A Collaborative Conference for K-12 IT Staff

Urbana, IL | June 24 & 25, 2025

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If you have any questions, please email us at events@ltcillinois.org.

Rise to the Challenges & Opportunities

Facing Today’s K-12 Technology Staff

Are you a school technology coordinator or director looking to stay ahead of the curve and connect with colleagues? Look no further than the LTC SummIT!

This summertime conference will directly address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s K-12 school technology personnel. With sessions covering a wide range of topics, from cybersecurity to incident response planning, physical security to network infrastructure and more, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tackling the toughest IT issues facing your school district.

But that’s not all! SummIT will also provide unparalleled opportunities for peers to collaborate and network. Connect with colleagues from across the state, share ideas and best practices, and learn from their experiences in the field, both between sessions and during a special evening social.

Don’t miss out on this must-attend event for school technology leaders!

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Date
June 24 & 25, 2025

Location
Campus Instructional Facility (University of Illinois) | Urbana, IL

Audience
K-12 IT staff and technology leaders

Cost
$100 (Early Bird until April 4, 2025)
$125 (after April 4, 2025)

PD Hours
10

Questions
Contact Duane Shaffer with questions.

Call for Proposals

Technology leaders, IT support staff, and all individuals with IT experience in an educational environment are encouraged to submit a session proposal for SummIT.

Proposal submission is now open through February 25, 2025.

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Conference Agenda

June 24

9:30am-10:00am Check-In

10:00am-10:05am Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:10am-11:00am Breakout Sessions

11:10am-12:00pm Breakout Sessions

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:10pm-2:00pm Vendor Time

2:10pm-3:00pm Breakout Sessions

3:10pm-4:00pm Breakout Sessions

6:00pm-8:00pm Social @ Esquire Lounge

June 25

8:00am – 8:30am Check-in & Breakfast

8:40am – 9:30am Breakout Sessions

9:40am-10:30am Breakout Sessions

10:40am-11:30am Roundtable Discussions

11:45am-12:30pm Lunch

12:40pm-1:30pm Breakout Sessions

1:40pm-2:10pm Roundtable Discussions

2:10pm-2:30pm Closing Remarks

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Shared Challenges

Shared Conversations

SummIT is a space to share – share resources you rely on, share challenges facing your district, share ideas for keeping every K-12 learning environment safe and productive.

This year, you’ll also share conversations at the Campus Instruction Facility, the University of Illinois’ newest classroom building, showcasing a variety of innovative, collaboration-centered learning spaces.

← See this year’s venue for yourself!

Lodging

SummIT attendees can book discounted lodging at the following hotels:

Hyatt Place Champaign Urbana

4 miles from event venue

Rate: TBD
Cut-Off Date: TBD

To Reserve: Check back soon for more details.

TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown

0.3 miles from event venue

Rate: TBD
Cut-Off Date: TBD
To Reserve: Check back soon for more details.

Parking

Attendees staying at the Hyatt Place Champaign Urbana can park overnight in the hotel’s complimentary parking deck. Participants staying at the TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown can pay $7 per day to park at that hotel.

During the conference, attendees may park for free in the B-4 parking deck (1201 W University Ave, Urbana, IL). Attendees MAY NOT park in metered spots (in the parking deck) or reserved spots (marked with blue signs)

Meter parking is also available closer to the event venue. If using meter parking, attendees assume full responsibility for parking in the correct zones and paying all relevant meter fees.

Parking Map