Everything is bigger in Texas, and the TCEA 2025 Convention & Exposition is no exception. Celebrating its 44th year, the event promises to deliver cutting-edge insights and resources for educators, administrators, and technology professionals. From February 1-5, the Austin Convention Center will host more than 700 sessions covering topics like virtual reality, STEM, special education, and leadership, ensuring attendees can tailor their experience to meet their unique needs.
Artificial intelligence will dominate this year’s convention as a central theme, with sessions designed to explore its role in teaching, mental health, assessment, leadership, and more. Lori Gracey, TCEA Executive Director, highlights the conference’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of educators: “We take a balanced approach to the topics that matter most to our attendees, from technology integration to leadership and beyond.”
AI Credentials and Leadership Insights
One of the most exciting additions to this year’s conference is the introduction of an AI-focused leadership summit. Designed for administrators, the summit offers panel discussions and workshops on how emerging technologies like AI can tackle K–12 challenges, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and strategic decision-making. Attendees will also find sessions on AI ethics, leveraging AI in augmented reality, and insights from schools that have successfully integrated AI into their curricula.
For those looking to boost their credentials, TCEA is debuting a micro-credential program: AI in Education. By attending six targeted sessions, participants can earn a certification that covers topics like defending against AI cyberbullying, enhancing teaching assistants with generative AI, and mastering prompt engineering.
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage
With student data protection remaining a top concern for districts nationwide, TCEA 2025 will offer a comprehensive series of cybersecurity sessions. Attendees will learn strategies for integrating AI into cybersecurity protocols, enhancing cyber resilience, and managing systematic vigilance. Workshops from Google for Education and other tech leaders will dive deep into securing digital environments, ensuring districts are prepared to safeguard their systems effectively.
Hands-On Skill Building with Adobe, Google, and Microsoft
This year’s convention provides hands-on training opportunities for educators and tech leaders to level up their expertise with widely used tools like Adobe, Google, and Microsoft.
Adobe sessions will cover creative tools like Adobe Express, podcasting, animation, and responsible generative AI use in classrooms. For Google enthusiasts, workshops will focus on automation, individualized instruction, engagement strategies, and auditing Google domains for security improvements. Microsoft sessions will guide attendees through power applications, collaborative tools, and learning accelerators like Minecraft Education, helping them enhance productivity and student engagement.
A Collaborative and Transformative Experience
TCEA 2025 isn’t just about sessions and certifications — it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in K–12 education. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, learn from industry leaders, and explore an expo hall brimming with the latest educational technology. From panel discussions with students to workshops led by top tech experts, the convention ensures every participant walks away with actionable insights and tools to drive change in their schools.
With a robust lineup of topics, a focus on emerging trends like AI, and practical takeaways for professionals across all roles, TCEA 2025 is set to empower educators and technologists alike. Whether you’re exploring cybersecurity solutions, earning a new micro-credential, or mastering tools from tech giants, this event promises a transformative experience for the future of education.
