Loading…
arrow_back View All Dates
Monday, November 2
 

7:30am EST

Leadership Summit Registration
Monday November 2, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm EST

Monday November 2, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm EST
  Registration

8:00am EST

Breakfast
Monday November 2, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EST

Monday November 2, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

8:30am EST

Kickoff Opening Remarks
Monday November 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EST
We’ll launch the Leadership Summit with a welcome and a look ahead at what’s in store for Day 1.

This session provides a quick overview of the agenda, highlights key themes, and sets the tone for a day of collaboration and conversation.
Speakers
avatar for Dorann Avey

Dorann Avey

Digital Learning Director, Nebraska Department of Education

Monday November 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EST
  Community Gatherings

9:00am EST

Keynote: Kevin Honeycutt
Monday November 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST

Speakers
avatar for Kevin Honeycutt

Kevin Honeycutt

Monday Keynote
Kevin has worked with teachers and students in 49 states plus Puerto Rico and has delivered keynotes to audiences all over the world in places such as Norway, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Barcelona, New Zealand, London, Manila, multiple provinces in Canada and multiple cities in Australia... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST
  Learning Sessions

10:00am EST

Break
Monday November 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Monday November 2, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

10:15am EST

Beyond Screen Time: Rethinking State Ed Tech Policy and Evidence to Answer the Hard Questions
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
How do we measure the success of technology use in schools beyond screen time? This session brings together state policy leaders from Utah and North Dakota to explore evidence-based approaches that emphasize quality, impact, accountability, and educational value rather than minutes spent on a device.
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
  Breakout Sessions

10:15am EST

Beyond the Hub: Building Coherent Statewide Support Through Data Interoperability
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
How can states move from fragmented initiatives to a coordinated digital ecosystem? This session explores strategies for strengthening communication, support, and statewide alignment while building the data and interoperability infrastructure needed for every district to participate effectively
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
  Breakout Sessions

10:15am EST

Does EdTech Work? Proving the Return on State EdTech Investments
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Are your technology investments delivering results? This session explores how states can combine usage analytics with rapid-cycle evaluation to determine whether purchased tools are being used and whether they are improving student outcomes, informing smarter purchasing and renewal decisions
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
  Breakout Sessions

10:15am EST

From AI to Infrastructure: Building Sustainable Literacy Systems at Scale
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
How can technology partnerships drive lasting literacy gains? This session highlights how AI-supported coaching, implementation support, and strong state partnerships have evolved into sustainable literacy infrastructure with measurable impact. Learn from Nebraska’s experience and the Swivl partnership as they share lessons for long-term success.
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
  Breakout Sessions

10:15am EST

Georgia’s Connected Ecosystem: Unifying Content, Platforms, and Professional Learning
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Learn how Georgia is building a connected digital learning ecosystem. This session showcases the Inspire/Velocity platform, standards-aligned content, and the GPB EdTalks partnership to deliver high-quality resources and flexible professional learning opportunities for educators.
Monday November 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am EST
  Breakout Sessions

11:00am EST

Break
Monday November 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EST

Monday November 2, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

11:15am EST

Relationship Building with SETDA Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SETDA
Monday November 2, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EST
Open to all SETDA corporate membership tiers and Leadership Summit sponsors.

SETDA channel partners, Joyce Whitby and Rita Ferrandino, share their experience on maximizing your relationship with SETDA members.


Monday November 2, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EST
  Breakout Sessions

11:15am EST

Platinum Focus Group Session: Classlink
Monday November 2, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EST

Monday November 2, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EST
  Focus Groups

12:15pm EST

Lunch
Monday November 2, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST

Monday November 2, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

1:30pm EST

Break
Monday November 2, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Monday November 2, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

1:45pm EST

Gold Focus Group Session 1 (30 min)
Monday November 2, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
SETDA Focus Groups offer a unique opportunity, available exclusively to Gold, Platinum, and Keystone Corporate Members, for state and affiliate members to engage in meaningful, two-way dialogue with companies shaping the future of K–12 digital learning. These interactive sessions are designed to solicit candid feedback—not sales pitches—on product development, implementation strategies, and policy alignment. The insights shared help influence how tools are built and implemented across state systems nationwide.


Monday November 2, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
  Focus Groups

2:15pm EST

Break
Monday November 2, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EST
Monday November 2, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EST
  Networking: Meals & Breaks

2:30pm EST

Gold Focus Group Session 2 (30 min)
Monday November 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST

SETDA Focus Groups offer a unique opportunity, available exclusively to Gold, Platinum, and Keystone Corporate Members, for state and affiliate members to engage in meaningful, two-way dialogue with companies shaping the future of K–12 digital learning. These interactive sessions are designed to solicit candid feedback—not sales pitches—on product development, implementation strategies, and policy alignment. The insights shared help influence how tools are built and implemented across state systems nationwide.

Monday November 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST
  Focus Groups

3:05pm EST

Cybersecurity & Privacy Collaborative Meeting
Monday November 2, 2026 3:05pm - 4:05pm EST
In-person meeting for the members of SETDA's Cybersecurity & Privacy Collaborative, a professional learning community of state edtech leaders and corporate members focused on developing resources, assessing state-level K-12 cybersecurity advocacy efforts, and crafting policy recommendations.
Monday November 2, 2026 3:05pm - 4:05pm EST
  Collaborative Meetings

4:00pm EST

Homecoming Reception
Monday November 2, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
In the true spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, we encourage everyone to proudly don their state gear, showcasing their regional pride and adding a colorful touch to our professional tailgate networking and product showcase experience. So, dust off those jerseys and hats, and let's celebrate the diverse spirit of our community in style!

Special thanks to event sponsor Center for Digital Education for their generous support of this conference activity. 
Monday November 2, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
  Community Gatherings
 
2026 SETDA Leadership Summit
From $948.66

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Conference Scheduling Software • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Filtered by Date - 
Clear filter
Sunday, November 1
Monday, November 2
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Collaborative Meetings
  • Committee Meetings
  • Community Gatherings
  • Ed Forum
  • Focus Groups
  • Learning Sessions
  • Membership Convocation
  • Networking: Meals & Breaks
  • Registration
  • Popular