About the event
Are you ready to shape the future of computing education?
Join us at the 2026 Cengage Computing Experience (CCE) in vibrant Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event brings together educators, industry experts, and thought leaders for a meaningful exchange of innovative ideas and practical classroom solutions on the critical computing topics that matter most.
Dig deep into current trends, emerging technologies and peer-tested strategies for helping students succeed, all centered around this year’s theme: Future-Focused Education, Career-Ready Graduates.
Highlights this year include:
- Keynote: Preparing Students to Thrive in an AI-Driven World led by Vice President of AI Enablement at Cengage Keatron Evans
- AI-Ready Graduates: The Skills Industry Is Demanding Now led by Dean of Information Technology Programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville Sha'kia Riggins
- What’s New in Excel for 2026 led by leading Cengage author and lecturer Patrick Carey
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn up to two AI certifications by participating in select sessions.
Come ready to engage in eye-opening and collaborative conversations, shape what's upcoming in computing education, and have fun alongside your peers.
What's included:
The registration fee of $995 USD includes all scheduled sessions, conference meals, the offsite evening event and your hotel room for two nights at the W Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 21 and 22, 2026.
Here is a funding request letter to share with your administrator.
This event is a professional development/educational event hosted by Cengage. As such we may be taking photographs and/or video during the event. We may use these images and videos for promotional purposes, including without limitation posting on social media. By attending the event you consent to our use of such images.
Cengage is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance. We ask that you please confirm it is permissible under applicable laws and policies for you and/or your organization prior to accepting any benefits that are included as part of your attendance, as applicable, at this Cengage hosted educational/professional development event. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to cengage.events@cengage.com and/or compliance@cengage.com.



