Sun City Ed-Tech Conference 2026 | October 22

About the Conference

Where Innovation
Meets the Classroom

$99 · All-Inclusive

The Sun City Ed-Tech Conference is the Southwest's most electrifying gathering of educators, IT professionals, and campus leaders — one day of breakthrough sessions, elite sponsors, and real connections that transform classrooms.

Your $99 covers: a power-packed main stage session, 5 breakout rounds (IT & Ed Tech tracks), breakfast, networking lunch, swag bag, door prizes, and full exhibitor showcase access. One price. Maximum impact.

Breakout Rounds

IT & Ed Tech Tracks

Epic Day

Built for You

This Conference is Your Arena

Whether you're powering the network or powering the lesson plan — there's a seat at the table for you.

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For IT Professionals

Next-gen network security solutions made for K–12
Cloud migration & management strategies
Cybersecurity essentials & protection tools
Future-proof your infrastructure from the ground up
Network with top vendors & tech leaders

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For Educators

Discover engaging ed-tech tools to elevate instruction
AI-powered teaching strategies & platforms
Tech-infused lesson plans for immediate classroom impact
Collaborate with fellow educators & innovators
Walk away with tools you can use tomorrow

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For Campus & District Leaders

Understand how ed-tech & IT trends affect policy
Lead with data-driven innovation aligned to CCMR goals
Cross-functional collaboration between IT & instruction
Connect with solution providers supporting districtwide growth

8:45 AM – 9:40 AM · Main Stage

The App
SMACKDOWN
Lucha Libre Style

Forget the typical keynote. This year's opening session is a Lucha Libre-inspired rapid-fire presenter showdown — masked competitors take the stage armed with their best ed-tech tips, tools, and strategies. The audience votes. One champion is crowned.

Informative. Competitive. Unlike anything you've seen at a conference before.

🎭 Rapid-fire presenter rounds — packed with actionable insights
🏆 Audience-voted winner earns the Ed-Tech Champion title
💡 Each round showcases innovative, classroom-ready resources
⚡ High energy, high engagement — the ultimate tech showcase

🤝 ESC19 × Strive Now Collaboration

Featured · October 22, 2026 · Morning Sessions

Strive Now Student Leadership Academy

This year, the Sun City Ed-Tech Conference goes beyond educators — we're bringing area high school students into the innovation conversation. In partnership with Strive Now, ESC19 is hosting a half-day Student Leadership Academy running concurrently during the morning conference sessions.

The P.A.U.S.E. Framework

Presence

Awareness

Understand People

Shape Culture

Execute with Intention

Three interactive sessions help secondary students think clearly, decide well, and lead with purpose using the P.A.U.S.E. critical thinking framework — walking away with a tool they can use immediately.

45 min
Session 1 — Think Sharp: Critical Thinking for Teen Leaders. Mastering Presence & Awareness.
45 min
Session 2 — Do the Right Things: Critical Thinking in Practice. Understanding people and shaping healthy culture.
45 min
Session 3 — Lead the Decision: From Thinker to Executor. Running the full P.A.U.S.E. process on a real-world challenge.

🎓 Learn More About the Academy Register for the Conference

October 22, 2026

At-a-Glance Schedule

A full day of learning, connecting, and tech discovery — 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Starlight Event Center.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Check in, grab breakfast, connect with sponsors

8:20 AM – 8:45 AM

Opening Ceremony & Welcome

Official kickoff with ESC19 leadership

8:45 AM – 9:40 AM

App Smackdown — Lucha Libre Style

Rapid-fire presenter showdown · Audience votes · One champion crowned

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

Exhibitor Experience

Exclusive access to sponsor booths & live demos

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Breakout Sessions #1

IT & Ed Tech tracks · Choose your session

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Breakout Sessions #2

11:50 AM – 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Catered lunch · Vendors, speakers & peers

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Breakout Sessions #3

2:25 PM – 3:15 PM

Breakout Sessions #4

3:20 PM – 4:10 PM

Breakout Sessions #5

4:10 PM – 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes

Grand finale · Must be present to win!

Sun City Ed-Tech Conference At-a-Glance Schedule

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2026 Conference Promo

Don't Miss the Most Anticipated
Ed-Tech Event in the Southwest

See what's coming October 22, 2026 — the innovation, the energy, the connections.

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World-Class Sponsors & Partners

Meet the Innovators Behind the Conference

Our sponsors are not just supporters — they're the technology leaders defining the future of K–12 education. Engage directly, explore live demos, and discover solutions transforming classrooms across the Southwest.