Alabama CTE Summer Professional Development Conference
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July 29-31, 2026
Join us in Mobile for a refreshed CTE Summer Professional Development Conference!
This year’s conference has an updated format and structure to allow more time for you to network, collaborate, and connect with your peers.
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Industry Tours
Sponsored by ALACTE.
Explore real-world workforce pathways through pre-conference industry tours on July 28, 2026, connecting CTE leaders with Alabama’s aviation, maritime, logistics, hospitality, and healthcare industries—space is limited to 40 participants per tour and registration is first come, first served.
Thank you to our 2025 Presenting Title Sponsor!
Program Overview
July 29-31, 2026
Tuesday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pre-conference workshops
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Check-In
Wednesday
8:00 am: Conference Check-In and Networking
8:00 am – 4:00pm: Exhibitors Open
9:00 am: General Session
11:15 am: Workshops
2:00 pm: Opening Session
Thursday
8:00 am – 3:30 pm: Cluster Breakout Sessions
8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibitors Open
Friday
8:30 am: Career Cluster Updates
9:30 am: Annual CTSO Updates
Lodging
Alabama CTE has arranged for a room block at two host hotels. Once the room blocks have sold out, attendees will be able to secure their own lodging at their own choice hotels.
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S Water St
Mobile, AL 36602
The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa
26 N Royal St
Mobile, AL 36602
The Admiral
251 Government St
Mobile, AL 36602
Other hotel recommendations within 15 minutes from the Mobile Convention Center.
Hampton Inn Mobile – East Bay/Daphne
29451 US-98
Daphne, AL 36526
Hilton Garden Inn Mobile – East Bay/Daphne
29546 N. Main St.
Daphne, Al 36526
Below is a list of recommended overflow hotels within 20 minutes of the Mobile Convention Center. Attendees are responsible for calling or booking online.
- Comfort Suites Mobile East Bay
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore
- Courtyard by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore
Registration Costs
Registration is open now! Register soon as rates increase as the conference draws near. Registrations can be paid by check or credit card.
All registration and conference questions should be directed to our Alabama CTE Support Team at hello@alabamacte.org.
Registrants are subject to a $25 fee per each substitution or name change made after April 1.
General Attendee
Early Bird- Early Bird price will be available until May 3rd for $275
- After May 3rd, the standard registration rate will be $475
- After July 26th, the late or on-site registration rate will be $675
Health Science Attendee
Additional Fee- At every registration rate, a fee of $35 will apply to Health Science registration
Postsecondary CTE Student
Great Value- All current CTE Students
- Register anytime for $50
- Spots are limited, First-come First-served
Partner With Us!
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Connect with active CTE educators from across the state as they prepare and make plans for the new academic year. Spend time with administrators, counselors, career coaches, and teachers and share how you can help them build College + Career-Ready learners!
Become A Partner
Fill out the form below to become a partner or exhibitor! If you have any questions, please email hello@alabamacte.org
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
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