ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026

Cost: $215
Join us for an exclusive small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the most historically and civically significant neighborhoods in the world. With reserved access and a professional guide, you will explore the iconic interiors of the U.S. Capitol Building, learning the stories behind its historic halls and chambers. Venture inside the Library of Congress including a view of a portion of Thomas Jefferson's original collection of over 6,000 books and explore the interior of the Supreme Court, gaining insight into the history and architecture of the nation's highest judicial body.
This tour offers something rare: an unhurried, personalized experience in spaces that millions of visitors see only from the outside. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Washington or a frequent traveler to the capital, the guided walking tour of Capitol Hill provides context and access that goes well beyond the typical tourist experience. It's a memorable way to connect the work of career and technical education to the civic and legislative landscape where so much of that work is shaped.
This tour is limited to 15 people. Transportation to/from conference hotel included. Reserve your ticket by contacting Dona Orr at [email protected].

Step inside the fascinating world of data centers with this immersive tour and engaging industry discussion! Join us as we head to Data Center Alley and Loudoun County, home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world. There, you’ll receive a behind-the-scenes tour inside a data center, uncovering the inner workings of one of the fastest growing industries. Representatives will discuss the data center industry and the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities students need to become a technician in this innovative space. Following the tour, we will make a short stop at Northern Virginia Community College to visit their data center training space before returning to the conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and discover how to prepare students for the future of technology. You will walk away with actionable strategies to spark student interest in data center careers and explore opportunities to build capacity for data center education in your community!