2026 Annual HTEC Conference Registration is OPEN!
Please choose from registration categories and reserve your hotel room from the blocked hotel options below.
Straw man agenda posted to assist with travel planning. The 2026 HTEC council is actively recruiting speakers and designating sessions. Detailed agenda with presenters and sessions will be published on Whova prior to the conference.
HTEC Hotel Room Blocks
Please be sure to reserve your room using these links or the group code when placing reservation, confirmed rates are for your convenience but the foundation is responsible if we do not fill these room blocks.
We will be coordinating complimentary bus transportation to and from these three blocked hotels and Calhoun Community College, welcome dinner, and Space & Rocket Center (Tuesday night).
Please book your rooms early to lock in your room rates.
We have secured a limited number of rooms at each hotel, and are available until sold out or through the first week of July.
Doubletree
Decatur Riverfront
by Hilton
1101 6th Ave NE,
Decatur, Alabama 35603
Group Code: CDT90G or HTEC
(256) 355-3150
Rate $119 + taxes & fees
Nearest in distance to Calhoun campus.
Free parking
Free WiFi
On-site restaurant
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Room Service
Bus transportation offered to and from this hotel & conference events organized by Gene Haas Foundation
Element Huntsville
by Marriott
6810 Governors West,
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Group Code: GENGENB
(256) 327-9000
Rate $169 + taxes & fees
Close in distance to Huntsville Airport & Space and Rocket Center
Free parking
Free WiFi
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
On-site restaurant
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Whirlpool
Business Center
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
Bus transportation offered to and from this hotel & conference events organized by Gene Haas Foundation
Interested in local attractions? Visit our Whova logistics page to check out some Huntsville/ Decatur Alabama sights and resources.
Fairfield Inn and Suites
Redstone Gateway
by Marriott
6500 Redstone Gateway SW,
Huntsville, Alabama 35808
Group Code: GHFGHFK
(256) 480-0890
Rate $139 = taxes & fees
Close in distance to Huntsville Airport & Space and Rocket Center.
Free parking
Free WiFi
Convenience Store
Outdoor Pool
Business Center
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
Kitchen
Bus transportation offered to and from this hotel & conference events organized by Gene Haas Foundation
2026 HTEC Annual Conference Agenda Overview
Monday 7/27/26
8:30am to 5:00pm | Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus
Welcome, speaker, partner training workshops, partner exhibits, demos
Breakfast & lunch buffet
6:00pm to 8:00pm | Location TBA
Welcome Reception
Tuesday 7/28/26
8:30am to 4:00pm | Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus
Partner training workshops, breakout sessions, demos, peer groups, & partner exhibits
Breakfast & lunch buffet
6:00pm to 9:00pm | Huntsville Space and Rocket Museum
Educator Appreciation Night, Dinner (guest welcome)
Wednesday 7/29/26
8:30am to 5:00pm | Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus
Partner training workshops, breakout sessions, demos, peer groups, & partner exhibits
Breakfast & lunch buffet
Thursday 7/30/26
8:30am to 12:00pm | Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus
HTEC Council elections, peer groups, demos, wrap up, educator door prize raffle
Breakfast & box lunches
Optional Industry Tour in the works for Thursday after conference ends… Details to follow.
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