NCED Connect Symposium
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📣 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!
We’re excited to announce our next 𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺—a premier statewide event designed to connect people, platforms, and possibilities across North Carolina’s education community.
🗓 September 29 – October 1, 2026
📍 Koury Convention Center | Greensboro, NC
No matter your role in education, NCED Connect Symposium has something for you. Whether your work focuses on digital learning, AI, instructional technology, school library media, student information systems, leadership, or other educational initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across North Carolina, discover new ideas, and grow your professional network.
✨ Connect with peers
💡 Explore new ideas
🚀 Shape the future of education
📌 Mark your calendar and stay tuned—more details coming soon!
February NCED Connect Symposium 2026
Location: Koury Conference Center, Greensboro, NC
We invite you to be part of this year’s NCED Connect Symposium as we come together to connect, learn, and lead—now with an even stronger emphasis on keeping our systems and communities secure.
The NCED Connect Symposium brings together North Carolina’s digital teaching and learning leaders, technology directors, central office leadership, instructional coaches, NCSIS data managers and leads, and district innovators for three days of powerful collaboration and forward-thinking sessions.
This statewide event is designed to connect people, platforms, and possibilities across North Carolina’s education ecosystem.
Attendees will explore the latest updates on NCED Connect (NCEES, Schoolnet, LMS), NCSIS (Infinite Campus), School Connectivity, E-Rate, Cybersecurity, and Digital Teaching & Learning initiatives—all while participating in hands-on sessions led by DPI teams, regional experts, and district practitioners.
What to Expect
Through keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, participants will:
- Discover integrated solutions that power digital learning environments
- Learn about emerging technologies and AI integration in classrooms
- Collaborate on best practices for connectivity, cybersecurity, and instructional innovation
- Strengthen connections with colleagues and partners across the state
Additional featured events include:
- Student AI Solve-A-Thon
- Annual School Library Media Directors Meeting
- Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
- And more!
See Where You Fit in Our Leadership Pathway
Discover how your current role—and your future goals—align with our Leadership Pathway.
See Where You Fit in Our School Library Pathway
Discover how your current role—and your future goals—align with our School Library Media Coordinator & Library Leaders Pathway.
Preview the Symposium Experience
Take a sneak peek at featured sessions, speakers, and highlights in our NCED Connect Symposium Highlights Flipbook.
We look forward to seeing you at NCED Connect Symposium 2026 as we continue building bridges between data, instruction, and innovation—because when North Carolina educators connect, students thrive.
Early Bird Registration (through Aug 28)
Individual Registration: $250 – Save before the early bird deadline!
Team Builder 5-Pack: Buy 4, get 1 free ($250 each) – perfect for small teams.
Early Bird Team Registration: $250 per person
General Registration (Aug 29–Sept 10)
Individual: $350
Group: $350 each (invoiced together)
Late Registration (Sept 11–Sept 29)
- Individual: $450
Presenter Registration: Please see separate email.
**Invoices are automatically emailed upon registration and should be paid within two weeks.
We invite you to share your expertise by submitting a session proposal.
Please complete the Call for Proposals by June 15th using the link below:
Now accepting reservations!
The event will be held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Discounted room rates and booking links will be shared upon registration.
Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about the event.
Interested in a sponsorship opportunity for the 2026 NCED Connect Symposium?
Visit NCED Connect 2026 - Sponsorship Opportunities for details about our Tiers.
If you are interested, APPLY HERE: 2026 NCED Connect Sponsorship Application by September 15, 2026.
For additional assistance, please contact Lauren Boucher
- Identify a local community issue
- Develop an innovative solution using AI tools
- Present their ideas in virtual pitch sessions this November
- Registration Opens: September 2, 2025- Closes Oct. 6, 2025 (Only requires coach's information. Student information will be due Oct. 27)
- Informational Webinars:
- Webinar Recording: go.ncdpi.gov/Solve-A-Thon-Webinar
- Resources & Information: go.ncdpi.gov/NC-AI-Solve-A-Thon
More than just a competition, the NC AI Solve-a-Thon provides students with the opportunity to strengthen essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and the responsible use of technology.
We encourage schools and districts to share this opportunity widely and support student teams in registering and preparing their projects.
For questions, please contact the Office of Digital Teaching and Learning at solveathon@dpi.nc.gov.