NCED Connect Symposium

The NCED Connect Conference, scheduled for February 9–11, 2026, is brought to you by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning. This event is tailored for district and school leaders, SIS coordinators, data managers, librarians, instructional technology facilitators, and instructional coaches. The conference will feature sessions on the North Carolina School Information System, all NCED Connect applications, instructional technology pedagogy, data privacy, and school libraries.

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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!

We are now accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event. 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, complete the 2026 NCED Connect Sponsorship Application by January 7, 2026.

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