2025 Fall K-12
CTE Congress

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ
September 14th
- 16th
2025

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About The Program

The CTE Congress is a strategic, invitation-only forum connecting solutions providers with CTE leaders driving career-connected learning. 

Meet directors, assistant superintendents, and state decision-makers for two days of high-impact dialogue.

If you’re leading efforts in career-connected learning, building teacher pipelines, or preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce—this is where your voice matters most.

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85% of delegates said this is the best event they’ve attended all year

Past RTM 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.

Dr. Rick Surrency
Superintendent,
Putnam County School District

Past Honorary Speakers

Dr. Olivia Bagby
Director, Career And Technical Education,
Hamilton County Schools, Tennessee
Amy Baker
Executive Director of Career and Technical Education,
Lubbock ISD, Texas
Christopher Brida
Director of CTE,
Portland Public Schools, Oregon
Sara Etzel
Director, Career & Technical Education,
Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota
Roy Frick
Assistant Director of Career & Technical Education,
Lexington-Richland School District 05, South Carolina
Mike Ketron
Supervisor of Career and Technical Education,
Botetourt County Public Schools, Virginia
Lindsey McCormick
Director of College and Career Readiness,
Caroline County Public Schools, Maryland
Shameka Montgomery
Director of Career Education (CTE),
Little Rock School District, Arkansas
Zach Moore
Director of CTE,
Irving Independent School District, Texas

The Schedule

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Event Registration

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm

Opening Keynote

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings

3:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking

3:35 pm - 5:45 pm

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings/Roundtable Discussions/Workshops

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Free Time

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Welcome Reception & Dinner

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Networking Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Morning Keynote/Panel Session

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Morning Refreshments & Networking

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Workshops/Roundtable Discussions

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Networking Luncheon

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Roundtables/Business Meetings/Workshops

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Closing Day Keynote

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Free Time

6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

networking Reception & Dinner

8:00 am - 8:15 am

Morning Refreshments & Networking

8:20 am - 9:05 am

Workshops/Roundtable Discussions

9:10 am - 9:55 am

Brunch

10:05 am - 11:05 am

Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Closing Keynote

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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 Advanced Learning
Winston Salem Forsyth County, NC

I have never attended an event that organically allowed for collaboration and networking like RTM. The conversations and learning opportunities are invaluable. I have new perspectives and ideas to take back to my district. I have felt valued and supported- thank you!

Assistant Superintendent of Finance
Hallsville ISD, TX

It has been a great experience & opportunity to have time set aside, specific to my district’s needs, to visit one-on-one with solution providers. RTM does a fantastic job in matching districts with those relevant solution providers to make my time spent here valuable and worthwhile. Thank you for providing me with this networking opportunity!

Coordinator of Innovation
Parkway School District, MO

At this year's RTM meeting in San Diego, I appreciated the connections and inspiration that happens when leaders come together to learn and problem solved around some of the challenges that we are trying to address in public education.

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