The 2021 Spring Meeting Platform
is Now Live!
Advance CTE’s 2021 Spring Meeting begins on Wednesday, April 14, just a little less than one week away! Our first-ever virtual meeting has numerous opportunities to Reconnect, Reset and Reimagine CTE through inspiring speakers, engaging plenary sessions and breakouts, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers across the Career Technical Education (CTE) field. 

We invite you to explore the online event platform that will host your Spring Meeting experience ahead of the meeting next week. We strive to make your meeting a high quality, engaging experience that is easy to navigate and provides you ample opportunities to connect with other attendees. 

This email provides: 
  • Instructions to access and navigate the event platform; 
  • Steps to interact with sponsors and access the virtual library; and 
  • A how-to video and connections to technical support throughout the event. 

Our team wants your meeting experience to be as smooth as possible. Please do not hesitate to reach out prior to and during the event with any questions or concerns about the platform. Just email meetings@careertech.org to reach one of our staff. 

When
April 14 - 15, 2021. Each day will begin at 12 p.m. ET. 

Platform and Session Access 
The Spring Meeting platform is now LIVE!
In order to join sessions you will be required to be logged in. To log in: 
  • Navigate to the Agenda tab and click the green Log In button on the top right. In the pop up, enter the email address that you registered with and click Send.  
  • An email will be immediately sent to this email address. Click the Confirm Your Email button.  
  • Once you confirm your email, you will be logged into the platform for the duration of the event.

We strongly encourage you to follow these steps prior to the event in order to ensure you have no issues accessing the platform. Please note that you must use Google Chrome or Firefox to access the Spring Meeting website.

All agenda information is available on the platform, but a print-friendly version is also available. 

Continue reading for important tips and resources to help you navigate the event platform and make the most of your Spring Meeting experience. 
Visit Spring Meeting Sponsors
We are so thankful to our 16 Spring Meeting Sponsors! We encourage you to directly connect with sponsors throughout the Spring Meeting! Click the Sponsors tab to interact through video and chat, schedule 1 on 1 appointments and browse resources with Diamond, Platinum and Gold-level sponsors.

Visit each sponsor to learn more about the products and services they offer and how they can benefit you and your organization. Sponsors will be available in their virtual exhibit booths starting at 11:30 a.m. ET each day.

Watch: How to Navigate the Event Platform  
Watch this short video tour before joining the meeting on April 14 for a tutorial on how to navigate the event platform! The tour includes: how to access the website, watch plenary sessions, join breakout sessions, visit sponsors and connect with speakers and other attendees.

Virtual Help Desk 
If you need help throughout the meeting getting logged in or resolving any other navigation or technology issue, visit the event platform Help Desk, located in the main toolbar for additional support and a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If additional assistance outside the scope of the Help Desk is needed, please email meetings@careertech.org.  

Virtual Resource Library 
Advance CTE’s virtual resource library is your go-to place for all topics discussed at Spring Meeting. The library will not only house important resources and reports, but also fact sheets, guides, case studies and more on top-of-mind topics. All event materials are virtual - participants will not receive event-related materials in the mail.

Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Spring Meeting Experience
To have the best Spring Meeting experience, make sure you:
  • Read this email!
  • Watch the how-to video tour 
  • Use Google Chrome or Firefox as your web browser (the event platform will not work with Internet Explorer or Safari) 
  • Enable your webcam and microphone so you can contribute fully 
  • No need to register for sessions! All open sessions can be accessed in the Agenda tab, and you can add sessions to your platform calendar that you don’t want to miss. 

We look forward to seeing you next week!

Advance CTE | careertech.org