Welcome to the 2025 CTE Summit

Cost to Exhibit

• $225 (1 person) Includes admission for one person, a standard-size exhibitor table, one outlet/power cord, and meals. Due to limited space, we ask that exhibitors do not participate in concurrent sessions unless there is room in the breakout rooms. 
• $300  (2 people) Includes admission for two people, a standard-size exhibitor table, one outlet/power cord, and meals. Due to limited space, we ask that exhibitors do not participate in concurrent sessions unless there is room in the breakout rooms. 
• $100 Non-Profit Status(1 person) Must be able to show proof of non-profit status. Proof of nonprofit status must be submitted to yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu upon approval of your application.

Applications should demonstrate the following:

• Relevance: Exhibitors should offer products, services, or resources that are directly relevant to career and technical education that support student learning and engagement.
• Target audience: The resources should address the needs and interests of the conference attendees, which may include educators, administrators, students, or industry professionals.
• Innovation: Exhibitors showcasing innovative technologies and equipment, teaching and learning methods, or educational resources that can enhance the learning experience will be given priority.
• Quality: Exhibitors should demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality products, services, or resources that meet industry standards and best practices.
• Interactivity: Exhibitors who offer interactive demonstrations, hands-on experiences, or engaging presentations that allow attendees to explore their offerings will be prioritized.
• Educational value: Exhibitors should contribute to the overall educational value of the conference by providing informative materials and demonstrations that enhance attendees' knowledge and skills.

Deadlines and Important Dates

• Tuesday, September 30, 2025, is the application deadline.
• Applications are reviewed by the committee on a rolling basis
• We will make our best effort to notify exhibitors of acceptance within 2-3 weeks of receiving the submitted application.

If you have questions related to exhibiting, please get in touch with Robb Lowe at Robb.Lowe@MinnState.edu. 

If you have questions related to payment processing, please contact Jared.Reise@MinnState.edu. 

Apply to be an Exhibitor

Apply to be an Exhibitor

For questions about the Summit, contact yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu, Director of Professional Development and the main point of contact for the Summit.

For registration and payment, contact jared.reise@minnstate.edu.

This annual Career and Technical Education Summit brings together the largest and broadest group of people dedicated to serving students, workforce and business/industry, and local communities in career and technical education throughout Minnesota. We encourage you to attend if you self-identify with any of the following groups: 

• Teacher or Faculty (school or college) 
• Director, Coordinator, Administrator, Managers, and other leadership roles
• Perkins Coordinator 
• Workforce Development Roles
• Business and Industry Leaders, Representatives, Trainers and Educators in CTE industries 
• Career Counselors and Advisors (such as Career Navigators, CareerForce staff, etc.)
• Teaching and Learning Directors and Professional Staff
• Educators in the MNDOC involved in CTE classroom and career instruction 
• Leaders in Career Pathways work
• CTE leaders in concurrent enrollment, PSEO, and CTE articulation 
• State agencies with initiatives focused on workbased learning, college to career, etc.