Postsecondary CTE Summit - Postsecondary CTE Summit

Powering Possibility: Advancing Postsecondary CTE Impact

Join a vibrant community of practitioners and researchers shaping the future of career and technical education at ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026 as we celebrate ACTE’s 100th anniversary and explore innovative strategies to strengthen the impact of CTE.

Who should attend:
Educators, administrators, researchers and professionals engaged in CTE and adult education programs. This includes individuals from private and public postsecondary institutions, such as technical schools, community colleges, universities, career centers, correctional facilities and industry.

What to Expect

Signature event designed specifically for postsecondary CTE professionals

Workshops, Tours & More

Enhance your conference experience with immersive workshops and behind-the-scenes tours.

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Multiple Choice Film

Discover how one school district is redefining career-connected learning and expanding opportunities for every student in the inspiring documentary Multiple Choice.

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Inspiring Keynote

Hear from Anne M. Kress, Ph.D., president of one of the nation's largest community colleges and a nationally recognized leader in higher education and student success.

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Why Attend?

Connect with peers, gain actionable insights and discover strategies to strengthen programs, support learners and meet workforce needs.

Secondary to Postsecondary Pathways

Discover strategies that strengthen secondary-to-postsecondary alignment, improve learner transitions and build seamless career pathways that support long-term success.

Collaborative Solutions

Work alongside faculty, administrators, researchers and system leaders to tackle today's most pressing postsecondary CTE challenges through meaningful discussion and shared problem-solving.

Emerging Technologies

Explore how AI, automation, advanced manufacturing and other emerging technologies are transforming teaching, learning and workforce preparation.

Postsecondary CTE Workforce

Discover practical approaches to strengthening the postsecondary CTE workforce, cultivating talent and creating supportive workplace cultures that empower staff and improve student outcomes.

Funding, Policy & Systems Alignment

Gain practical insights into funding strategies, federal and state policy implementation and cross-system partnerships that strengthen postsecondary CTE programs.

Actionable Takeaways

Leave with evidence-informed strategies, real-world examples and practical ideas you can immediately apply to improve programs, strengthen partnerships and advance learner outcomes.