Conference detail

Spring CUE 2026 Featuring the California STEAM Symposium

Organized by California STEAM Initiatives

Spring CUE 2026, powered by CALIE, is a flagship event for educators across the country to connect, learn, and inspire.

Dates: Mar 19-21, 2026
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Attendees: 3,000
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About this conference

Spring CUE 2026, powered by CALIE, is a flagship event for educators across the country to connect, learn, and inspire. It features expanded session formats including hands-on labs, panel discussions, and Transformative Educator sessions, with tracks covering AI integration, instructional design, and STEAM empowerment. The conference leads the conversation on the future of education, defining change rather than just adapting to it. A centerpiece of this experience is the highly anticipated California STEAM Symposium, a co-hosted dedicated space where theory meets practice. It offers hands-on, interactive activities and a "living lab" environment for educators to test new technologies and creative methodologies for future-focused schools. The event focuses on equity, technology, engagement, and leadership across all grade levels and learning environments.

Sponsorship options

Multiple sponsorship levels are available, including Presenting Sponsor ($150,000), Partner ($50,000-100,000), Mentor ($25,000-50,000), and Friend ($15,000-25,000), offering various benefits such as recognition in promotions, keynote introductions, custom activations, breakout presentations, and VIP registrations. Additional marketing opportunities include Makerspace sponsorship (exclusive $50,000, non-exclusive $10,000), Exhibit Hall Stage Sponsor ($20,000), Breakout Room Sponsor ($20,000), Educator Celebration Event ($5,000-20,000), Swag Bag ($15,000), Lanyards ($10,000), Wifi Sponsor ($10,000), Charging Stations ($5,000), Webinar Content Sponsorship ($4,500), Breakout Session Content Sponsor ($3,950), Ad in Marketing Email ($975), and Mobile App Push Notification ($750). Exhibitor booths are also available, with 10x10 spaces ranging from $1,595 to $1,995 and 10x20 spaces from $2,995 to $3,395, with a 40% discount for registered non-profit organizations. Premium location upgrades are available for $495. For group purchasing or sponsorship inquiries, contact info@joincalie.org or Glennon Stratton at glennon@cdefoundation.org for STEAM-specific inquiries.