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Connect 2026 Summer Conference: July 13-15th at the Riverside Hotel in Boise
This year with the help of CTEI, Connect 2026 is bringing the energy with our theme Soundtrack to Success. As we return to Riverside, we’re leaning into the nostalgia of the 80s through early 2000s, celebrating the energy, creativity, and impact of Career Technical Education. Together, we’ll explore how CTE continues to shape futures, one track at a time.
Connect is Idaho’s premier CTE professional development opportunity! Updates, keynotes, professional development opportunities, and networking. It’s Idaho’s biggest gathering of CTE peers, programs, and industry partners.
Thank you to the 512 people who attended our 2025 Connect Summer Conference, and a special thank you to our friends at North Idaho College and College of Southern Idaho for hosting us! In 2026, we’ll be returning to Boise.
Sponsorship Levels
Cost: $1000 – $1500
Benefits:
- Highlighted on Connect website and attendee app
- One conference registration, provides meal and access to attendee communications
- One table at exhibitor fair
- Opportunity to present a breakout session (45 min. or 30 min. session)
If you are interested in coordinating something outside of these parameters, please contact Jorian.
This is Idaho’s premier CTE professional development opportunity.
Resources
Submit a proposal to present at Connect 2026 open now through the end of May
Submit a poster proposal to participate in the new poster session at Connect 2026! Click the link for more details.
Attendees can call Riverside at (208) 343-1871 and ask for the Connect Conference group rate.
Need More Information?
Jorian Underwood
Outreach Coordinator
208-429-5535