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Join the Educational Technology Collaborative October 12-15 as Penn State University hosts us for the 2026 Annual Conference! This event attracts AV & IT professionals, instructional designers, technology vendors, manufacturers and those in related fields that support higher education institutions. This event provides a place for peers to network in the field, share experiences across institutions, learn best practices in audiovisual and IT services on campus, as well as provide numerous topics for training and showcasing technology.
Conference Information
The hotel for this conference is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Join our room block to be at the conference hotel. Booking in our exclusive room block means you'll receive the negotiated discount rate of $169.00/day plus tax. Discounted room rates are available until September 11, 2026.
Venue Information
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803
(P) (814) 863-5000
DRAFT SCHEDULE OUTLINE - Subject to change
Monday, October 12
Pre-Conference Activities
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast on Your Own
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Workshop
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sponsor Showcase Setup
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break for Workshop
- 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Workshop Continues
Conference Begins
- 5:00 PM – First-Timers Orientation
- 5:30 PM – Welcome Reception
- 6:30 PM – Dinner with New Friends Meetup (pay on your own)
Tuesday, October 13
- 7:30 AM – Attendee Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Sponsor Showcase
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Welcome & Keynote
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Snack Break
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Concurrent Sessions
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Lunch & Showcase Time
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Concurrent Sessions
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Snack Break
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Concurrent Sessions
- 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Break Before Dinner
- 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Interest Group: Emerging Tech
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Recognition Dinner
- 7:00 PM – IDEA Committee Social
Wednesday, October 14
- 7:30 AM – Attendee Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Sponsor Showcase
- 8:00 AM – Meet the Board Breakfast
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Morning Remarks
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Concurrent Sessions
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Snack Break
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Concurrent Sessions
- 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Showcase Time
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM – Concurrent Sessions
- 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM – Showcase Time + Snack Break
- 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Sponsor Breakdown
- 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Campus Tours & Dinner at the HUB
Thursday, October 15
- 7:30 AM – Attendee Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – Morning Remarks
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Concurrent Sessions
- 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM – Snack Break
- 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM – Concurrent Sessions
- 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Snack Break
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Concurrent Sessions
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch & Closing Session
- 1:30 PM – End of Conference / Break for Board
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