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TechFest North: October 13th, 2022 (Tulalip Resort, WA)
TechFest South: November 1st, 2022 (Hilton Vancouver, WA)
The flagship event of the year is moving to the fall! Come network with your peers and check out the latest in education technology. This year we will be focusing on remote learning, Esports, student tools and devices, and networking solutions.
2022 Keynote Speakers


Don Wolff - Chief Technology Officer @ Portland Public Schools
Don Wolff came to Portland Public Schools (PPS) from the Hillsboro School District, where he served as Chief Information Officer. He oversees all PPS technology functions, including application maintenance, our data centers, help desk and hardware support, voice and data communication, and computer systems operations. Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teacher from Southern Oregon University, and a Master of Educational Technology from Pepperdine University.TECHFEST North Event, Tulalip, WA


Mark Vetter
Director of Innovation and Learning Technologies
Puyallup School District
Director of Innovation and Learning Technologies
Puyallup School District


David Olinger
Educational Consultant
Freelance Digital Strategist
Educational Consultant
Freelance Digital Strategist


Jason Dilley
Esports advisor
Sedro-Woolley High School
Esports advisor
Sedro-Woolley High School


Burlington Edison Tech Interns
Burlington Edison School District
Student-led Device Checkout & Repair
Burlington Edison School District
Student-led Device Checkout & Repair
+ More TBA
TECHFEST South Event, Vancouver, WA


Don Wolff
Chief Technology Officer
Portland Public Schools
State of Tech
Chief Technology Officer
Portland Public Schools
State of Tech


Melinda Miller
E-rate Program Manager
Intermountain Education Service
E-rate Program Manager
Intermountain Education Service


Michelle Zimmerman
Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences
Reton Prep
Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences
Reton Prep
+ More TBA
TECHFEST North Event, Tulalip, WA


Mark Vetter
Director of Innovation and Learning Technologies
Puyallup School District
Topic - Chrome vs Windows Devices
Director of Innovation and Learning Technologies
Puyallup School District
Topic - Chrome vs Windows Devices


David Olinger
Educational Consultant
Freelance Digital Strategist
Topic - Microsoft Education Tools
Educational Consultant
Freelance Digital Strategist
Topic - Microsoft Education Tools


Jason Dilley
Esports advisor
Sedro-Woolley High School
Esports advisor
Sedro-Woolley High School


Burlington Edison Tech Interns
Burlington Edison School District
Topic - Student-led Device Checkout & Repair
Burlington Edison School District
Topic - Student-led Device Checkout & Repair
+ More TBA
TECHFEST South Event, Vancouver, WA


Don Wolff
Chief Technology Officer
Portland Public Schools
Topic - State of Tech
Chief Technology Officer
Portland Public Schools
Topic - State of Tech


Melinda Miller
E-rate Program Manager
Intermountain Education Service
E-rate Program Manager
Intermountain Education Service


Michelle Zimmerman
Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences
Reton Prep
Topic - AI Education
Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences
Reton Prep
Topic - AI Education


Elizabeth Schalk
Information Technology and Support Services
Evergreen Public Schools
Topic -Team and Leadership
Information Technology and Support Services
Evergreen Public Schools
Topic -Team and Leadership
+ More TBA


TECHFEST NORTH - Tulalip, WA
Tulalip Resort & Casino
The Tulalip resort has hosted TechFest for the last 8 years. This location is perfect for getting out of the busy city and into a luxurious space. Breakout rooms and a large expo hall are all in one place, making it easy for you to learn from your peers and see the latest in technology!

TECHFEST SOUTH - Vancouver, WA
Vancouver Hilton
The location of our new South TechFest event should be the most convinient options for our customers in Oregon and south Washington. With the same amount of space as our normal event, you will be able to see all of the latest technology and sit in some of the best sessions in the PNW!CONFERENCE GENERAL SCHEDULE
08:00AM - 10:00AM | EXHIBIT OPEN |
08:30AM - 02:00PM | KEYNOTE SESSION |
09:00AM - 10:00AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - HOUR 1 |
10:15AM - 11:00AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - HOUR 2 |
11:15AM - 12:00PM | VENDOR EXHIBITS |
12:00PM - 01:00PM | LUNCH |
01:00PM - 01:45PM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - HOUR 3 |
02:00PM - 02:30PM | CLOSING MESSAGE - PRIZES! |
Jeff Utecht - Educational Consultant, Author, Speaker
Jeff was the 2001 recipient of a Bill and Melinda Gates Grant for the Technology Leadership Program. He began his career in the elementary classroom, eventually moving into technology roles and administrative positions. From Dubai to Bahrain, Jeff has given talks at events all across the globe.Dive into his session where covers how these past two years have accelerated the pace of change and the pace of technology adoption in our schools and communities. As technology leaders in our schools, where do we go next? What should our focus be and how do we not lose our momentum in helping to prepare students for their future, not our past?


Jeff Utecht - Educational Consultant, Author, Speaker
Jeff was the 2001 recipient of a Bill and Melinda Gates Grant for the Technology Leadership Program. He began his career in the elementary classroom, eventually moving into technology roles and administrative positions. From Dubai to Bahrain, Jeff has given talks at events all across the globe.Dive into his session where covers how these past two years have accelerated the pace of change and the pace of technology adoption in our schools and communities. As technology leaders in our schools, where do we go next? What should our focus be and how do we not lose our momentum in helping to prepare students for their future, not our past?




Virtual TechFest
Our digital TechFest was a great success! Thank you for attending this experience in the VirBela world.
We will continue to offer a streaming form of our in-person events going forward. This will allow educators and administrators to attend breakout sessions from leaders in the industry, from the comfort of their offices and homes.
"Even during a pandemic where we cannot meet in person MicroK12 pulls off an amazing conference that offered a
stunning "realworld-in-person" feel! Always the best local/regional EdTech affair!"
- Brooke Trisler: Chief Technology Officer, Mukilteo School District
PREVIOUS FEATURED SPEAKERS


Thomas Furness III - Grandfather of Virtual Reality


Brooke Trisler - Chief Technology Officer - Mukilteo SD


Mark Finstrom - Chief Technology Officer - Highline Public Schools


Mandy Manning - 2018 National Teacher of the Year


Thuan Nguyen - Former Assistant Superintendent at Kent SD


Michelle Zimmerman - Director of Innovative T&L - Renton Prep


Abby Zenk - Chief Instruction and Assessment Officer, RPCS


Eric Chambers - Director of E-rate and Special Services


Jeff Charbonneau - 2013 National Teacher of the Year


Fran Mauney - Intel K-12 Education Leader


Shannon Davenport - Director of Professional Learning


Dennis Small - Educational Technology Director - OSPI
Who Attends?


Janice Wintermyer - Technology Coach
Snoqualmie Valley School District, WAI enjoyed making connections with others in nearby districts, and also seeing the new products available in the EdTech world!


Dan Fleck - User Experience
Portland Public Schools, ORTechFest is a conference that should not be missed! Informative sessions, excellent vendor exhibits, and at an amazing location! I look forward to it every year.


Steve Ostrom - Computer Science
Post Falls School District, IDTechfest was a fantastic conference. The knowledge base of the presenters was extraordinary. I am planning on attending again next year and am inviting my Technology Director and other teachers so that they can also experience this technology opportunity for themselves.


Debra Spencer-Grant - Language Arts & Social Studies
Tacoma Public Schools, WAIt always important to include our student voices in the presentations! Loved talking to the Renton Prep young men that I encountered and had a chance to talk with at every vendor table.


Tracy Dabbs - Technology and Innovation Coordinator
Burlington-Edison School District, WAI always look forward to TechFest each year. It is a great place to network with other districts as we always learn from each other. The vendors are amazing and always help us look to the future for our learning spaces. Thank you for this inspiring event!


Jonathan Maynard - Director of Information Services
Jonathan Maynard - Director of Information ServicesConference you should attend each and every year!!
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