ACTE's Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026

Powering Possibility: Advancing Postsecondary CTE Impact. This summit brings together forward-thinking practitioners and researchers to shape the future of career and technical education (CTE). It offers practical, action-oriented sessions focusing on emerging technologies, aligned career pathways, leadership and policy implementation, and strengthening the CTE workforce. Attendees can expect to gain real-world strategies, share lessons learned, and engage in dialogue connecting innovation to impact, supporting stronger outcomes for learners, institutions, and employers in an evolving workforce landscape. Key themes include: Emerging Technologies and Innovation in Postsecondary CTE; Strengthening Secondary-Postsecondary CTE Pathways; Aligning Policy, Funding, and Systems to Strengthen Postsecondary CTE; and Strengthening the Postsecondary CTE Workforce - Faculty, Staff, and Institutional Capacity.