2026 UEN Tech Summit

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.