Technology Conference

MAY 12-14 • 2026

31st ANNUAL

Technology Conference
We Are 26:
The Future of Tech

Innovation meets education at the South Padre Island Convention Center—uniting technology, cybersecurity, STEM, libraries, and infrastructure to transform learning.

Making Innovation Our Goal

Join us for the 31st Annual Technology Conference on May 12-14 2026, at the South Padre Island Convention Center! Don't miss the opportunity to attend innovative break-out sessions, presentations, and hands-on workshops.

Learn About These Topics

Information Technology
& Administration
Networking &
Cybersecurity
Instructional Technology
& Library Services
AI in
Education

Agenda At A Glance

Tuesday, May 12

Time
Session
8:30 AM - 3:25 PM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Welcome & Opening
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Session 1
11:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Exhibitor Session
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3
3:25 PM - 4:10 PM
Session 4
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Door Prizes

Wednesday, May 13

Time
Session
8:00 AM - 3:25 PM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 2
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Exhibit Session
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
Session 3
11:55 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch Break
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
Session 4
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Exhibit Hall
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Session 5
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Door Prizes
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Social Dinner

Thursday, May 14

Time
Session
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 2
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Exhibitor Session
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Session 3 & 4:
Interactive Whole Group Activity Led by Region One STEM Department
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Door Prizes
Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker

Carl Hooker

Author

Carl Hooker is an executive leader with 25+ years of experience driving large-scale innovation across K-12 Education and theeducation technology sector. Founder and CEO of HookerTech LLC, advising leading EdTech companies and school systems onAI integration, digital transformation, and innovation strategy. Known for building influential communities, launching nationalconferences, and leading one of the first 1:1 iPad school districts in the United States.