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2026 CACTE CAREERTECH SUMMIT WELCOMES YOU!
July 19-23, 2026
PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER
Pueblo, CO

FAQs and up-to-date conference information can be found on the 2026 CACTE CareerTech Summit Page.
Registration rates, lodging information, and the Call for Proposals link are located there.

For General Conference Questions, contact Sheri Bryant, Assistant Director & Conference Coordinator, at [email protected]
For Exhibitor Questions and Support, contact Janet Brophy, Summit Assistant, at [email protected]
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Wednesday, July 22
 

7:30am MDT

Morning Beverage Service, sponsored by CWDC (included for all)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am MDT
PCC Hallways
Enjoy coffee, hot tea and/or iced tea while you visit with fellow attendees.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am MDT
PCC Hallways Pueblo Convention Center

7:30am MDT

Registration Check-in Desk Open
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Registration Desk - Outside Fortino Hall
Check in for the 2026 CACTE Summit - pick up your name badge, find fun badge ribbons and get acclimated to the Summit!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Registration Desk - Outside Fortino Hall Pueblo Convention Center
  Registration and Help Desk

8:00am MDT

Exhibitors Open
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 1:45pm MDT
PCC Hallways
Exhibitors will be available for a shorter day, before wrapping up their time at the 2026 CACTE CareerTech Summit!

Grab those final business cards, don't forget to use our cool QR CODE on the name badge, and be ready to advocate back in your building for the cool tools, resources, and equipment to bring high-quality CTE programming to your students and staff!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 EXHIBITORS!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 1:45pm MDT
PCC Hallways Pueblo Convention Center
  Exhibitors

8:30am MDT

General Session Two
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Fortino Grand Hall A/B
This general session will bring greetings and updated information at both the national and state levels. 

Thank you to our Division Day Sponsor, Colorado Workforce Development Council for their generous sponsorship toward today's food and beverage events and the continued work in 26/27 of expanded support for focus on work-based learning professional development. 
Speakers
avatar for Alisha Hyslop

Alisha Hyslop

Chief Policy, Research & Content Officer, ACTE
Dr. Alisha Hyslop has spent 25 years working in career and technical education and is
currently the Chief Policy, Research & Content Officer at the national Association for
Career and Technical Education. At ACTE, Alisha leads the organization’s policy,
advocacy, research, program... Read More →
avatar for Victoria Crownover

Victoria Crownover

Associate State Director of CTE, Colorado Community College System
Victoria is the Associate State CTE Director and will serve as a facilitator for CTE and Julesburg, Lamar Community College, Littleton, Strasburg, Westminster, and Woodland Park team members implementing FY26 Innovations in CTE Grant projects who will be featured.
State of the State CACTE July 2026 pdf
CACTE General Session July2026 pptx
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Fortino Grand Hall A/B Pueblo Convention Center
  General Sessions

10:15am MDT

Colorado CTE Updates w/ Program Directors & CTSO State Leaders
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Room locations vary by division
Administration and PACE - Exhibit Hall A1
Agriculture - Marriott-Meeting Room 2
Business -Meeting Room 4/5
Counseling & Career Development AND ACE -Fortino Grand Hall C-East
Engineering, Technology & Media Arts -Heroes Pavilion
Family and Consumer Sciences -Murphy Sitter Room (Marriott)
Health and Public Safety, Law Enforcement - Meeting Room 3
Skilled Trades -Fortino Grand Hall C-West
Work-Based Learning -Exhibit Hall A2

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Room locations vary by division Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

11:30am MDT

CACTE Awards Luncheon & Officer Installation, sponsored by CWDC (included for all)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall A/B
Come celebrate Colorado’s brightest champions with us! Each year CACTE is delighted to honor the educational leaders, teachers, students, and community members who are creating new opportunities and innovation across Colorado CTE.

We’re especially excited to recognize the outstanding members chosen to serve as officers on the CACTE Executive Committee for 2026–27. Join us in cheering them on—their leadership promises a fantastic year ahead!

Need more reason to attend? Celebrate ACTE's 100th birthday with a festive cupcake!

Special thanks to luncheon sponsor, the Colorado Workforce Development Council!

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall A/B Pueblo Convention Center
  General Sessions

1:30pm MDT

ACE-CTE for All Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE: 

1:30-2:00-Annual Business Meeting
2:00-3:00-Collaboration & Care (ACE/CCD/PACE)
3:00-3:10-Grab Snack & Travel Time to Pueblo Community College Tour
900 W Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
3:15-4:45-Campus Tour OR Team Talk
5:00-Depart for Social Activity at Gold Dust Saloon

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A2 Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

CACTA-Administration Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A1
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE: 

1:45-2:30-Annual Business Meeting
2:30-2:45-Officer Installation-Debbie Nelson, CACTE Executive Director presides
2:45-3:00-Travel to Pueblo Community College
3:00-5:00-Pueblo Community College Tour #2 or Pueblo Water Tower Place (self-select)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Exhibit Hall A1 Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

CATFACS-Family & Consumer Sciences Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Millberger Farms
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:30-Depart for Millberger Farms Tour, 1625 Cortner Road, Pueblo - Site Contact: Shane Millberger, 719-240-1947
2:00-3:30-Property Tour
3:30-5:00-Farm Stand Tour On-Your-Own (5 min from Millberger Farms)
OR
2:00-5:00-Pueblo Community College Tours 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Millberger Farms
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

CBAM-Business & Marketing Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall C-East
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:30-1:50-Andrea Wiesehmeyer, presenter, Colorado State Fair
1:55-2:30-Michelle Wimmer, presenter, AI Act and Ethical Bias
2:30-2:45-Networking Break
2:45-3:45-Interactive Roundtables (20' rotations) Choose your own adventure: Planning Your 1st Month with Aly, Interactive Session with Stukent, AI in the Classroom with Bernadette, Classroom & CTSO Resources with Traci, and Deep Dive with Michelle Wimmer from SEUT
3:45-4:00-Depart for Riverwalk Boat Tour (limit 50 attendees, priority to current CBAM Members)
4:00-5:00-Riverwalk Networking Boat Tour- 130 E. Riverwalk

CBAM Conference Website Information
Ideas for 1st Month of School pdf
CACTE Summer 2026 AI Impact pdf
Summer 2026 Roundtable pdf
Educator Toolkit Quick Engagement & Classroom Management Strategies pdf
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall C-East Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

CCD-Counseling & Career Development Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 3
1:30-2:00-Annual Business Meeting- (Meeting Room 3)
MOVE TO EXHIBIT HALL A2 FOR REMAINING PD:

2:00-3:00-Collaboration & Care (ACE/CCD/PACE)
3:00-3:10-Grab snack & Travel to Pueblo Community College Tour
900 W Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
3:15-4:45-Campus Tour or Team Talk
4:45-Depart for Social Activity at Gold Dust Saloon
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 3 Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

COWBL-Work-Based Learning Divion Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Heroes Pavillion
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:30-1:45- Welcome & Howdys (Introductions)
○ Let’s kick things off by getting to know one another. Nobody stays a stranger for long around here!
1:45-2:00 - COWBL Business (Bylaws Vote)
○ Time to tend to the chores. We’ll be taking a quick vote on our bylaws to keep the ship sailing smoothly.
2:00-2:45-College Board Presentation: Teamship
○ See details below on how to prep your students for the working world without pulling your hair out!
2:45-3:00-Stretch Break
3:00-5:00-We're heading down the road to visit our good neighbors at Black Hills Energy, 105 S Victoria Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
About Our Hosts: Black Hills Corporation is a dependable American energy company serving folks all across the West—from South Dakota down to Arkansas. Here in Colorado, they’ve been working hard to harness the wind and sun
alongside natural gas, making sure they provide the safe, reliable energy our communities have come to expect while meeting our state's green goals.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) occupations:
● Line Repairer
● Electric Meter Tester
● Electrician Substation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Heroes Pavillion Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

CVATA-Agriculture Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
LoPresti Chili Farms Tour
1:30-Depart for LoPresti Chili Farm Tour 
35741 Gale Rd, Pueblo, CO 81006
2:00-3:30-Chili Farms Tour
3:30-Depart for Pueblo HS
4:00-4:45-Tour debrief
4:45-Depart for Bruce's Ale House (CVATA Members Only activity)
Speakers
TK

Tyler Knecht

LoPresti Chili Farm

MK

McCall Knecht

LoPresti Chili Farm
avatar for Emily Baylie

Emily Baylie

Agricultural Education Instructor, Limon Public Schools
Wife, mom, Ag Teacher. Passionate about agricultural literacy, education, and advocacy and rural life and living.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
LoPresti Chili Farms Tour
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

ETMA-Engineering, Technology and Media Arts Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
  • 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm: Travel to Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (31001 Magnuson Ave)
  • 1:45 pm – 1:55 pm: Arrival & Tour Check-In
  • 1:55 pm – 3:55 pm: Guided/Self-Guided Museum Tour
  • 3:55 pm – 4:10 pm: Return travel to the Convention Center
  • 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm: ETMA Annual Division Business Meeting, Fortino Grand Hall C-West
  • In-Person 

  • Important Admission Info
    • Current/Paid ETMA Division Members: Your admission is 100% covered by the division!
    • Non-Members/Guests: A $10 admission fee will be due at the museum check-in counter
    Travel Note: Please ensure you are ready at the convention center departure area by 1:30 pm sharp so we can maximize our time at the museum!




Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Bastian

Bobbie Bastian

Computer Science and Cybersecurity Instructor, FutureForward at Bollman
Bobbie Bastian, a veteran educator at FutureForward at Bollman, is a recognized leader in Computer Science with 19 years of experience. She is the ETMA division President and a contributor to national cybersecurity standards, and facilitates AP Cybersecurity and Networking sessions... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

HPS-Health, Public Safety & Law Enforcement Divison Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Murphy Sitter Room (Marriott)
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:30-1:45-HPS Division Meeting & Leadership Team Brainstorm
1:45-2:10--Visit with Exhibitors/Network in breakout room
2:15-3:15-Felicia McQueen, Chief Deputy, Pueblo County Coroner's Office-Drug Trends
3:15-3:45-Snack Break 
3:45-4:45-Stacey Hervey, presenter
4:45-5:00-Wrap up and Next Steps
Speakers
FM

Felicia McQueen

Chief Deputy, F-ABMDI, Pueblo County Coroner Office
SH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Murphy Sitter Room (Marriott) Marriott Courtyard
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

PACE-Postsecondary, Adult & Career Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:30-2:00-Annual Business Meeting and Officer Installation (MEETING ROOM 4)
MOVE TO EXHIBIT HALL A2 FOR REMAINDER OF PD: 

2:00-3:00-Collaboration & Care (ACE/CCD/PACE)
3:00-3:10-Grab snack & Travel Time to Pueblo Community Tour 
900 W Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
3:15-4:45-Campus Tour or Team Talk
5:00-Depart for Social Activity at Gold Dust Saloon
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 4
  Division Day

1:30pm MDT

T&I-Trades & Industry Division Day Programming
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall C-West
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE (Begin at Pueblo Convention Center)

1:30-2:00-Trades & Industry Division Brainstorm/Business Meeting-Fortino Grand Hall C-West
2:00-Depart for self-selected tours at Pueblo Community College
2:30-4:00

TOUR ONE: Westwind Wood Specialties
33645 E United Ave, Pueblo, CO 81001
Shop tour with owner Troy Deaton -- intended for carpentry, cabinetmaking, and woods teachers

TOUR TWO: Pueblo Community College 
San Juan Building, next to Gorsich Advanced Tech Center
900 W. Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81004
AWS D1.1 Guided Bend Test – for welding teachers

TOUR THREE: Pueblo Community College
Medical Arts and Tech Building
900 W. Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81004
Automotive shop tour and shop talk

TOUR FOUR: Pueblo Community College
Medical Arts and Tech Building
900 W. Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81004
Cosmetology Services offered: 
shampoo & styles, manicures, or scalp, hand, and arm massages





Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
Fortino Grand Hall C-West Pueblo Convention Center
  Division Day

3:00pm MDT

Afternoon Snack, sponsored by CWDC (included for all)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm MDT
PCC Hallways

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm MDT
PCC Hallways Pueblo Convention Center
  Exhibitors

5:00pm MDT

CACTA Social-Pueblo River Boats
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Pueblo Toyota Riverwalk Boathouse
The Pueblo Riverwalk Boat Tours have been reserved from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM for CACTA members who select the Administration Division during conference registration.  For interested CACTA members, the meet-up location will be provided during the CACTA Business Meeting. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Pueblo Toyota Riverwalk Boathouse 130 Riverwalk Place, Pueblo, CO
  Division Day Social Hour

5:00pm MDT

ACE-CTE for All Social - Gold Dust Saloon
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon
Meet in front of Pueblo Convention Center Main Entrance and walk over to the Gold Dust Saloon, 217 South Union Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 or drive and meet us there.

Start Time 5:00 PM and End Time 7:00 PM for evening social activities.

Each division (ACE/CCD/PACE) is paying for its own division attendees. Each division attendee will receive a ticket good for a specific menu item(s).
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon 217 South Union, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour

5:00pm MDT

CCD Social - Gold Dust Saloon
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon
Meet in front of Pueblo Convention Center Main Entrance and walk over to the Gold Dust Saloon, 217 South Union Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 or drive and meet us there.

Start Time 5:00 PM and End Time 7:00 PM for evening social activities.

Each division (ACE/CCD/PACE) is paying for its own division attendees. Each division attendee will receive a ticket good for a specific menu item(s).
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon 217 South Union, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour

5:00pm MDT

PACE Social -Gold Dust Saloon
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon
Meet in front of Pueblo Convention Center Main Entrance and walk over to the Gold Dust Saloon, 217 South Union Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 or drive and meet us there.

Start Time 5:00 PM and End Time 7:00 PM for evening social activities.

Each division (ACE/CCD/PACE) is paying for its own division attendees. Each division attendee will receive a ticket good for a specific menu item(s).
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Gold Dust Saloon 217 South Union, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour

5:00pm MDT

T&I Social
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Food and Iron Food Hall
Join your T&I Division colleagues for conversation and drinks. 

T&I Division will cover the first round of beverages. 
Food costs will be on your own

https://www.fuelandironfoodhall.com/
Fuel and Iron Food Hall
400 S Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Food and Iron Food Hall 400 S Union, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour

5:00pm MDT

CVATA Members Only Social
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Bruce's Alehouse Brewing
Meet at the front, and you will be escorted to the patio
CVATA will be paying for appetizers, but drinks and dinner will be on your own.

This is a CVATA/CACTE member Division event. 

Location: 120 E Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO 81003
Speakers
avatar for Emily Baylie

Emily Baylie

Agricultural Education Instructor, Limon Public Schools
Wife, mom, Ag Teacher. Passionate about agricultural literacy, education, and advocacy and rural life and living.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Bruce's Alehouse Brewing
  Division Day Social Hour

5:15pm MDT

CBAM Social Networking
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:15pm - 7:00pm MDT
1129 Spirits and Eatery
Join the CBAM Division for a time of catching up and talking about the fun at ICDC & FBLA nationals, while enjoying a social hour with other business and marketing professionals. 

 115 E Riverwalk #100, Pueblo
https://spirits-eatery-qjthxesa.manus.space/
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:15pm - 7:00pm MDT
1129 Spirits and Eatery 15 E Riverwalk #100
  Division Day Social Hour

6:00pm MDT

CATFACS Social-Fuel and Iron Food Hall
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Food and Iron Food Hall


Fuel and Iron Food Hall
400 S Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
https://www.fuelandironfoodhall.com/

Members will pay for their own dinner and drinks
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Food and Iron Food Hall 400 S Union, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour

6:00pm MDT

COWBL Social -Angelo's Pizza
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Angelo's Pizza
  • The Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • The Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Right when the sun starts dipping!)
  • The Place: Angelo's Pizza (Located right on the beautiful Pueblo Riverwalk!)
  • The Vibe: Where the heart of New York City meets the soul of Pueblo, CO
  • The “College Board + Teamship” gang is going to sponsor the adult beverages- 2 Drink Tickets for those who know the 4 “Secret” Words
  • For dinner (on your own dime) you've got some downright amazing, budget-friendly options.


Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Angelo's Pizza 105 E. Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO 81003
  Division Day Social Hour
 

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