Join our summit planning team as we bring together educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to develop coordinated, actionable strategies to make high-quality K-12 computer science education accessible to all Maine learners.
See where Maine’s workforce is headed, and how education can prepare students for it.
Connect with business and industry leaders to hear what computer science skills Maine employers need today and what skills they anticipate needing in the future. The Maine CS Education Summit offers a valuable opportunity to understand how K–12 computer science education can help Maine students develop the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce.
We need your voice to ensure Maine is at the forefront of CS/AI education.
Logistics:
Date: November 6, 2026, from 8:30 to 3:30 (8:30 reg and coffee, 9 am start)
Location: Westin Portland Harborview
Hosted by Educate Maine, Maine Department of Education, Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA), CSTA, University of Maine
Agenda Overview: The Summit includes a panel on AI in Maine classrooms, breakout sessions built around five key CS education themes, and group discussions by region to turn ideas into a community action plan, with the day closing out by sharing one commitment each region is ready to act on. (draft agenda: Agenda Overview)
Moderated Panel Discussion: "In the age of AI, is there a point in teaching Computer Science anymore?"
Audience:
K-12 Maine Educators and Administrators
Maine Policymakers
Maine Industry Experts / Businesses
Higher Education
Participant Benefits:
Free to attend
Free Parking
Free Lunch
6 Contact Hours (K-12 Educators)
