Welcome to the CFF Events page, which hosts details about our upcoming events in the San Diego community and documents our historic events. We invite you to get involved with our future events and explore the highlights from our past events below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) is currently planning dates for:
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8th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” (2025)
- Thursday, February 27, 2025
- National University Spectrum Center
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22nd Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2025)
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- SeaWorld San Diego
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PAST EVENTS
Supe Tank 4.0 and New Superintendent Welcome Reception (2024)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) combined the excitement of the hit show “Shark Tank” and the need to support innovative San Diego County superintendents to create an event called “Supe Tank”. CFF’s “Supe Tank 4.0” event with nine superintendent presenters occurred on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the University of San Diego. The presentations were followed by the Welcome Reception to introduce the community to the San Diego County Office of Education’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gloria Ciriza.
See more about the superintendents’ pitches, view our photo gallery, and watch a replay video, please visit our Supe Tank web page.
21st Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2024)
Description: To close out the school year, CFF’s “Innovation in Education Awards” is the premier celebration of educators and students in San Diego County. The annual event was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
The evening included the awards ceremony, a celebration of San Diego County’s most innovative educational leaders, programs, and AVID scholarship students followed by a reception complete with hosted food, beverages and a raffle. To learn more about this exciting event, click here.
7th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” (2024)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted education and business leaders of San Diego County and explored the next endeavors of college and career pathways on February 29, 2024 at National University Spectrum Center. View the 2024 photo gallery to see the highlights.
Supe Tank 3.0 (2023)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted the “Supe Tank 3.0” at University of San Diego on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Nine superintendents from school districts throughout San Diego County participated in Supe Tank—a “Shark Tank”-like format where each Supe pitches an innovative program, initiative or idea to local business and community leaders.
See more about the superintendents’ pitches and view our photo gallery on our Supe Tank web page.
20th Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2023)
Description: Honoring our 25th anniversary since CFF was founded in 1997 and 20th anniversary of the “Innovation in Education Awards”, this event is the premier celebration of educators and students in San Diego County. The annual event was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
The evening included the awards ceremony, a celebration of San Diego County’s most innovative educational leaders, programs, and AVID scholarship students followed by a reception complete with hosted food, beverages and a raffle. To learn more about this exciting event, click here.
6th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” Presented by CyberCatch (2023)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) brought together education and business leaders of San Diego County and explored the next endeavors of college and career pathways on March 7, 2023 at National University Spectrum Center.
Supe Tank 2.0 (2022)
The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted the “Superintendents Appreciation Reception featuring Supe Tank 2.0” at Qualcomm Technologies on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Nine superintendents from school districts throughout San Diego County participated in “Supe Tank 2.0″—a “Shark Tank”-like format where each Supe pitches an innovative program, initiative or idea to local business and community leaders.
19th Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2022)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) honored students, educators, and innovative programs at the best education event in San Diego County for uniting the business and education community around innovation in the classroom at SeaWorld San Diego on May 26, 2022. CFF celebrated its 19th Annual event to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
5th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” (2022)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted education and business leaders of San Diego County and at National University Spectrum Center to learn about trends and best practices about college and career pathways on April 26, 2022. The event included the first “Supe Tank“, where four superintendents from San Diego County pitched their best ideas for developing, improving, and transforming career technical education programs in our schools.
18th Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2021)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted the marquee event in San Diego County for galvanizing the business and education community around innovation in the classroom at SeaWorld San Diego on September 23, 2021. CFF celebrated its 18th Annual event to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
17th Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2020)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted the marquee event in San Diego County for galvanizing the business and education community around innovation in the classroom. The event occurred on October 28, 2020 as a virtual event. CFF celebrated its 17th Annual event to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
Fifth Annual #GoOpen Online Summit LIVE (2020)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) and the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) present the Fifth Annual #GoOpen Online Summit LIVE on Thursday, April 2nd from 8:00am – 4:00pm. This summit is a virtual opportunity for the education and business community to learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) and the U.S. Department of Education’s #GoOpen Initiative.
16th Annual Innovation in Education Awards (2019)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) will host the marquee event in San Diego County for galvanizing the business and education community around innovation in the classroom on May 22, 2019 at SeaWorld San Diego. CFF will celebrate its 16th Annual event by convening more than 450+ educators and business leaders to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
See our innovation award winners here.
Third Annual Superintendent Welcome Back Reception (2019)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) convened a very special event on Wednesday, September 4th from 4:00pm – 6:30pm at National University to kick off the new school year and welcome back Superintendents in our County. This networking event brought together San Diego County Superintendents, board members and leaders from the San Diego County Office of Education, Presidents and Deans from our local higher education institutions, as well as government, industry, military, and community leaders. The select guest list of approximately 150 people enjoyed delectable appetizers, refreshing drinks, and performances by some of our finest San Diego student groups.
Fourth Annual “College & Career Pathways Summit” (2019)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) and the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) hosted the Fourth Annual College & Career Pathways Summit at National University’s Spectrum Center on Tuesday, September 27, 2019, from 8:30am – 2:00pm. Education, business, and community leaders in our region came together to explore how we can deliver college and career readiness to our students. You can see the summit agenda here.
eSports Showcase & CFF Anniversary Innovation Fair (2019)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation convened an exclusive eSports showcase and innovation fair on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the San Diego County Office of Education main campus. This event celebrated the 22nd anniversary of CFF and the Joe Rindone Technology Center, in addition to highlighting the innovative eSports movement in K-12 education and the benefits for students. The eSport showcase featured a keynote by Kevin Brown, Orange County Office of Education, showcased eSport learning environment design, and included a real-life simulation by students. The Anniversary Innovation Fair featured a networking lunch reception and exhibits from partners on the most innovative approaches, technologies, and solutions happening in K-12 education.
15th Anniversary “Innovation in Education Awards” (2018)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted the marquee event in San Diego County for galvanizing the business and education community around innovation in the classroom on May 23, 2018. CFF celebrated its 15th Anniversary event by convening more than 600 educators and business leaders to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
See our innovation award winners here.
Third Annual “College & Career Pathways Summit” (2018)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted its Third Annual College & Career Pathways Summit at National University’s Spectrum Center on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from 8:30am – 2:00pm. Education, business, and community leaders in our region gathered together to explore how we can deliver college and career readiness to our students. See the agenda and presenter materials here.
Second Annual #GoOpen Summit (2018)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) to support the Second Annual #GoOpen Summit on Friday, April 13th from 8:30am – 3:00pm. The summit was an opportunity for the education and business community to learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) and the U.S. Department of Education’s #GoOpen Initiative.
InnovateSD Live Virtual Summit (2018)
Description: The San Diego County Office of Education’s Innovation Office convened its first-ever #InnovateSD Live virtual summit on Thursday, November 1, 2018. The summit connected educators from San Diego County and around the world to explore how we can scale, support, and develop innovative classroom programs. The summit disseminated information on important topics such as IT, EdTech, CTE, VR/AR, and Emerging Technologies through various strands, showcasing innovative approaches, technologies, and solutions.
You can access the recorded sessions here.
14th Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” (2017)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) was proud to host the marquee event in San Diego County for galvanizing the business and education community around innovation in the classroom. On May 24, 2017, CFF celebrated its 14th annual event by convening more than 500 educators and business leaders to honor a group of classroom programs, educators, and students that model the future of K-12 education.
See our innovation award winners here.
Second Annual “College & Career Pathways Summit” (2017)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted a summit on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, for education, business, and nonprofit leaders around career pathways. The theme of the summit was “Discover Your Journey: 2nd Annual Career Pathways Summit for the San Diego Community.”Among the top objectives, the attendees learned how we can achieve collective social impact to help prepare San Diego County students for college and career. A list of speakers, their presentations, and networkinglinks are provided on the resources page at the link below.
First Annual “College & Career Pathways Summit” (2016)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) hosted a summit on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, for the education and business community around career pathways. The theme of the summit was “Discover Your Journey: A Career Pathways Summit for the San Diego Community.” Among the top objectives, the attendees learned how we can achieve collective social impact to help prepare San Diego County students for college and career. A list of speakers, their presentations, and networking links are provided on the resources page at the link below.
Access the resource page for the Career Pathways Summit 2016 >>
Vista USD #GoOPEN Regional Summit (2016)
Description: The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) partnered with Vista Unified School District (VUSD) and supported the #GoOPEN Regional Summit on October 7th. The summit was an opportunity for the education and business community to learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) and the U.S. Department of Education’s #GoOPEN Initiative.
Learn more about the #GoOPEN Regional Summit >>