ACTEM 2025 Fall Conference

38th Annual Education Technology Conference

Oct. 9-10, 2025  •  Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME




Conference Co-Chairs:

Amanda Nguyen and Alice Barr will return as conference co-chairs for 2025.  Join us for a wide variety of presentations that serve multiple audiences and content areas.

Call for Proposals

The call for proposals for ACTEM’s 38th annual fall conference is OPEN! We welcome teachers, administrators, integrators, coaches, vendors, and tech folks to submit conference session presentation proposals through Monday, April 14, 2025. 

Please submit your proposal here (or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/actem2025 )

Please reach out to conference co-chairs Amanda Nguyen and Alice Barr at: conference@actem.org with any questions.

Thursday Keynote Speaker - Jordyn Zimmerman

Jordyn is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. That arduous journey fuels her beliefs around leveraging tools and supports to drive change. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community — and has personal experience challenging the status quo, which is featured in the 2021 documentary, This Is Not About Me.

Featured Speaker - Carl Hooker

Carl has been an educator for over 25 years and has been part of a strong educational shift with thoughtful technology integration ever since his first day stepping into the classroom. From his start as a teacher all the way through becoming a district leader, he’s always held one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. Carl brings this background as well as a wealth of practical tools and ideas that teachers can use in their classroom tomorrow.

Friday Keynote Speaker -  AJ Juliani

A.J. Juliani is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of Adaptable. He serves as an Instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As a Curriculum Coordinator, Tech Director, English teacher, football coach, and K-12 Instructional Coach, A.J. has worked towards innovative learning experiences for schools in various roles. A.J. is also an award-winning blogger, speaker, and author of multiple other books, including the best-sellers Empower, Launch, and The PBL Playbook. His favorite role is Dad to five kids!

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration

We expect registration for both attendees and exhibitors to open in Spring 2025. 

In the meantime, if you are interested in taking advantage of any of the following discounts, you can reach out to director@actem.org. 

  • Administrators: We are excited to be able to bring back our program of supporting free one-day registrations for one administrator from each district that is an ACTEM institutional member. Eligible administrators include: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Special Education Directors, Curriculum Director, Principals and Assistant Principals. 

  • Group Discounts: A district that registers more than 10 adult attendees on one PO is eligible for a discount.

  • College Students: We are happy to be able to support a discounted rate of $40 per day per college student attendee.  

2025 Schedule

Thursday

Friday

8:30 - 9:30 Session 1

9:40 - 10:40 Session 2

10:50 - 12:00 Keynote

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Session 3

2:10 - 3:10 Session 4

3:20 - 4:00 Raffle & Awards

4:00 - 5:30 Presentations and Exhibitor Reception 

5:30 - 7:00 Board Games

6:30 - 11:00 After Hours

8:00 - 9:00 Session 1

9:10 - 10:10 Session 2

10:20 - 10:50 Vendor visits + mini sessions / playground activities

10:50 - 12:00 Keynote

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Session 3

2:10 - 3:10 Session 4

3:20 - Closing + Raffles

Board Game Night

There will be a late afternoon Board game session on Thursday after the vendor session from 5:30 - 7:00 until After Hours starts. People are welcome to drop in. Snacks and drinks will be available. Bring your favorite board game or choose from dozens of others we will have available!

Join us for the 4th Annual After Hours Event!


Carl Hooker returns for the 4th Annual After Hours Event! Join us from 6:30pm - 11pm for food, networking, a fun team challenge that will have you engaged in several activities across the Civic Center, and more! 

ACTEM

Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine

P.O. Box 187, Gorham, ME 04038

Phone: (207) 222-4353  Fax: (207) 222-2057  Email: info@actem.org