2025 East CIO Congress

Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA
February 23rd
- 25th
2025

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About The Program

Join us at the 2025 East CIO Congress, the premier professional development event designed for K-12 technology leaders. This year’s theme, “Refocusing on the Core Mission of K-12 Education Amid Overwhelming Demands,” sets the stage for an engaging and insightful experience. Over two and a half days, we’ll dive into today’s most pressing topics, from cybersecurity and AI in the classroom to using data and analytics to drive personalized learning experiences. This event provides a unique opportunity to stay at the cutting edge of technology, foster collaboration, and exchange knowledge with fellow K-12 tech professionals.

Topics Of Discussion

Explore practical ways AI is transforming the classroom experience, from adaptive learning platforms to intelligent tutoring systems, and how educators can leverage these tools to enhance student outcomes.

Delve into the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in K-12 schools. This session will cover best practices for protecting student data, responding to emerging threats, and fostering a culture of security awareness.

Learn how to fully harness the potential of classroom technologies like smartboards, tablets, and interactive tools to create more engaging, interactive, and effective learning environments.

Discover how data analytics can be used to personalize learning for students, ensuring each learner’s unique needs are met and driving more effective and tailored educational experiences.

This session focuses on addressing the digital divide by implementing strategies and policies to ensure that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have equal access to the technology needed for learning success.

Get insights into optimizing tech replacement cycles to balance cost, efficiency, and performance, ensuring that schools can sustain and update their technology without breaking the budget.

Explore the infrastructure needs of modern K-12 schools, from increased connectivity demands to scaling IT systems for growing student populations and evolving educational requirements.

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85.71% of delegates said this is the best event they’ve attended all year

Past Keynote Speakers

A dynamic roster of keynote speakers drives innovation at our congress events. Discover thought leaders and game-changers whose invaluable insights foster growth and excellence in each of our delegates.

Jeff McCoy
Associate Superintendent of Academics,
Greenville County Schools
Allison Reid
Senior Director, Digital Learning & Libraries,
Wake County Public School System
Phil Hintz
Chief Technology Officer,
Niles Township High School District 219
Dr. Sheryl Abshire
Former Chief Technology Officer

Past Speakers

Dwayne Alton
CIO,
Lee County School District
Dr. Zach Conrad
Executive Director of TIS & DERA,
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Dr. Melanie Hutchinson
Director of Instructional Technology and Secondary Online Learning,
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
Ginger Jackson
Chief Technology Officer,
Cleveland County Schools
Laura Nylen
Director of Digital Learning and STEM Integration,
Indian Prairie School District 204
Dr. Thomas Rivers
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer,
Lexington County School District One

The Schedule

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Event Registration

12:05 pm - 1:05 pm

Opening Keynote

1:30 pm - 2:35 pm

Business Meetings

2:35 pm - 2:50 pm

Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

2:50 pm - 3:55 pm

Business Meetings/Strategy Sessions

4:05 pm - 4:50 pm

Workshops

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Roundtable Discussions

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Welcome Reception and Dinner

7:15 am - 7:55 am

Networking Breakfast

8:05 am - 8:50 am

Opening Keynote Session

9:05 am - 10:10 am

Business Meetings/Strategy Sessions

10:10 am - 10:25 am

Morning Refreshments and Networking

10:25 am - 11:30 am

Business Meetings/Strategy Sessions

11:40 am - 12:25 pm

Workshops

12:30 pm - 1:25 pm

Networking Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Roundtables

2:30 pm - 3:35 pm

Business Meetings

3:35 pm - 3:50 pm

Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

3:50 pm - 4:55 pm

Business Meetings

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Leadership Talk

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Free Time

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Networking Dinner and Drinks

8:00 am - 8:15 am

Morning Refreshments and Networking

8:20 am - 9:05 am

Workshops

10:05 am - 11:05 am

Free Time

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Closing Panel Discussion

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Our Commitments to You

Maximized Networking Opportunities

Cultivate meaningful relationships with peers and thought leaders via networking opportunities and functions, strategically designed and planned by our team ahead of the event.

A personal, customized itinerary

Participants customize their schedule by selecting from various sessions, tracks and private meetings that align specifically with their business needs and goals.

Exclusive qualified attendance

In order to facilitate the most optimal networking and meeting opportunities, participation is invitation only and strictly limited to Senior Level Administrators & Executives.

return on time and objective

Your time and the objectives you have set are our top priority. We strive to facilitate the right meetings and introductions to ensure your time with us is being justified with real value.

Delegate Testimonials

Director of Technology
Edmonds School District, WA

RTM continues to be a special conference that connects me with peers throughout the country, challenges me to think in new ways, and connects me with potential partners that often meet my needs really well. The RTM team is responsive and supportive, and the partnerships with vendors are invaluable - whether we leverage them or not. As long as the invite keeps coming, I will continue to attend

Director of Innovation & Technology
Avon Grove School District, PA

RTM delivers an inspiring, impeccably run, thought-provoking event through a variety of learning formats that inspires leaders to collaborate and innovate to promote student success. The CIO conference was unlike any technology learning experience I have attended.

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