The ACTE National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026 is a premier professional development event for educators, employers, and Work-Based Learning (WBL) practitioners, taking place April 29 – May 1, 2026, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Hosted by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)—the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing career and technical education—this annual conference offers a focused program on building effective education-workforce partnerships, expanding access to work-based learning opportunities, and exploring innovative strategies in career readiness.