INFO SESSIONS
AACC is pleased to host three information sessions in partnership with ATE Central on how to prepare for the 2026 ATE Conference, and a conference orientation webinar that will share agenda information for the event. Each session will be recorded and available on the website following the live event.
Information Sessions
The 2026 ATE Conference & You – Responding to the Call for Sessions
Join ATE Central and Ellen Hause, ATE PI, from the American Association of Community Colleges as she talks through the ways ATE grantees can prepare to participate in this year’s conference. During this ATE Office Hours session attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Call for Sessions and Student Application Process.
On Demand Recording
Information Session Slides (PDF)
Thursday, September 3
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
The 2026 ATE Conference & You – Preparing for ATE Connects
Join ATE Central and Ellen Hause, ATE PI, from the American Association of Community Colleges to learn more about the conference’s networking and information-sharing sessions and how to prepare and participate. ATE Office Hours attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the event in general and ATE Connects in particular, which is a required component of the conference.
To register, click here.
Wednesday, September 30
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Sharing the Impact of ATE on Capitol Hill
Interested in sharing the impact of your NSF ATE project or center on Capitol Hill? Consider scheduling a visit with your congressional offices on Tuesday, October 20, before the conference begins on Wednesday, October 21. Led by Jim Hermes, AACC Associate Vice President for Government Relations, this session will cover how to schedule meetings, what to expect, and effective strategies for communicating the value and impact of ATE.
To register, click here.
Orientation Webinar
Tuesday, October 13
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Conference Orientation Webinar
AACC will host an ATE Conference Orientation Webinar to provide an overview of the 2026 ATE Conference agenda, share information on how to navigate the event, and discuss how attendees can maximize their time to get the most out of the conference and its many networking opportunities.
To register, click here.
