Who Attends TCEA?

• Find the badge that works for you. (And register!)
• Review the schedule.
• Read every email carefully. We want to make sure you have the full map before you venture ahead.
• Once you've registered, follow the Convention Community built exclusively for TCEA 2027 attendees. (Launches in December.)

Sunday, January 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Premium Badge is the only way to add a role-specific workshop to your agenda.

Pre-Conference Workshops for Librarians and Media Specialists:

• Creating Ed-Venture!: Inclusive Multi-Sensory Stations for PreK–12 Libraries

Sunday, January 1 from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Located in Exhibit Hall 1

Kickstart your TCEA journey at the TCEA Welcome Adventure! Stop by to grab your badge, explore San Antonio attractions, and have fun at our interactive stations. It’s your pre-event power-up – San Antonio style!

Featured Sessions to Add to Your Schedule:

• Beyond the Page: Sensory, Audio, and Immersive Literacy
• Dear AI: Please Handle This Nonsense So I Can Teach
• Challenge-Based STEM with Everyday Technology
• Spark Student Curiosity in 10 Minutes: Research, Strategy, and a Free AI Tool

Using the Session Filters:

• Filtered list of Librarians as the Target Audience
• Filtered list of Library/Media as the Primary Topic

Microcredential: Digital Media for Librarians

Earn the Digital Media for Librarians by attending eligible sessions. (Learn More)

Monday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Eric Sheninger
Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Tuesday, February 2, 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Olivia Odileke
Choose Curiosity: The Belief, Practice, and Tools That Spark Deeper Learning

Wednesday, February 3, 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

David Edward Garcia
How to Be Teacher of the Year (or Just Make it to Summer)

Looking for a place to explore the latest products and tools, find solutions, and get answers to your most pressing questions? Explore the bustling Robert E. Knight Exhibit Hall at the TCEA Convention & Exposition, where more than 350 exhibitors gather to showcase ed tech solutions built to reshape and refresh your classroom, school, or district.

Need help navigating the hall? Use this guide to get started.

You don’t have to navigate the future of education alone. TCEA offers plenty of opportunities to find your people, swap real-talk strategies, and build relationships that last long after the convention ends.

Librarian Meetup
Monday, February 1 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Located in the Exhibit Hall

Don’t miss the grand finale of your TCEA Convention adventure! Join Dr. Nick “Ranger Nick” Fuhrman and his animal companions for a meet-and-greet followed by a wisdom-packed talk inspired by his TED Talk, What Great Teachers Do. It’s your final chance to explore exhibit booths and get a last dose of inspiration for the journey home.

Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet with Dr. Nick Fuhrman

Wednesday, February 3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ranger Nick presents What Great Teachers Do: Turning Everyday Moments Into Life-Changing Lessons

You will leave with:

• New connections within a community of librarians: Build a supportive professional learning network with fellow attendees to exchange ideas, share resources, and troubleshoot emerging challenges together.
• New tools and ideas that can be implemented right away: Walk away with actionable digital tools, low-prep activities, and flexible ideas you can launch directly in your library tomorrow morning.
• Inspiration: Reignite your passion for librarianship by discovering innovative approaches that transform traditional spaces into dynamic hubs of modern learning.
• Ideas on how to position the library as a hub for AI literacy, student engagement, research, creative outlets, and more: Gain clear strategies to anchor your library as the central campus destination where students and staff master ethical AI, explore hands-on creation, and drive deep research.