Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

Just when we got familiar with students from Generation Z, the youngest children we're measuring today are from the Alpha Generation. Even as young children, they are showing slight differences compared to the previous two generations. Millennials grew up with a cell phone. Gen Z grew up with a smartphone. Gen Alpha is growing up with AI. As adults, these children will interact with robots as much as they do with humans. This session offers insights on who they are and what tools they'll need from caring adults to mature into healthy adulthood. 

When Alexander the Great assembled three armies and began his campaign, he marched his soldiers off the current, familiar maps and into new, uncharted territory. They had to draw new maps as they marched. This is our reality today. Leaders cannot merely repeat what they’ve always done. It’s important to “read the need, before they lead”. Student success must be about more than academic scores. Effective leaders discover what’s new while also holding on to timeless values. This session sets up discussion on how to march into new territory, prepare for the future and set the pace for other schools.

Pre-registration required.