended to introduce you to the J ATE Guidelines and reviewer expectations. In addition, we will detail the process for using the Scholastica platform, our central hub for communications. We invite you, new J ATE reviewers, and more seasoned reviewers who would like a refresher, to join us for an overview of our systems and review process.

IF the above link somehow doesn’t get you to the Zoom meeting, try this one:
https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/91028250534?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you have colleagues who would like to join this session, please let me know, and I’ll be happy to add them to our growing list.

2026 IITEA Conference Iowa Industrial Technology Education Association
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
2026 IITEA Conference Iowa Industrial Technology Education Association
February 9–10, 2026
Snow Date: February 16–17, 2026
Kinze Innovation Center | Williamsburg, IA

Website: 2026 IITEA Conference Landing Page
The 2026 IITEA Conference brings together educators and partners for two days of professional learning, collaboration, and hands-on engagement. Hosted by the IITEA, the conference focuses on shared practice, training, and applied learning in technical and industrial education.
Day 1 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) features a Community of Practice with a full day of hands-on training in select topic areas.
Day 2 (8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) includes breakout sessions, vendor engagement, special topics, and Kinze Factory Tours at the Kinze Innovation Center.
Registration: $100
Payment is accepted by cash or check only. The IITEA can accommodate standard school business office payment timelines. If a W-9 is required for payment processing, it can be downloaded from the provided link.

Micron NW and MSI Semiconductor Curriculum Summit _Register by Jan 23!!
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
—Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026—
Micron NW and MSI Semiconductor Curriculum Summit
February 10–11, 2026
San Jose
The Micron NW and MSI Semiconductor Curriculum Summit is an industry–education convening focused on semiconductor curriculum development, workforce readiness, and alignment with regional industry needs. The summit brings together industry and education partners to support curriculum alignment and workforce preparation within the semiconductor sector.
Registration:
Completion of the 2026 Micron NW and MSI Semiconductor Curriculum Summit Registration Form is required to secure participation. All registrations must be submitted by January 23, 2026. Some registration information is required for Micron security clearance.
For questions or additional information, please contact Anissa at ahamdon-morison@SEMI.org.
Website / Registration Form:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3QuozL10F0-Obe7NC6xaAsrL9swGxalDtKKABGodzltUOVpBSDEzTFFQWlk5WkFEMVhTTUROTTFOSy4u

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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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/
