TechFest South 2025

Show Schedule

08:30AM Breakfast & Check-In

09:00AM Opening Keynote

10:00AM Breakout #1

11:00AM Breakout #2

12:00PM Lunch

01:00PM Breakout Session #3

02:00PM Closing Keynote

02:30PM Happy Hour (sponsored by Promethean)

Hotel Information

Wednesday and Thursday night bookings available

Reservation cutoff Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
*subject to availability

Room Rate: Thursday, October 23: $179 - Single Occupancy
Friday, October 24: $179 - Single Occupancy

The extra person charge for each additional occupant is $20.00 per person, per night. All room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes & fees, currently 12.9%.

To make reservations, please call 1-877-540-7800

Request the MicroK12 TechFest rate.

Opening Keynote

Nash Fung

Session Speaker

Software Evaluation | Cindy Darden

Session Speaker

TBD | Rachel Wente-Chaney

Session Speaker

Herding Cats, Winning Hearts | Kathi Etchemendy

Leading Big Projects When Budgets Are Small

Session Speaker

From Network to Notebook | Kristina Wambold

Unlocking Learner Potential with AI and Differentiation | AI is here, and it's changing the game. This interactive session is about shifting our perspective from just being "gatekeepers of technology" to becoming true partners in learning. We'll dive into the world of AI tools, but not just the tech specs. We’ll explore how these tools—like Magic School, Brisk, and Colleague AI—can be a secret weapon for something called Universal Design for Learning (UDL), helping teachers proactively remove barriers to learning for all students. This isn't just a lecture; it's a conversation. We want to hear your questions and ideas, and we'll tackle real problems together. By the end, you'll have a new perspective on AI's potential and a handful of practical tools you can start recommending and supporting tomorrow.

Session Speaker

TBD | Marc Elliot

Session Speaker

TBD | Adrienne Farrow

Session Speaker

TBD | Mark Vetter

Session Speaker

Voices, Choices, & AI | Justin Huntley

Student-Driven Differentiation in the Digital Age | In an era where technology is reshaping classrooms, how can educators harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to amplify student voice, honor individual learning pathways, and foster authentic engagement? Voices, Choices, & AI: Student-Driven Differentiation in the Digital Age explores practical, powerful strategies for using digital tools—including emerging AI platforms—to support differentiated instruction that centers student agency.

Closing Keynote

MicroK12's Annual Education Technology Conference

Registration is officially open for TechFest South!

Show Schedule

Hotel Information

Meet Our Speakers

Nash Fung

Software Evaluation | Cindy Darden

TBD | Rachel Wente-Chaney

Herding Cats, Winning Hearts | Kathi Etchemendy

From Network to Notebook | Kristina Wambold

TBD | Marc Elliot

TBD | Adrienne Farrow

TBD | Mark Vetter

Voices, Choices, & AI | Justin Huntley

Panel Discussion with Superintendent Peter Rosenkrantz | Hosted by Mark Vetter

TechFest South is coming to Salem, Or on October 24th.

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