Everything You Need to Register for WVSTC 2025 and Why It’s Worth It

The West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference (WVSTC) is returning on October 15–16, 2025, at Oglebay Resort near Wheeling, WV. It’s an annual gathering for K-12 educators, higher education staff, IT professionals, state and local government staff, librarians, nonprofit teams, CIOs/CTOs, and tech consultants across West Virginia. This year is the 50th anniversary of the event.

There will be over 80 sessions, covering a wide range of topics, including classroom technology, cybersecurity, instructional design, and digital tools that make life easier. You’ll also get to hear from keynote speaker Mandy Froehlich, a former Director of Innovation who’s known for helping educators rethink how they lead with tech. Whether you’re brand new to the field or have been doing tech support since dial-up, there’s something useful at this event.

Registering is pretty simple. You’ll need your name, organization (like your school district or department), your job title, etc. The main ticket option is a two-day pass, which normally costs $450. For those who jumped on the Super Early Bird deal back in May, the cost was as low as $250 per person. You can also get a day pass for $250, and students can go for $100.

So, why go? First off, the networking is real. You’re going to meet people who are facing the same tech challenges you are, whether that’s dealing with outdated infrastructure in a rural school district, managing cybersecurity threats on a tight budget, or figuring out how to implement AI in the classroom without losing your mind. You also get to learn from people doing the work, not just theorizing. Many of the talks and panels are led by individuals from West Virginia schools and agencies who are implementing tech solutions. The sessions are grounded in what’s possible in the state, not just some far-off Silicon Valley fantasy. Read more and register here!