NCED Connect Symposium

Location: Koury Conference Center, Greensboro, NC

Join Us in Greensboro for NCED Connect Symposium 2026

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.
👉 https://go.ncdpi.gov/nced26leaderpathway

Preview the Symposium Experience

Take a sneak peek at featured sessions, speakers, and highlights in our NCED Connect Symposium Highlights Flipbook.
👉 https://go.ncdpi.gov/26NCEDhighlights

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.

Tab/Accordion Items

Ticket Categories & Pricing **New!**

Early Bird Registration (extended through Dec. 22)

Individual Registration: $250 – Save before the early bird deadline!
SOLD OUT: Team Builder 5-Pack: Buy 4, get 1 free ($250 each) – perfect for small teams.
SOLD OUT: Buy 8, Get 2 Free + 1 Hotel Room: Register 8, get 2 free registrations plus one complimentary hotel room for three nights – ideal for larger district teams.

General Registration (Dec. 23–Jan. 13)

Individual: $350
Group: $350 each (invoiced together)

Late Registration (Jan. 14–Feb. 9): $450 each

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 September 30, 2025 using the link below:

Submit Your Proposal Here - You are needed!

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. Teams purchasing the Buy 8, Get 2 Free + 1 Hotel Room package will receive details for their complimentary stay via email for the first attendee registered.

Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Make your room reservation using this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51089195

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 January 7, 2026.

For additional assistance, please contact Jill Darrough at jill.darrough@dpi.nc.gov

About the NC AI Solve-a-Thon:

Student teams led by a supported by a coach will:

Identify a local community issue
Develop an innovative solution using AI tools
Present their ideas in virtual pitch sessions this November

The top teams will advance to the statewide final pitch event on February 11, 2026, at the NCED Connect Symposium in Greensboro, N.C.

Key Dates & Details

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.

Thank you to our 2026 NCED Connect Sponsors

2026 NCED Connect Resources
Event Map	Included Meals	Internet Access
NCSIS Sessions	Phase II Training Site - TBA	Presenter Information
NCSIS Knowledge Owl	Upcoming NCSIS Events	Dinner Options