Techfest 2022 - North and South Events

TechFest North: October 13th, 2022 (Tulalip Resort, WA)

TechFest South: November 1st, 2022 (Hilton Vancouver, WA)

2021 Media Archive

2021 Vendor Interviews

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

David Olinger

Educational Consultant

Freelance Digital Strategist

Jason Dilley

Esports advisor

Sedro-Woolley High School

Burlington Edison Tech Interns

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

Melinda Miller

E-rate Program Manager

Intermountain Education Service

Michelle Zimmerman

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

David Olinger
Educational Consultant
Freelance Digital Strategist

Topic - Microsoft Education Tools

Jason Dilley
Esports advisor
Sedro-Woolley High School

Burlington Edison Tech Interns
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

Melinda Miller
E-rate Program Manager
Intermountain Education Service

Michelle Zimmerman
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

+ 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 North - Register Now!

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!

TechFest South - Register Now!

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

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.

Techfest Media Collection

Twitch Live Stream Recordings

"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

Techfest Media Collection

Who Attends?

Janice Wintermyer - Technology Coach

Snoqualmie Valley School District, WA
I 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, OR
TechFest 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, ID
Techfest 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, WA
It 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, WA
I 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!