ACTEM 2026 Fall Conference

39th Annual Education Technology Conference

Oct. 15-16, 2026  •  Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME

Authentically ME - focusing on the vital role of identity & voice in the digital age

Attendee Registration will open early this summer. Join the ACTEM Listserv / Google Group for the latest updates.

Each year, the ACTEM Conference features 100+ opportunities to learn from educators and exhibitors who are using technology to purposefully and intentionally support their learning communities. Participants leave empowered to leverage new and existing technology innovations that help them to  meet their educational goals. View the two day agenda.

Keynote Speaker

Chris Lehmann

Founding Principal and CEO

Science Leadership Academy Schools

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Spotlight Speakers

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Featured Speaker

Carl Hooker

Author and Distinguished Educator

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Program Highlights

• Featured Authors: Join Kate Meyers and Nicole Davis for a 2-hour interactive session that dives into their new book The Eduproctol AI Literacy Guide. Purchase their book as part of conference registration and drop by the ACTEM Bookstore during their Author Signing Event.

• Board Game Night: Drop in for a Board game session on Thursday from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available. Bring your favorite board game or choose from dozens of others we will have available!

• 5th Annual After Hours Event: Carl Hooker returns for the 5th Annual After Hours Event! Join us from 6:00pm - 11pm for food, networking, fun challenges that will have you engaged in several activities across the Civic Center, and more!

• Annual METDA Meeting: Maine’s Annual Technology Director Meeting will occur Thursday, October 15th from 12:15pm - 3:20pm.

• Maine School Libraries Association Strand: Join school librarians for a variety of sessions throughout the day on Thursday, October 15th.

• Student Voices: Join sessions led by students from Maine - all of whom have been recognized for their innovative use of technology to further their own learning and solve real-world problems along the way. We have winners of the Maine App Challenge, students who have started their own teacher professional learning programs, and creators who have shared their work internationally.

• Maine Department of Education: The Learning Through Technology Team is excited to offer a slate of 10 sessions over the two days of the conference! Join them to learn more about AI, reframing technology use in schools, cell phone restrictions, navigating digital dilemmas, coding, digital citizenship, and programs to support elementary school educators. You can also have lunch with the team both days - this is a great way to meet the newest MLTI ambassadors and discuss ways they can support you and your school!

Discounted Rates for Attendees

If you are interested in taking advantage of any of the following discounts, you can reach out to director@actem.org. 

• Administrators: We are excited to be able to bring back our program of supporting free one-day registrations for one administrator from each district that is an ACTEM institutional member. Eligible administrators include: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Special Education Directors, Curriculum Director, Principals and Assistant Principals. 

• Group Discounts: A district that registers more than 10 adult attendees on one PO is eligible for a discount.

• College Students: We are happy to be able to support a discounted rate per day per college student attendee.