Come join us at
PLTW Indiana State Conference
Oct. 19-20, 2026
Marian University Indianapolis

Join fellow educators and partners from across Indiana for the PLTW Indiana State Conference—an energizing opportunity to share what works, explore what’s new, and strengthen pathways that help students thrive. You’ll experience practical best‑practice sessions, PLTW program updates, new‑course showcases, and hands‑on learning alongside leaders from K–12, higher education, industry, and the community.
What to Expect
This free two‑day experience brings together teachers and community partners to collaborate, learn, and build stronger student pathways. Your experience will include:
- Strategies for developing employability and work‑based learning skills that help students build and demonstrate transferable competencies.
- PLTW guidance for Indiana’s new diploma + Readiness Seals, including state updates and how PLTW supports a smooth transition to new requirements.
- Best practices for strengthening K–12, higher ed, and industry partnerships to make pathways visible, aligned, and connected to Indiana’s priority sectors and student opportunities.
- Practical approaches for building AI and computer literacy for all students, including best practices for using AI as a teaching and learning tool.
Travel Guidelines
We’re excited to see you this fall in Indianapolis! If you plan to stay overnight for the Indiana State Conference, PLTW has reserved a block through the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel,
There is no registration fee to attend the Indiana PLTW Teacher Conference, and PLTW will cover the cost of your hotel room during the event. Participants are responsible for any parking charges and incidental expenses.
Please note that we cannot guarantee hotel availability after September 20. If you have not yet reserved your room, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible using the link below.
Hotel Address
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
31 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-635-2000
For additional details, please refer to the Travel Guidelines.

Agenda at a Glance
Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
- Registration Opens11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Curriculum Experiences1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Keynote4:00 PM- 4:30 PM
- Opening Reception4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
- Registration7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Breakfast7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
- Building Lab Tours8:30 AM - 9:05 AM
- Breakout Sessions9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- Lunch & Exploratorium11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Breakout Sessions12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Teacher Cohorts2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
- Master Teacher Q&A4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
