CONNECTED celebrates the ideas, technology, and relationships that bring us together. Inspired by the networks that connect people across the globe, EAST Conference 2027 challenges students to strengthen connections, share their ideas, and use technology to create an impact that reaches far beyond their own communities.
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Each spring, more than 3,200 students, teachers, parents, and community and business leaders gather in Hot Springs, Ark., to attend EAST's signature event: EAST Conference.
This multi-day event is an opportunity for students to showcase projects that make a difference in their communities, to network with peers and industry professionals, and to experience a professional conference unlike any other. EAST Conference is designed to empower students, celebrate accomplishments, foster connections and expand the EAST network.