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KACTE Summer Conference

Kentucky Association for Career & Technical Education (KACTE)

Annual Summer Conference Information

Who:
The conference is designed for Kentucky Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals, including teachers, administrators, and industry partners, across all program areas.
What:
The KACTE Summer Program is an annual professional development conference offering high-quality workshops, networking opportunities, and resources to support CTE educators. Attendees gain access to best practices, industry trends, and innovative instructional strategies to enhance student success.
When:
The conference takes place each summer, with specific dates and schedules available on the KACTE Summer Conference Website.
- 2026: July 20-23 (Monday-Thursday)
  - There are NO LPS sessions on Monday, July 20, 2026
- 2027: July 19-22, 2027
- 2028: July 17-20, 2028
Where:
The Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
Why:
The KACTE Summer Conference is a critical opportunity for CTE educators to collaborate, learn, and grow professionally. It focuses on improving instructional quality, increasing student achievement, and fostering partnerships between education and industry to prepare students for the future workforce.

For the latest updates, registration details, and agenda, visit the official KACTE Summer Conference Website and this landing page.

KACTE Registration and Hotel Information

To register please visit the KACTE website linked above. You will also find the Galt House booking group code to include when booking your accommodations.

Hotel Reservations

Reservations can also be made directly through the Galt House Reservations Line at (800) 843-4258 referencing your group block code. See group link and code below.

Group Link: KY Assn for Career and Technical Education 2026 – Start your reservation
Group Code: 121325GRN

Rates do not include parking.

West Tower – Deluxe Guestrooms: $172 per night
East Tower – Executive Suites: $192 per night

Day of Arrival Information: Galt House has both hotel registration desks open. There is one in the east tower and one in the west tower. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. At the time of check in, please inquire about housekeeping.

Registration confirmations will be sent to the email you included during registration. If you are showing a balance, please inquire with your finance office. Checks have not been received for counselors, Alt-Ed, and NTI registrations. Please have a copy of your confirmation at conference registration to pick up your credentials.

Conference registration check-in/badge pick-up is located on the 2nd floor of the east tower in the Grand Hall.

Registration hours:

Monday, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

2026 LPS Session List & Schedule

Conference Dates: July 20-23 (Monday-Thursday) *NO LPS Sessions on Monday, July 20th.
Location: Galt House Hotel, Louisville

Join the 2026 KACTE Conference Remind App and Download the Sched app for digital reference for the conference program. Details are provided directly to the email on file with your registration.

Please refer to the LPS 1-pager for program sessions.

KACTE Summer Conference Evaluation and Certificates of Attendance

The evaluation instrument used by the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE) will be emailed after the annual statewide CTE summer program evaluation to the email address provided at registration. All responses will be reviewed and used to develop the 2027 CTE summer program.

Once you have completed and submitted the evaluation, a certificate of attendance/participation will be emailed.

It is up to the individual districts to award the number of professional development hours.

12/17/2024

Suggestions or additions for this page? Please email Erica Settelen, Erica.Settelen@education.ky.gov

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