NYS Association for Computers and Technologies in Education- Nyscate, 8 Airport Park Boulevard, Latham, NY (2026)

10/29/2026

Each year NYSCATE produces our Annual Statewide Conference attended by over 1,500 attendees and 200+ exhibitors showcasing exemplary education applications of technology. Over 200 presentations by teachers and technology experts are given over the three-day period. NYSCATE recruits keynote speakers who are respected experts in their fields. This year will be new and exciting! We are featuring Spotlight Speakers, Playgrounds, many surprises and numerous after hour activities to keep you engaged and entertained throughout the event. Everything will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center in Verona, New York!
https://ow.ly/FkiR5101RXT

10/28/2026

Each year NYSCATE produces our Annual Statewide Conference attended by over 1,500 attendees and 200+ exhibitors showcasing exemplary education applications of technology. Over 200 presentations by teachers and technology experts are given over the three-day period. NYSCATE recruits keynote speakers who are respected experts in their fields. This year will be new and exciting! We are featuring Spotlight Speakers, Playgrounds, many surprises and numerous after hour activities to keep you engaged and entertained throughout the event. Everything will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center in Verona, New York! Make plans to join us today!
https://ow.ly/CN7P50ZZQqY

10/27/2026

THE SPARK CONTINUES!
BUILDING ON THE ENGERY OF CAMP AI
30-Minute Sessions * Twice each Month
Fresh Ideas. Practical Strategies. Real Impact
Sessions will be recorded and available to NYSCATE Members.
$5 For General Members | Free For Premium Members

November 12, 2026
11:00-11:30 AM

Enhancing, Not Replacing: Using Copilot to Build Stronger Thinking and Teaching Practices

In this session, educators will explore how Microsoft Copilot can be used not just to automate tasks, but to strengthen critical human skills such as planning, communication, and instructional decision-making. Participants will learn practical workflows for using Copilot as a thought partner to streamline lesson design, draft meaningful communications, and create instructional materials more efficiently. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies that both save time and elevate the quality of their work.
https://www.nyscate.org/lunch--learn-spark-sessions.html

10/23/2026

November 3, 2026
9:00 am -3:00 pm
Registration begins at 8:15 am

Location: Roy C Ketcham High School
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Costs:
$75 for General registration – full day
* includes coffee, snack, and lunch

$67.50 General registration -full day premium members

$50 for 1/2 day registration - morning or afternoon, includes lunch

$39 for Wappingers CSD employees – full or half day
Join educators, administrators, technology leaders, and innovators from across the region for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Explore the latest in Generative AI, assistive and adaptive technologies, digital literacy, cybersecurity, computer science, STEM/STEAM, immersive learning, instructional design, leadership, and emerging educational technologies.
Through interactive sessions, and practical classroom strategies, you'll discover innovative ideas, powerful resources, and meaningful connections that will help prepare every learner for the future. Whether you're looking to enhance teaching and learning, improve accessibility, support student success, or lead transformative change in your school or district, you'll leave energized with actionable ideas you can implement immediately.
Lunch, Exhibitors & Networking Opportunities!
https://www.nyscate.org/hvnyscate.html

10/22/2026

It’s officially fall, and when the leaves start to turn we know it’s time for the NYSCATE Conference!

Each year NYSCATE produces our Annual Statewide Conference attended by over 1,500 attendees and 200+ exhibitors showcasing exemplary education applications of technology. Over 200 presentations by teachers and technology experts are given over the three-day period. NYSCATE recruits keynote speakers who are respected experts in their fields. This year will be new and exciting! We are featuring Spotlight Speakers, Playgrounds, many surprises and numerous after hour activities to keep you engaged and entertained throughout the event. Everything will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center in Verona, New York! Make plans to join us today!

https://www.nyscate.org/annual-conference.html

10/21/2026

Each year NYSCATE produces our Annual Statewide Conference attended by over 1,500 attendees and 200+ exhibitors showcasing exemplary education applications of technology. Over 200 presentations by teachers and technology experts are given over the three-day period. NYSCATE recruits keynote speakers who are respected experts in their fields. This year will be new and exciting! We are featuring Spotlight Speakers, Playgrounds, many surprises and numerous after hour activities to keep you engaged and entertained throughout the event. Everything will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center in Verona, New York! Make plans to join us today!
https://ow.ly/i75x50ZZQqZ

10/19/2026

The NYSCATE Annual Conference is known for innovative and thought-provoking Keynote Sessions.
Tuesday November 24th
Brian Miller
Human Connection Specialist
How to Magically Connect with Anyone
Everyone wants to feel heard, understood and valued. Sure, we live in a divisive age- but the real problem is that we treat interactions as transactions. Yet when we feel truly seen by others we become deeply connected with ourselves, our organization, and our mission. In this session, we will learn what true human connection is, and how to make better and more meaningful connections in our personal and professional lives.
Brian Miller is a former professional magician turned author & speaker on human
connection who has shared his magic and message for 18 years across 5 continents. He
helps organizations and educators build connected cultures where everyone feels heard,
understood, and valued. His TEDx talk, ‘How to Magically Connect with Anyone,’ has 3.6 million views and sparked a global conversation about the importance of human connection. He is also the author of ‘Three New People,’ which Publishers Weekly raved, “brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.”

Information about the Annual Conference can be found here https://www.nyscate.org/annual-conference.html

10/16/2026

THE SPARK CONTINUES!
BUILDING ON THE ENGERY OF CAMP AI
30-Minute Sessions * Twice each Month
Fresh Ideas. Practical Strategies. Real Impact
Sessions will be recorded and available to NYSCATE Members.
$5 For General Members | Free For Premium Members

October 20, 2026
11:30-12:00 PM

Layering for Learning: Using AI to Build Knowledge Before Reading

Students cannot comprehend what they do not know. In this interactive session, participants will explore how AI tools such as Gemini Notebook can transform a single complex text into a multimodal knowledge-building experience. Grounded in learning science, this approach strategically layers podcasts, videos, visuals, discussion prompts, and other resources to build background knowledge before reading. Using an authentic classroom example, participants will experience an AI-supported text set, analyze how each modality supports comprehension, and examine the design process behind its creation. Participants will leave with a practical framework for creating AI-supported text sets that increase access to complex texts while maintaining grade-level rigor.
https://www.nyscate.org/lunch--learn-spark-sessions.html