2026 SDTECHS Automotive Educators Regional Convening & Advisory Event

Join automotive educators, industry leaders, workforce partners, and community stakeholders from across the region for a focused day of collaboration, connection, and strategic planning at the 2026 SDTECHS Automotive Educators Regional Convening & Advisory Event.

Designed as a high-impact gathering rather than a traditional conference, this event creates space for meaningful networking, peer exchange, and direct engagement with employers and industry experts shaping the future of transportation careers.

The centerpiece of the convening will be two regional advisory sessions:

• General Automotive Programs Advisory – Explore emerging workforce needs, evolving technologies, program alignment, equipment trends, and strategies to strengthen student pathways into today’s automotive careers.

• Electric Vehicle Programs Advisory – Examine the rapid growth of EV and advanced vehicle technologies, employer skill demands, training gaps, curriculum needs, and opportunities to expand zero-emission vehicle education across the region.

Participants will leave with valuable regional insights, stronger industry connections, and actionable ideas to help modernize…