The partnership aligns FETC’s mission to showcase the most effective edtech solutions with CDE’s commitment to sharing research and actionable insights. Together, they will equip school districts and educators with cutting-edge research, real-world strategies, and practical solutions that address the challenges and opportunities presented by digital learning environments.

“Educators today face a rapidly changing technology landscape that requires actionable insights and proven solutions,” said Jennifer Womble, FETC Conference Chair. “Our collaboration with the Center for Digital Education ensures that attendees gain access to the latest research and strategies that empower them to make meaningful decisions for their schools and students.”

The Center for Digital Education, part of Government Technology, is a national platform that highlights emerging trends, success stories, and practical applications of technology in education. Through its research, thought leadership, and case studies, CDE empowers education decision-makers to implement sustainable, impactful technology initiatives.

The 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference, held January 14-17, 2025, in Orlando, FL, is a can’t-miss event for district leaders, IT specialists, instructional experts, and educators shaping the future of education technology. With this partnership, attendees will benefit from CDE’s expertise in education technology, ensuring access to timely research, policies, and tools that influence technology adoption in schools.

Educators and leaders will gain access to CDE’s comprehensive resources, including updates on digital tools, funding opportunities, and policy insights, further supporting FETC’s commitment to delivering practical, forward-thinking content.

About the Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®)
The Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®) annually attracts thousands of education and technology leaders for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. With basic to advanced sessions tailored to the needs of each role in the digital transformation, FETC is the nation’s premier K12 education technology event, drawing the largest community of strategic decision makers in North America. FETC provides school and district administrators, classroom leaders, IT professionals, curriculum and media specialists, coaches and other educators with roles in edtech the opportunity to explore the most effective integration of technology across the curriculum. FETC offers a balanced blend of administrative, instructional and technical content through targeted sessions, intensive workshops, hands-on demonstrations of the newest products on an Expo floor with over 450 partners in edtech. Visit www.FETC.org for more details.

FETC Media Contact:
Katie Ralys
ETC, part of the Arc network
P: 904.327.9312
E: katie.ralys@etcnetwork.com
www.etcnetwork.com

About the Center for Digital Education (CDE)
The Center for Digital Education (CDE), part of Government Technology, is a national research and advisory institute specializing in K12 and higher education technology trends, policy, and funding. CDE provides education leaders with actionable insights through research, case studies, and events, helping them navigate the digital transformation of learning environments. Visit www.govtech.com/education to learn more.

CDE Media Contact:
Mark Androvich
Chief of Staff – Innovation
e.Republic, LLC
o. 916.932.1343 | c. 916.350.1104
mandrovich@erepublic.com

About District Administration
District Administration amplifies the voices of superintendents and their leadership teams as they tackle the most pressing issues facing K12 schools today. In print and online, readers of the magazine regularly find in-depth, real-world solutions to the full spectrum of education issues, from classroom instruction to edtech to talent management. Alongside up-to-the-minute insights from our experts, DA keeps the education community updated on breaking K12 news, latest innovations and opportunities to collaborate with educators around the country. Visit www.districtadministration.com, and please subscribe to our daily e-newsletter.

About ETC, part of the Arc network
ETC is proud to be part of the Arc network, a B2B events, data, and media platform, backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital. Founded to redefine business networking, Arc has over 300 talented colleagues located in the U.S., UK, Netherlands and Singapore that focus on seeking out new ways to connect communities wherever, whenever, or however people need to come together to grow their businesses.

For more information about the Future of Education Technology Conference, visit FETC.org.