Technology Awareness Day

Technology Awareness Day (Tech A-Day) is an annual event that brings together students, educators and vendor partners to highlight innovations in education technology and collaborate on how schools can use them to enhance instruction and streamline school district operations.

36th Annual Technology Awareness Day

The 36th Annual Technology Awareness Day will take place at the Albany Capital Center on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is Engage • Educate • Empower • Employ.

Registration

Tech A-Day registration will open in the fall. Be sure to check back to secure your spot at NERIC’s premier event.

Keynote Speaker

This year’s keynote speaker is Matt Miller, the author of six books, including Ditch That Textbook. His Ditch That Textbook blog reaches thousands of educators in more than 100 countries with inspiration and practical teaching ideas. He’s a keynote speaker, podcast host, and the creator of the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit. His full bio is available on our website.

Presentation Proposals

Tech A-Day offers several breakout sessions on various topics currently relevant to K-12 education. We encourage districts, BOCES and RICs to share expertise on how you’re working toward this year’s theme, as well as any other successful activities or projects that have engaged students through educational technology integration.

If you’re interested in presenting a breakout session, please submit your proposal before Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Session presenter openings are limited. Submitters will be contacted with a decision once the Tech A-Day Committee has made its final selections.

Tech Playground

The Tech Playground is a hands-on activity space for all event attendees. In past years, Tech Playground activities included robots, VR headsets, drone simulations and much more. If you have a hands-on activity for the Tech Playground, please contact Hilary Dee at Hilary.Dee@neric.org or Colin Strainge at colin.strainge@neric.org.

Student Participation & Attendance

Students from districts around the state are encouraged to attend Tech A-Day. In previous years, students have presented sessions, performed musical arrangements, attended the event with district personnel and much more. To learn how to involve your students in Tech A-Day, please email awarenessday@neric.org.

Vendor Showcase

More than 60 national and regional vendors participated in last year’s Vendor Showcase. The Vendor Showcase offers an opportunity for attendees to discuss the latest technological trends and innovations available with industry experts. If you’re interested in being a vendor at this year’s event, please be sure to register as soon as possible. Space on the vendor floor will fill quickly. Email awarenessday@neric.org to secure your spot as a vendor at Tech A-Day.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tech A-Day sponsors receive visibility to a broad audience, including an opportunity to connect directly with K-12 school educators, administrators and technology leaders. Multiple sponsorships are available for this year’s event. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, email awarenessday@neric.org.