NCCE Conference
The largest EdTech event in the Northwest.
Seattle Convention Center. February 25-27, 2026
2026 Keynote Speaker
Opening Keynote
Bushra Amiwala
First Gen Z Elected Official in the United States | Glamour Magazine’s College Woman of the Year l Forbes 30 Under 30 | Keynote Speaker l Solutions Consultant @ Google | MBA Candidate @ Kellogg
Meet Bushra
At just 21 years old, Bushra Amiwala made history as the youngest Muslim elected official in the United States, winning a seat on the Skokie Board of Education in Illinois. Now 25, she continues to break barriers as a Gen Z changemaker, balancing her public service with a career at Google and pursuing her MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
From the classroom to the boardroom, Bushra Amiwala is redefining what leadership looks like. Join us to hear how this Gen Z trailblazer is inspiring the next generation of educators and changemakers.
2026 Featured Speakers
Holly Clark
Meet Holly
Holly Clark is the author of “The AI Infused Classroom,” and a leading global strategist for AI in education, guiding schools and districts through the integration of AI best practices and policies. As an acclaimed international speaker, bestselling author, and co-host of The Digital Learning Podcast, she draws on her trailblazing experience in one of the first 1:1 classrooms in the nation, to empower educators to adopt AI-enhanced blended learning.
Holly’s influence on the educational landscape echoes in her other acclaimed books, “The Google Infused Classroom”, “Chromebook Infused Classroom”, and “The AI Infused Classroom”, which are esteemed resources for educators globally. She is a Google Certified Innovator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and a National Board Certified Teacher. Her passion is for helping teachers find their blended learning and AI genius and learn to create and design unforgettable learning experiences.
Connect with Holly on all social media via @HollyClarkEdu or visit her blog at hollyclark.org
Marlon Styles
Meet Marlon
Marlon Styles is a recognized inspirational speaker and educational leader. In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education. Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the ISTE Distinguished District Award in 2019. He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students. K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership on a national stage. In 2025, he was named one of the Top 100 Education Influencers by District Administration. Styles’ mission is to inspire educators to see themselves as empowered Unifiers capable of creating the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive.
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Tim Needles
Meet Tim
Tim Needles is an artist, educator, performer, and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum from ISTE, now in its 2nd edition. He has been teaching art and media and acting as a technology integration specialist at Smithtown School District in New York for more than twenty-five years as well as serving as an adjunct college professor. He is a TEDx Talk speaker, an international speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art.
He’s the recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award as well as the ISTE PLN’s Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA’s Eastern Region Art Educator Award and ArtEdTech Outstanding Teaching Award, as well as the Rauschenberg Power of Art Award and the 2025 NY State Art Teacher of the Year. He’s also a board member of NYSCATE and NYSATA, an ISTE Community leader, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, one of District Administrator’s Top 100 education leaders for 2025, and a teacher leader in the CAN Connected Arts Network PLC.
He has a degree in educational administration and works with several educational technology companies serving as an Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, LEGO Education Ambassador, Discovery Education DEN Star, Google Certified Champion, PBS Digital Innovator, and a National Geographic Certified Teacher, among others. He’s active on social media at @timneedles.
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Why Attend?
Speakers
Engage with inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and targeted strands focused on diverse educational needs.
In-Depth 2-hour Workshops
Experience cutting-edge sessions on AI, VR, AR, and other emerging technologies that are transforming education.
Clock Hours and University Credit Available
Network with peers, explore new strategies, and discover solutions to enhance teaching and learning. Join us to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving educational landscape and drive impactful change in your community.
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The objectives of the NCCE award program are to:
- Recognize excellence in the many outstanding members of NCCE
- Focus professional attention on quality technology education and on exemplary technology educators and leaders
- Increase public awareness of the importance of quality technology education
- Model quality use of a variety of technologies in education and empower others use of the tools
- Provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for NCCE members
Check Out Our 4 Summits
As cybersecurity threats against educational institutions continue to rise, school leaders must strengthen their defenses and create safer learning environments. This summit provides practical tools and hands-on experience to measure and improve their cybersecurity practices.
Engage in collaborative strategies, explore innovative practices, and gain actionable insights to effectively align career and technical education (CTE) programs with industry demands. Learn to empower students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in their future careers.
The 3 “Ships” – which focuses on your RelationShips, LeaderShip, and PartnerShips – is the perfect session to help you grow, develop and be happier as a person and as a leader – at home, at work and in life.
We’ll introduce you to a wealth of free Open Educational resources and connect you with like-minded panelists who will share their secrets for leveraging social media to connect with authors and access free educational materials. Plus, discover free pedagogical tools to enhance your presentations, webpages, pathfinders, and worksheets. Get ready to level up your superhero game!
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Exhibit at Conference
Exhibit at NCCE 25 and connect face-to-face with the vibrant and dedicated edtech community in the Pacific Northwest. The exhibit hall is a critical component of the NCCE conference program, offering participants the opportunity to experience innovative products and to make purchases relevant to their institution’s expanding needs in a collaborative learning environment.
Affinity Sessions
Affinity sessions are exclusive communities that bring together like-minded individuals with common interests or identities. These sessions provide a unique space for meaningful open discussions to connect and collaborate.
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“As an attendee of the NCCE Conference, I was blown away by the wealth of knowledge and innovative practices shared. Networking with other passionate educators was invaluable, and the hands-on workshops left me inspired and equipped with new tools to enhance my teaching. This conference is a must for anyone serious about driving educational change.”