2027 ACTE Region V Leadership Conference

April 7–9, 2027 | Colorado Springs, CO
Sound The Bell: Time To Lead

Welcome to Colorado Springs, where bold ideas and breathtaking views set the stage for powerful leadership! We’re thrilled to gather CTE professionals from across Region V to connect, collaborate, and champion the future of Career and Technical Education.

As we “Sound the Bell,” let it be a call to elevate our programs, inspire our students, and strengthen our impact. Welcome to the 2027 Region V Conference — it’s time to lead! 🔔

CONFERENCE HOTEL

2027 Region V Conference – DoubleTree Colorado Springs – Booking Link
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Group Name: 2027 Region V Conference
Arrival Date: 04.06.2026
Departure Date: 04.10.2026

Booking Link Directions: If you have a Hilton Honors number, sign in to your account at the beginning of the reservation process. Please note that the dates will automatically display a check-in date of the 7th and a check-out date of the 10th. If you need to change the dates, you can update the check-in and/or check-out dates by clicking on the dates next to “Edit Stay” at the top of the page, selecting your desired dates, and then clicking “Update.”
Sleeping room rate is $129 plus taxes and includes wifi
Self-parking is complimentary
360 virtual tour of hotel
Complimentary hotel shuttle available to/from the Co Springs Airport
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm on a space available basis
Denver International Airport is about a 90 minute drive from hotel

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION RATES

EARLY BIRD RATE (through Feb. 15)
Member: $475
Non-member: $500

REGULAR RATE (Feb. 16 – March 19)
Member: $525
Non-member $600

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION RATES

ONE TABLE (includes 2 people total)
Exhibit fee: $475
One 6’ draped table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, electric plug-in, conference internet, daily AM beverage service, Wed PM dessert, Thurs/Fri lunches, Fri breakfast, logo/company contact info in mobile app if provided by deadline

TWO TABLES (includes 2 people total)
Exhibit fee: $575
Two 6’ draped tables, 2 chairs, wastebasket, electric plug-in, conference internet, daily AM beverage service, Wed PM dessert, Thurs/Fri lunches, Fri breakfast, logo/company contact info in mobile app if provided by deadline

THREE TABLES (includes 2 people total)
Exhibit fee: $655
Three 6’ draped tables, 2 chairs, wastebasket, electric plug-in, conference internet, daily AM beverage service, Wed PM dessert, AM beverage service, Thurs/Fri lunches, Fri breakfast, logo/company contact info in mobile app if provided by deadline

Extra Exhibitor(s)
$200 per person (3 or more)

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS OPEN!

50-minute breakout sessions are scheduled for Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9, 2027.

Please complete the Call for Proposals form to be considered for a breakout session presentation. Prior to completing the form, review the 2027 ACTE Region V Call for Proposals Questions to ensure you have all presenter information gathered.

2027 ACTE Region V Call for Proposals Application

Proposals are due by NOON MT, Thursday, December 10, 2026 and will be reviewed by the ACTE Region V Conference Planning Committee. Sheri Bryant, CACTE Assistant Director, will notify all applicants by January 15, 2027 regarding proposal status.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2027

7:30 am – 11:30 am    Morning Beverage Service
8:00 am – 12:00 pm    Region V Policy Committee Meeting
12:00 pm – 7:30 pm    Registration open
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm    Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm      Leadership 101
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Region V Leadership Opportunities Information & Roundtables
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Exhibitor set up
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm      Exhibitors open
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Student Showcase Networking Event and dessert

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2027

7:30 am – 1:30 pm      Registration open; breakfast on your own
7:45 am – 11:45 am Morning Beverage Service
8:00 am – 1:30 pm      Exhibitors open
9:00 am – 10:30 am General Session 1 & Keynote Speaker
10:45 am – 11:35 am   Breakouts Session 1, including First Timers Orientation
11:45 am – 1:15 pm    Buffet Lunch, Innovative Program & Hall of Fame Awards
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm      Educational Tours
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm      Post-tour Debrief by State and dinner on your own (details to follow)

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2027

7:30 am – 12:00 pm    Registration open
7:30 am – 11:30 am Morning Beverage Service
7:30 am – 3:30 pm      Exhibitors open
7:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Buffet & Region V Member Meeting
9:10 am – 10:00 am     Breakouts Session 2
10:10 am – 11:00 am   Breakouts Session 3
11:10 am – 12:10 pm Breakouts Session 4
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm    General Session 2 & Excellence Awards Celebration Buffet
2:10 pm – 3:00 pm      Breakouts Session 5
3:10 pm – 4:00 pm      Breakouts Session 6

Stay and enjoy all that Colorado Springs & the Pikes Peak Region has to offer before you safely travel home!

There are SOOO many things to do in the Pikes Peak Region – check out the possibilities in the COS & Pikes Peak Region Official Vacation Planner! The conference ends Friday late afternoon so that you will have time to explore the beauty and wonder of Colorado Springs over the weekend, before heading home.