NETA 2026: Full Schedule

11:15am CDT

AI for Multilingual Transcription, Translation & Summarization

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

With Vurbo.ai, every spoken word becomes a searchable, multilingual transcript that you can share and organize effortlessly. Teachers can transcribe lessons, group activities, and student interactions in real time—while translating conversations on the fly for multilingual learners. Plus, Vurbo.ai creates summaries and key points from transcripts, helping educators streamline lesson reviews and classroom workflows.

Speakers

Yang IPEVO

[email protected], Sales Director

Exhibitors

Computer Hardware

We’re a team that loves helping people, schools, and businesses feel comfortable with technology. From hardware to software and everything in between, we focus on making things simpler and building real connections along the way. At the end of the day, we’re just people who care... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 3

Exhibitor Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conversation, Distance/Online Learning, World Languages
Subject Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Area All

3:45pm CDT

Engaging students in and out of the classroom w/ Newline Signage Pro"

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Bronze 2

Come see what Newline can do to help maximize student engagement, community involvement, and awareness using your existing displays. We will be exploring signage use, advancements in display technology, and new ways to break down language barriers in your classrooms.

Speakers

Randy Hinrichs

G Lake

Regional Sales manager, Newline Interactive/ Computer Hardware

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bronze 2

Exhibitor Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assistive Technology, Conversation, Language Arts, Multimedia
Subject All Levels
Area Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Are You Ready Player One? The EPIC Rise of Esports in Nebraska!

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 11

Step into the new frontier of education! This dynamic session provides middle and high school educators with a clear, actionable guide to the rapidly expanding world of esports and how it can be leveraged for student success in Nebraska. We’ll move past the stereotypes to focus on the tangible educational pathways emerging from competitive gaming.

Speakers

Matt Hinkel

Nate Simons

Director of Technology, [email protected]

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Conversation, Digital Citizenship
Subject Middle, Secondary
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Let’s Talk About AI: A Roundtable on Teaching, Ethics, and Experience

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 4

Join an interactive roundtable where educators discuss how AI is transforming their classrooms. From lesson design to student accountability, participants will share successes, challenges, and questions about using AI in real learning environments. The goal is open conversation and collective problem-solving.

Speakers

Kelly Gatewood

Instructional Design and Technology Professor, Keiser University

Hi,
My name is Kelly Gatewood. I have been active with NETA for 30+ years. My interests include instructional design for motivating student through technology use and events of instruction.

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conversation, Digital Citizenship, Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

3:45pm CDT

11:15am CDT

1:00pm CDT

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