Who Attends TCEA?
TCEA is for IT & Network Administrators
Keeping systems running smoothly while supporting an ever-growing list of educational tools is a constant balancing act.
TCEA 2027 will give you practical technical training alongside real-world troubleshooting insights from IT professionals who understand the unique demands of school environments. Build your network and your toolkit at the same time.
Suggested Pathway for Your Role:
Preparing for Your Journey
- 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.)
Pre-Conference
Sunday, January 31 (Check schedule for times.)
The Premium Badge is the only way to add a role-specific pre-conference workshop or Leadership Summit to your registration.
- Leading What’s Next: Practical Leadership for Complex Schools and Systems
- (Includes lunch and a closing reception.)
Pre-Conference Workshops for IT & Network Administrators:
Welcome Adventure
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!
Sessions
Find Sessions Just for You Using the Session Filters:
Keynotes
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)
Exhibit Hall
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.
Networking and Meetups
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.
CTO/IT Professional Meetup
Monday, February 1 from 1 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
The Final Adventure: Wrapping Up Your TCEA Journey
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
Take Aways
You will leave with:
- A trusted network of tech peers: Connect with fellow IT professionals and system administrators to exchange real-world troubleshooting insights, share architecture strategies, and build a reliable sounding board for complex technical challenges.
- Proven solutions for core infrastructure and security: Gain actionable tactics to strengthen cybersecurity posture, streamline network management, automate routine IT workflows, and optimize cloud systems.
- A clear roadmap for emerging technology integration: Leave with concrete deployment frameworks to evaluate, safely integrate, and scale enterprise AI tools, device management protocols, and next-gen tech stacks across your organization.
