ACTE's CareerTech VISION 2026

ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the premier event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals, convening more than 6,000 secondary and postsecondary educators, business leaders and industry experts from around the world. As the largest annual gathering in the CTE community, this event serves as the centerpiece of ACTE's centennial celebration, marking 100 years of leadership, innovation and impact in CTE. Attendees will honor the legacy of the past century while engaging with leaders and experts in the field, shaping the future of education and workforce development. ACTE's CareerTech VISION and centennial celebration will take place Dec. 2-5 (Wednesday-Saturday) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Attendees will have access to a comprehensive array of professional development opportunities designed to enhance their expertise and expand their impact. The conference features an impressive lineup of presenters and leaders who will share their perspectives on current trends and the evolving landscape of CTE. With hundreds of concurrent educational sessions, participants can dive into topics such as covering instructional best practices, curriculum design, hands-on strategies for improving student outcomes and more! Additionally, the CareerTech Expo offers a dynamic space to explore the latest tools, technologies and resources that drive innovation in education and industry. VISION's concurrent educational sessions are tailored to meet the needs of professionals across all CTE disciplines, providing fresh insights and timely discussions on high-quality secondary and postsecondary CTE. Content areas include agricultural education, business and marketing, counseling and career development, family and consumer sciences, engineering and technology, health science, the skilled trades, and work-based learning, among others. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas with peers or discover new instructional strategies, VISION delivers an immersive and transformative experience for the entire CTE community.