2026 Educator Conference
June 15-17, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
About CERTIFIED
How much can certification impact your classroom? Your students? Your community? Join us at CERTIFIED to find out. The only education conference dedicated exclusively to exploring the full promise of certification in the classroom, CERTIFIED gives administrators, teachers, and industry experts an engaging, energized forum for professional development. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate with a community of educators who share your passion for using certification to improve education and change lives.
What to expect at CERTIFIED
CONNECT
Connect with a growing community that knows how certifications can ignite student potential, fuel progress, and even change lives.
COLLABORATE
Collaborate with experts and make certification a more effective educational tool.
LEARN
Learn from your colleagues by taking part in a variety of insightful sessions and activities.
DEVELOP
Develop your own skills and earn professional credentials — get certified onsite for the technology you teach!
ENJOY
Enjoy plenty of great after-hours activities in a fun, relaxed environment!
See the impact of certification… Live!
As a CERTIFIED attendee, you'll see certification in action. The Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship tests top students on their Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. The Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship challenges students’ design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Since CERTIFIED and the student competitions take place at the same time, in the same location, you can attend the awards ceremony and watch each state champion compete for gold and a chance to represent the U.S. at the World Championship!
Meet the CERTIFIED Educator of the Year
Congrats!
We’re so pleased to announce that Kim Kayser, career and technical education (CTE) instructor at Woodlawn Beach Middle School in Florida, is our CERTIFIED Educator of the Year!
CERTIFIED Venue Location
CERTIFIED 2026 will take place the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: +1-615-889-1000
Special Rate for Attendees: $284 + Resort Fees and Tax
To secure discounted rate, attendees must book by May 29, 2026. Payment, management of date modifications, or cancelations are your responsibilities.
Registration for CERTIFIED 2026 does not guarantee room availability at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Once the room block for the conference is full, you may have to find lodging at another hotel nearby.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the event team at certifiedconf@certiport.com.