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

2027 Region V Conference – DoubleTree Colorado Springs – Booking Link
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Group Name: 2027 Region V Conference
Arrival Date: 04.06.2026
Departure Date: 04.10.2026

  • Booking Link Directions:  If you have a Hilton Honors number, sign in to your account at the beginning of the reservation process. Please note that the dates will automatically display a check-in date of the 7th and a check-out date of the 10th. If you need to change the dates, you can update the check-in and/or check-out dates by clicking on the dates next to “Edit Stay” at the top of the page, selecting your desired dates, and then clicking “Update.”
  • Sleeping room rate is $129 plus taxes and includes wifi
  • Self-parking is complimentary
  • 360 virtual tour of hotel
  • 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
9:00 am – 10:30 am    General Session 1 & Keynote Speaker
10:45 am – 11:35 am   Breakouts Session 1, including First Timers Orientation
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    General Session 2 & 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!