2025 Spring CIO Congress

Loews Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
March 16th
- 18th
2025

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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

Explore how AI can enhance personalized learning and streamline instructional strategies, offering educators powerful tools to engage students and optimize classroom experiences.

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.

Discover how the integration of advanced technology can transform curriculum design, creating dynamic, interactive learning experiences that align with educational goals.

Examine the latest strategies for safeguarding sensitive student and district data, focusing on building robust cybersecurity measures to protect against ever-evolving digital threats.

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.

Uncover how AI is revolutionizing classroom innovation, enabling schools to offer tailored learning experiences while reducing teacher workload through automation.

Explore best practices for ensuring that cutting-edge classroom technologies are aligned with curriculum objectives, maximizing the impact of tech investments on student learning.

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.

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.

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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.

Evan Abramson
Director of Innovation and Technology,
Morris Union Jointure Commission
Johne Johnson
Assistant Director of IT,
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Allison Reid
Senior Director, Digital Learning & Libraries,
Wake County Public School System
Phil Hintz
Chief Technology Officer,
Niles Township High School District 219
Prakash Patel
Director of Innovation & Technology,
Upper Dublin School District
Robert Pelayo
Sr. ERP Project Director, School Management Systems,
Los Angeles Unified School District
Marlo Gaddis
Chief Technology Officer,
Wake County Public School System
Dr. David Smith
Chief Technology Officer,
Tustin Unified School District (CA)
Jill Hobson
Chief Technology Officer,
Gainesville City Schools
Dr. Louis Lee
Deputy Superintendent,
Indian Prairie School District 204
Teri Green
Director of Information Technology,
Kipp SoCal Public Schools
Scott Thomsen
Director of Instructional Techonlolgy,
Davis Joint Unified School District
Greg Miller Executive Director of Technology,
Cheyenne Mountain School District No.12

Past Speakers

Evan Abramson
Director of Innovation and Technology,
Morris Union Jointure Commission
Aaron Alonzo
Director of Information Technology Services Delivery,
San Antonio Independent School District
Ron Brown
Assistant Executive Director of Technology and Innovation,
Wenatchee School District
Dr. Jennifer Burks
Associate Superintendent of Technology and Innovation,
Poway Unified School District
Tony Campbell
Director of Learning and Innovation,
Washington County School District
Kathi Etchemendy
Director of Technology,
Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Colleen Flannery
CTO,
Chandler Unified School District
Enid Flynn
Director of Assessment and Instructional Technology,
Richland School District
Joshua Holmes
Director of Networking, Information and Data Systems,
Fullerton School District

The Schedule

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Event Registration

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm

Opening Keynote

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Strategy Session/Business Meeting

3:35 pm - 3:15 pm

Afternoon Refreshments & Networking

3:15 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 Drinks and Dinner

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Networking Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Monday Morning Opening 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

Workshop/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

Leadership Talk

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Free Time

6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Networking Drinks and Dinner

8:00 am - 8:15 am

Morning Refreshments & Networking

8:20 am - 9:05 am

Workshops

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 Panel

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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

Errika Celsy
Director of Educational Technology, Cave Creek Unified School District (AZ)

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.

Dean Farar
Chief Information Officer, Yuma Union High School District & Yuma Elementary School District #1 (AZ)

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.

Mauricio Ortega
Chief Technology Officer, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District (CA)

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.

Madison Brickman
Director of KBA & System Architecture, Epic Charter Schools (OK)

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.

Jeff Kohrman
Chief Technology Officer, Education Service Center Region 4 (TX)

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.

Brandon Langer
Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 (PA)

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.

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