About The Program
The 2025 Spring CIO Congress, themed “Whole Child, Whole Future: Innovating K12 Education with Heart & Tech,” brings together top-tier technology leaders—CIOs, CTOs, Assistant Superintendents, and Director-level professionals—who are shaping the future of K-12 education through technology and innovation. This exclusive forum provides a dedicated space for high-level networking and in-depth discussions that address the most critical challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving K-12 tech landscape.
Participants will dive into forward-thinking conversations focused on advancing district technology initiatives, transforming learning environments, and optimizing digital tools to enhance educational outcomes. By connecting with peers and thought leaders, attendees will explore practical solutions that foster innovation, improve infrastructure, and ensure equitable access to technology. These dynamic sessions will address key topics like cybersecurity, student data privacy, digital equity, and the strategic use of technology to support teaching, learning, and administrative efficiency.
Your VIP pass to the Spring CIO Congress offers an invaluable opportunity to invest in your professional development, expand your leadership network, and actively shape the future of technology in K-12 education!
Topics Of Discussion
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Classroom Instruction
Explore how AI can enhance personalized learning and streamline instructional strategies, offering educators powerful tools to engage students and optimize classroom experiences.
Using Data & Analytics for District Decision Making
Learn how data-driven insights can inform district-level decisions, from resource allocation to improving student outcomes, providing a foundation for more strategic and effective leadership.
Curriculum 2.0: Merging Technology with Teaching
Discover how the integration of advanced technology can transform curriculum design, creating dynamic, interactive learning experiences that align with educational goals.
Guardians of the Data: Strengthening School Cybersecurity
Examine the latest strategies for safeguarding sensitive student and district data, focusing on building robust cybersecurity measures to protect against ever-evolving digital threats.
Tech Lifeline: Sustaining Device Programs in a Digital World
Delve into strategies for maintaining and scaling 1:1 device programs, ensuring sustainable, long-term access to technology for students as digital learning becomes the norm.
AI Revolution: Leading the Way in Classroom Innovation
Uncover how AI is revolutionizing classroom innovation, enabling schools to offer tailored learning experiences while reducing teacher workload through automation.
Tech-Ready: Aligning Classroom Innovation with Curriculum Goals
Explore best practices for ensuring that cutting-edge classroom technologies are aligned with curriculum objectives, maximizing the impact of tech investments on student learning.
Closing the Digital Divide: Ensuring Tech Access for Every Student
Address the ongoing challenges of equitable tech access, focusing on practical solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.
Post-ESSER Prep: Sustaining Innovation Amidst Funding Cuts
Prepare for the expiration of ESSER funding by exploring strategies for sustaining tech innovations and critical programs that have been essential in transforming education during the pandemic.
87.17% 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.
Morris Union Jointure Commission
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Wake County Public School System
Niles Township High School District 219
Upper Dublin School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Wake County Public School System
Tustin Unified School District (CA)
Gainesville City Schools
Indian Prairie School District 204
Kipp SoCal Public Schools
Davis Joint Unified School District
Cheyenne Mountain School District No.12
Past Speakers
Morris Union Jointure Commission
San Antonio Independent School District
Wenatchee School District
Poway Unified School District
Washington County School District
Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Chandler Unified School District
Richland School District
Fullerton School District
The Schedule
Event Registration
Opening Keynote
Strategy Session/Business Meeting
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings/Roundtable Discussions/Workshops
Free Time
Welcome Drinks and Dinner
Networking Breakfast
Monday Morning Opening Session
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Workshop/Roundtable Discussions
Networking Luncheon
Roundtables/Business Meetings/Workshops
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Leadership Talk
Free Time
Networking Drinks and Dinner
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Workshops
Brunch
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Closing Keynote Panel
Our Commitments to You
Maximized Networking Opportunities
A personal, customized itinerary
Exclusive qualified attendance
return on time and objective
Delegate Testimonials
This is an incredible experience and opportunity to connect with like minded colleagues in a beautiful location. It affords attendees the ability to unwind while also engage in relevant conversations that are timely and meaningful. It is unlike any other conference I have ever attended.
RTM is a great place to have conversations about topics relevant to schools for leaders of in specific areas of support. The tailored and varied conversations and content ensures that your going to take away a lot of things to think about.
At the RTM CIO Conference, I was genuinely impressed by the outstanding efforts made to provide deep insights and guidance on the application of AI in education.
The event was not just about the technical discussions; it was a vibrant platform for networking, offering a golden opportunity to connect personally with leaders in the educational field.
Engaging with these visionaries allowed me to gather invaluable insights and perspectives, which I believe are essential for anyone looking to drive innovation within their institutions.
This conference was a pivotal experience for me, sharing knowledge and strategies with peers and experts, and ensuring I remain at the cutting edge of educational technology and its transformative possibilities.
Attending a handful of conferences each year dealing with education and technology, the RTM conference was by far the most effective use of my time and the partners included in the conference.
The individualization allowed us to get into specifics and custom needs of our district with vendors and their onsite team.
RTM events are a great use of my time. They are packed full of useful sessions but it goes beyond the value of the sessions, the relationships that have formed from networking and discussions with leaders from all over the country have provided me with a network of thought partners that I can depend on.
Networking at the executive leadership level can be challenging when conference attendance is so varied. RTM Congress is a more intimate setting that provides the opportunity to focus on issues present at the executive level.
