Registration to open March 15, 2026

Exhibitor Registration to open February 2026

Registration Deadline is July 5

When?

July 13-17, 2026

Sessions held live July 13-17 will not be recorded

Where?

Twin City Quarter
301 W 5th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Agenda by Cluster - Pathway

Cost?*

$250 - prior to May 1, 2026
$300 - May 1 - 31, 2026
$350 - June 1 - July 5, 2026

2026 CTE Summer Conference

The NC Department of Public Instruction in partnership with the NC Association for Career and Technical Education are excited to bring you this year's 2026 Summer Conference. What can you expect this year? 

  • Collective sessions for collaboration across curricula

  • Keynote speaker Tuesday @ 1 p.m.

  • Hands-on experiences

  • 3 full days of content for all program areas

  • Additional options for walking tours and networking events in the city

  • CTE Curriculum Resource showcase

  • Interactive conference app