UPCOMING EVENT

Hi-Tec Conference 2026

ABOUT THE EVENT
Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program.

HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.

What We Do

HI-TEC explores the convergence of scientific disciplines and technologies including:

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Bio and Agricultural Technologies
  • Energy and Environmental Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Information, Communications, and Geospatial Technologies
  • Learning, Evaluation, and Research
  • Micro and Nanotechnologies
  • Security Technologies
  • Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
  • Emerging Technologies
  • WHEN
    July 27th-30th | 7am daily
    WHERE
    Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin Texas
    AUDIENCE
    Community College and University Educators, High School Educator, Workforce Development Advocates, Trade Organizations, Industry Professionals, and Technicians
    REGISTRATION
    Registration opens March 10, 2026