Professional Development Conference

Conference graphic created by Abel Lloyd, Ma-Su School District.

2026 Professional Development Conference

EMPOWERING FUTURES: INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

October 4 - 7, 2026

October 4 - Pre-Conference
October 5 & 6 - Conference
October 7 - Post-Conference

2026 Conference Agenda

Main Conference Agendas:

Day 1, October 5 Agenda – agenda coming soon

Day 2, October 5 Agenda – agenda coming soon

Pre & Post Conference Activities

October 5, 2026 Pre-Conference

*If registering for pre-conference only, cost is $100 

Option 1:   
Option 2: TBA

October 7, 2026 Post-Conference 

*If registering for post conference only, cost is $100
From Insight to Action: Workforce Tours & Talk:
Cap off your conference experience with a full day of networking, hands-on learning, and site visits designed to strengthen workforce partnerships. The morning features presentations from regional training centers, the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, and industry leaders across key sectors such as healthcare, construction, and maritime. Learn how training programs, postsecondary institutions, and employers are aligning efforts to support Alaska’s future workforce. These sessions will feature the Alaska AHEC are more.
After a networking lunch, choose to stay for more workforce talks or choose from two immersive afternoon tours:

Registration is Open!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION COSTS: 

  • Full Package (pre/post and main conference days, plus awards luncheon) $675
  • Pre-Conference Only (October 4th) $100
  • Main Conference Event Only (October 5th & 6th)  $475
  • Post-Conference Only (October 7th) $100
  • Awards Luncheon Only (October 6th)  $75

THE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

How do I secure Accommodation?

Use this BOOKING LINK to book your hotel rooms online. Online group discount code is AKACTE25

 

Hotel Conference Rates

Rooms will be $189 per night based on single or double occupancy

ACTE Excellence Award Nominations

The nominations are open for the 2026 Annual Excellence Awards for Alaska ACTE. Deadline for submission will be September 26, 2026. 

Award categories are: 

  • Teacher of the Year
  • Administrator of the Year
  • Postsecondary Professional of the Year
  • Counseling and Career Development Professional Award
  • New Teacher of the Year
  • Teacher Educator of the Year
  • Carl Perkins Community Service Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
To find out more about the awards and to submit your nominations, CLICK HERE

Professional Development Credit & CEU

Information and registration forms for the CEU or credit options will be coming soon, and also be available at the registration desk at the conference.

2025 Vendors & Partners

Interested in a Partnership with Alaska ACTE? Many of our Partnership Tiers include premium vendor space at the Conference. See our partnership information page!

If you are interested in being a vendor only at the Professional Development Conference (but not a partner) please complete this Vendor Application form.

Thank You to our Alaska ACTE 2026 Vendors!

Silver Level

Bronze Level

PDC Vendors