2025 HTEC Annual Conference at Southwest Illinois College

Welcome to the 2025 HTEC Annual conference at Southwest Illinois College! Join us for a week of training, workshops, demos, and networking opportunities. The event will be held at the Belleville Campus, an awe inspiring facility for learning and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field, this conference is the only one of its kind that focuses on CNC training and closely related technologies. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills while making lifelong connections with other educators who share your experiences and passions. Meet you in St. Louis (nearest airport) in July!

Monday 7/21

Conference Day:

Partner workshops

Evening :

Join us Monday evening for a welcome reception at the Regency O'Fallon, conveniently located between the two main conference hotels. Food and drinks will be provided.

Tuesday 7/22

Conference Day :

Keynote by: Matthew Sermon - Executive Director, Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines

Partner Workshops, Demos, Peer Groups, Educator led breakouts

Evening :

Each year our Educational Partners sponsor an educators appreciation event. This year's event will be in St. Louis at the Anheuser Busch factory and Biergarten. Enjoy dinner, a factory tour, and a visit from a member of the famous Budweiser Clydesdale's team!

Guests are welcome, but educators must register adult guest by choosing the ticket for this event on Eventbrite. One adult guest per educator. Minor children are welcome (no registration necessary)

Wednesday 7/23

Conference Day:

Partner workshops, peer groups, demos, educator led breakouts

Evening:

Free night to explore St. Louis, or other local tourist destinations on your own or with fellow educators.

Thursday 7/24

Conference Day :

Peer Groups, 2026 HTEC Council election results and business meeting, wrap up, door prize raffle!

Evening :

Optional outing St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres home game ( on your own dime)

We are working on group rate tickets more info coming soon!

We are working on locking down rrom block group rates at the following hotels.

Hilton Garden Inn O' Fallon

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlofgi-hilton-garden-inn-st-louis-ofallon-mo/

Hampton Inn O' Fallon

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlflhx-hampton-ofallon/

Please check back for the group room rates to be published in January.

Host or Publisher Gene Haas Foundation