The CITE Board of Directors Call for Candidates is now open! If you're passionate about advancing technology in education and helping shape the future of CITE, consider applying for one of three open board seats. Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, represent the needs of the CITE community, and help guide the strategic direction of the organization. Applications are open through July 18. Details on eligibility and how to apply are available at the link below.

Maximize Your Membership

July 2, 2026 - 12:00PM-12:45PM

Join us to learn about all that CITE membership has to offer, how to get involved, programs, resources, and ask any questions you may have about your membership and CITE as an organization!

CITE Collaboration Lab: All Things Help Desk

(CITE Members Only)

July 16, 2026 - 2:00PM-3:30PM

Bring your questions, conundrums, and hard-won lessons to discuss with CITE members from across the state that support in Help Desk!

CTOM and TMAP Applications Now Open and K-12 IT Basics On-Demand Course Enrollment

Take the next step in your professional growth with CITE. Applications are now open for the CTOM and TMAP programs, and enrollment is available for the K–12 IT Basics On-Demand Course. Whether you're developing leadership skills, expanding your technical expertise, or building a stronger foundation in K–12 IT, CITE has a learning opportunity for you.

Keynote Speakers

Get ready to be inspired at the 66th Annual CITE Conference with keynote presentations from Steve Wozniak and Susan Cain.

As the co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the technology landscape and continues to inspire audiences with his insights on innovation, creativity, and the future of technology. Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet, is renowned for her work exploring the power of introversion, thoughtful leadership, and human potential.

 

These two acclaimed speakers will bring unique perspectives and thought-provoking ideas to this year’s conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by these influential voices. 

Full Conference Agenda Coming Soon!

The wait is almost over! The full conference agenda will be released soon, featuring an exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and learning opportunities designed specifically for K–12 IT professionals. Stay tuned for the full schedule and be sure to register by July 31 to secure the best rate.

The speed of the attack lifecycle has reached a tipping point. Adversaries have successfully automated the most time-consuming phases of an intrusion, allowing them to move from initial access to full impact at record speed. Hear from Palo Alto Networks security experts Preston Miller and Dan O’Day as they break down the 2026 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report. This session moves beyond high-level trends to deliver technical insights from over 750 real-world investigations. You’ll learn about: Kill chain compression: How attackers are collapsing the kill chain from access to impact, faster and quieter than ever. Identity as the primary attack path: Why credentials, tokens and excessive privilege now dominate real-world IR cases. Weaponizing trust: How SaaS integrations and third-party access are abused to bypass controls and expand blast radius. Watch now to gain the insights you need to defend in the 2026 threat landscape.

Whether you call CITE your "Professional Home", "Trusted Network" or "Support Squad" ...we are here to support you year-round!

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