NETA 2026: Full Schedule

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10:15am CDT

Is Your School Secure? A Real-Time Cyber Risk Analysis with Tech Director Dave Huryta from Ravenna Public Schools

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

With the rapid advancement of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the risks and threats of cyberattacks are escalating. Network vulnerabilities increasingly expose your school, students, and staff to potential dangers. Join us for a live demonstration and analysis session with Tech Director Dave Huryta from Ravenna Public Schools to uncover the financial risks associated with inadequate proactive cybersecurity measures. Our cutting-edge technology will highlight the specific actions you can take today to minimize these potential impacts.

Speakers

Hamilton Business Technologies

Ryan Wineteer

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 3

Exhibitor Session

Company Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Wired for Success: Recabling 29 Buildings for the Digital Age

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 2

Discover how Millard Public Schools successfully re-cabled 29 buildings, implementing a new structure cabling standard. We'll cover the logistical hurdles of working while school was in session, managing phased packages, and executing smooth cutovers. Learn how we leveraged E-Rate Category 2 funding to offset costs and the essential lessons learned from project partnership with Morrissey Engineering and Commscope to ensure a successful ethernet evolution and foundation for the future.

Speakers

Lucas Bingham

Executive Director of Technology, Millard Public Schools

Joe Kuehl

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:45pm CDT

Safeguard Systems, Strengthen Budgets: ClassLink for Tech Teams

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

Silver 8

In an era of tight budgets and rising cybersecurity demands, Nebraska districts need solutions that protect both their data and their dollars. Join a panel of Nebraska tech leaders as they share how ClassLink helps streamline access management, secure logins, and simplify rostering—all while maximizing existing resources.

Speakers

Greg Schwanke

Technology Director, Gretna Public Schools

Joshua G Jerome

Technology Director / President, Ogallala Public Schools / CoSNE

Father of 4 amazing children, all in their 20s, 2 granddaughters, and Husband to the best woman on planet earth!

- Living the Dream - No problems only Solutions - Think now & Change after! Inspire. Teach. Protect. Remove obstacles. Be human.

Education:
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Anu Jokinen

[email protected], Senior Director of Instructional Technology

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 8

Exhibitor Session

Company Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

NETA 2026

10:15am CDT

Hamilton Business Technologies

1:00pm CDT

Lucas Bingham

Joe Kuehl

2:45pm CDT

Greg Schwanke

Joshua G Jerome

Anu Jokinen

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