2027 ACTE Region V Leadership Conference

April 7–9, 2027 | Colorado Springs, CO
Sound The Bell: Time To Lead

Welcome to Colorado Springs, where bold ideas and breathtaking views set the stage for powerful leadership! We’re thrilled to gather CTE professionals from across Region V to connect, collaborate, and champion the future of Career and Technical Education.

As we “Sound the Bell,” let it be a call to elevate our programs, inspire our students, and strengthen our impact.  Welcome to the 2027 Region V Conference — it’s time to lead! 🔔

CONFERENCE HOTEL

The conference will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Colorado Springs, 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.  Check out the hotel via this 360* virtual tour!

  • Hotel booking link will be available in May 2026
  • Sleeping room rate is $129 plus taxes and includes wifi
  • Self-parking is complimentary
  • Complimentary hotel shuttle available to/from the Co Springs Airport
    • 6:00 am – 11:00 pm on a space available basis
  • Denver International Airport is about a 90 minute drive from hotel

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION RATES

EARLY BIRD RATE (through Feb. 15)
Member: $475
Non-member: $500

REGULAR RATE (Feb. 16 – March 19)
Member: $525
Non-member $600

There are SOOO many things to do in the Pikes Peak Region – check out the possibilities in the COS & Pikes Peak Region Official Vacation Planner!  The conference ends Friday late afternoon so that you will have time to explore the beauty and wonder of Colorado Springs over the weekend, before heading home.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2027

8:00 am – 12:00 pm    Region V Policy Committee Meeting
12:00 pm – 7:30 pm    Registration open
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm    Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm      Leadership 101
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Region V Committee meetings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Exhibitor set up
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm      Exhibitors open
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm      Networking Event and dessert

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2027

7:30 am – 1:30 pm      Registration open; breakfast on your own
8:00 am – 1:30 pm      Exhibitors open
8:15 am – 8:45 am       First Time Attendee Orientation
9:00 am – 10:30 am     Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker
10:45 am – 11:35 am   Breakouts Session 1
11:45 am – 1:15 pm    Buffet Lunch, Innovative Program & Hall of Fame Awards
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm      Educational Tours
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm      Post-tour Debrief by State and dinner on your own (details to follow)

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2027

7:30 am – 12:00 pm    Registration open
7:30 am – 3:30 pm      Exhibitors open
7:45 am – 9:00 am       Breakfast Buffet & Region V Business Meeting
9:10 am – 10:00 am     Breakouts Session 2
10:10 am – 11:00 am   Breakouts Session 3
11:10 am – 12:10 pm  Student Showcase
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm    Excellence Awards Celebration Buffet
2:10 pm – 3:00 pm      Breakouts Session 4
3:10 pm – 4:00 pm      Breakouts Session 5

Stay and enjoy all that Colorado Springs & the Pikes Peak Region has to offer before you safely travel home!