2026 UEN Tech Summit

We will include a fiber installation demo, including scoping and cleaning. We will also show options to organize cable runs and clean up equipment racks.

We plan to have an equipment rack on-site to show best practices, and also some options on cleaning kits with information on where they can be purchased.

If you've ever wanted a better understanding of how you can safely and lightly audit the EdTech apps in use in your schools, this session's for you. Jeremy Zabriskie from the Student Data Privacy team at USBE will teach you the basics of webapp analysis. This session won't require any existing technical knowledge, but it is intended primarily for IT and technology folks. For part of a demo, you may follow along on your own device, but it isn't required.

In this session, we will learn about the basics of webapp analysis and see a demo of how to do a light audit. You can follow along on your own device if you'd like, but there is no requirement to do so.

Discover how to solve almost any technical issues correctly the first time using the split-half method. Hear relatable anecdotes from the tech trenches, and explore practical strategies to stop guessing and start fixing 'glitches' efficiently.

Have you ever faced a classroom technology issue and had no idea where to start? In this classroom-style session, we will learn how to translate a user's vague “glitch” into a tangible issue with an actionable solution by using the split-half troubleshooting method. This highly efficient, logical approach is used by IT professionals to isolate and resolve problems by systematically eliminating half of the potential causes at a time. Using relatable and sometimes humorous anecdotes from the tech trenches, you will learn how to apply this binary search logic to everyday classroom tech issues, transforming tech-induced panic into calm, methodical problem-solving

The "Instructional Video Collaboration" (IVC) landscape is changing, and UEN is expanding our approach and partnerships, allowing us to be more innovative and agile as technologies evolve. This presentation examines the evolution of the unified K20 Zoom License Agreement, reflecting on lessons learned in the past year, why this shift is critical for our current educational landscape, and how we are leveraging this agreement for the future.

UEN’s IVC team will talk about the shifting landscape of video collaboration technologies, lessons learned in the first year of the K20 Zoom Agreement, and the UEN commitment to ongoing innovation and support of these technologies. The team will also share early results and lessons learned from a STEM classroom pilot program using video collaboration equipment new to UEN’s IVC environment. Zoom-capable hardware will be on display. We will discuss and demonstrate how new features, AI innovations, and enhanced capabilities can be used in remote learning to support classroom collaboration.

This applicant‑focused session covers FY2026 E‑Rate application updates, current guidance, and helpful resources, with a look ahead to FY2027 & FY2028 planning (New Bidding Portal intro), UETN consortium readiness, and potential use of ESMC. Don’t know what ESMC is? Drop in and find out.

The E‑Rate landscape continues to evolve, sometimes as quickly as the weather in Utah. This session will provide timely updates on the current status of FY2026 E‑Rate applications while looking ahead to what applicants can expect as they prepare for FY2027. Attendees will be introduced to emerging resources, tools, and guidance designed to support Utah E‑Rate applicants through the upcoming funding year. We will review recent news, policy developments, and noteworthy events impacting the E‑Rate program, with a focus on what these changes mean in practical terms for schools and libraries. The presentation will also include a status update on the UETN E‑Rate Consortium, highlighting current preparations and strategic considerations for FY2027. Time permitting, we will explore anticipated or potential use of ESMC in the FY2027 application process and discuss best practices for adapting to ongoing program changes. Because E‑Rate guidance and timelines can shift, this session is designed to be responsive and current, ensuring participants walk away with the most relevant information available at the time of the Summit.

The meeting is tailored to the needs of UETN advocates and service owners as we discuss the procurement phase coming in late summer, including UETN policies and how understanding them will lead to better stakeholder support.

Audience type: UETN Advocacy team and UETN service owners

UETN Advocates Meeting will include updates, training (topic pending), and core service updates.