NETA 2025: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on May 1-2, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

1:15pm CDT

Transform Student Learning in STEM, CTE, and Careers with AR/VR and AI

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

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Walmart, Tesla, Delta, Warby Parker, Home Depot, your local hospital - what do these have in common? They all employ graduates from our schools. They also leverage augmented and virtual reality! Students will engage with AR/VR in their careers. After hearing use cases, you may consider STEM, CTE, and Career Exploration at your school or district. How do you engage students at high levels?

Speakers

Dee Dickson

Customer Success Manager, zSpace

Dee Dickson, M.EDSr. zSpace Customer Success ManagerzSpace, Inc. EdTech is Dee’s thing! As an educator with 20+ years of teaching and corporate training experience, she has a deep understanding of the technological demands that are required of today's instructors. Over the years... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Career and Technical Education, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

From Paper to Progress: Unlocking the Power of Digitized Documents

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

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Are paper-heavy processes slowing your team down? Whether you manage technology, oversee budgets, or handle daily operations, this session explores how digital transformation can help. Learn how to protect vital records, streamline workflows, and reduce inefficiencies using modern technologies and practices. Walk away with actionable insights to save time, cut risks, and make work easier for everyone in your office.

Speakers

Ray Douglas

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Managing the Firewall Lifecycle

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

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Managing the firewall lifecycle is essential for maintaining strong network security and protecting an organization’s assets from potential threats. This process begins with strategic planning, where security requirements are identified based on business goals, data sensitivity, and industry regulations. Organizations must evaluate their options—whether deploying hardware, software, or cloud-based firewalls—and outline initial security policies that define rules for inbound and outbound traffic.

Speakers

Jon Bosche

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:15pm CDT

Projecting Possibilities

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

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Explore the use of projection in education outside of the classroom

Speakers

Epson America, Inc. - John Harris

Education Account Representative, Epson America, Inc.

A leader in display solutions, Epson continues to drive the future of projection technology with its full suite of laser projectors and displays. Featuring lamp-free, long-life, laser light engines, Epson laser solutions achieve new levels of performance and reliability.Epson’s... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Multimedia
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Combatting Today’s Security Concerns in Schools

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

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Today, schools face an ever-growing list of security concerns, and many struggle to keep up. Keeping building access points secured, proactively monitoring for suspicious behavior or bullying, and ensuring campuses are safe overnight and on weekends are just a few things school districts have to juggle to prioritize student and staff safety. In this panel, we will discuss all the common issues schools across the country face and what can be done to combat them.

Speakers

Mark O'Sullivan

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT), Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

10:15am CDT

Fortinet Endpoint Detection and Response

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

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Join us for a demo of FortiEDR UI, detection capabilities, forensic visibility, automation, and integration.

Speakers

Scott Kai

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cybersecurity, Higher Education, Information Technology (IT), Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Begin Your AI Journey through a Free AI Transformation Review

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

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Join us as we review a no-cost, 90-minute strategic session designed specifically for K-12 district leaders. This virtual readiness check, led by seasoned consultants from Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) and CDW, will explore the transformative opportunities and challenges of Generative AI in education. Our goal is to provide actionable insights that will help your district define and successfully scale AI-infused learning environments.

Speakers

Thomas Ashley

Education Strategist, CDW Education

I became a Technology Director over twenty-five years ago in Georgia after spending six years in the corporate world working in technology, leadership and training. I worked at Huntington County Schools in Indiana as Chief Technology Officer for over 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technology, Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All