The Call for Presentations for the September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education conference is now OPEN.

Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:59 PM PT

Tech Tactics in Education: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation | Sept. 25, 2025 | Online

The September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education conference will offer a combination of in-depth and interactive sessions including panel discussions, hands-on tutorials, and campus/expert perspectives. We invite you to submit sessions in any and all of these categories. 

Presenters will address current and emerging trends in cybersecurity, data privacy, AI implementation, IT leadership, building resilience, and more. We are especially seeking presenters who can provide hands-on exercises or concrete takeaways that attendees can utilize to fine-tune IT practices and overcome challenges at their home institutions. 

Presenters should be higher education and K-12 IT leaders and practitioners, independent consultants, association or nonprofit organization leaders, and others in the field of technology in education. Industry experts will be considered for non-promotional presentations only. 

Submissions will be evaluated for relevance to the education field, clarity of title and abstract, usefulness to attendees, and coverage of current issues and trends.

TOPICS

All sessions must address the specific needs and concerns of K-12 and/or higher education environments. Specific topics that we are looking for include:

• Tapping into the potential of AI, agentic AI, or other emerging tech
• Cybersecurity/privacy/data equity concerns related to emerging tech
• Balancing AI policy with AI implementation
• People, processes, leadership, change management
• Navigating funding or budget challenges
• Evaluating emerging ed tech choices, 
• Building resilience across IT
• Foundational infrastructure for technology innovation
• New perspectives on AI and emerging tech

TRACKS

When submitting a proposal, please select the track that best fits your presentation. Our conference programming team may reassign tracks at their discretion.

K-12 Education 
This track will focus on the specific challenges faced by K-12 schools and districts.

Higher Education 
This track will focus on the specific challenges faced by colleges and universities.

K-20 Education 
This track will focus on challenges that span the education spectrum, from K-12 through higher education and beyond.

SESSION TYPE

When submitting a proposal, please select the presentation type that best fits your presentation. Creativity and out-of-box presentation styles are encouraged. Sessions are 30-45 minutes in length unless otherwise indicated.

Panel Discussion 

Panel discussions feature a moderator and at least two panelists speaking conversationally about an important topic or issue in the education community. Panelists must be secured before submitting a proposal. Will be presented in a Zoom Webinar format.

Hands-on Tutorial 
Tutorial sessions provide a hands-on workshop led by an education practitioner where attendees can engage in brainstorming, problem-solving exercises, and other activities that directly relate to their institution’s technology needs. Audience participation is key, with attendees encouraged to share their own ideas, experiences, and challenges. Will be presented in a Zoom Meeting format.

Campus/Expert Perspective 
In Campus/Expert Perspective sessions, an individual or team presents first-hand experience with a technology project or expertise on a particular topic. Will be presented in a Zoom Webinar format.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please include the following information with your submission (failure to supply all requested information may limit opportunities for selection):

• Speaker Name
• Speaker Title
• Speaker Institution/Organization
• Title of Presentation
• 100-word Description of Presentation
• 3-5 Bullets, explaining what the attendee will learn from presentation (learning objectives)
• Speaker Color Photo (hi-resolution)
• Speaker Bio, including previous conference speaking/presentation experience

This is not a paid speaking opportunity. Speakers chosen to present at the September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education conference will receive free event registration. 

We look forward to your submissions. 

~ Tech Tactics in Education Event Team 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to present? We seek higher education and K-12 IT leaders and practitioners, independent consultants, association or nonprofit organization leaders, and others in the field of technology in education. Industry experts will be considered for non-promotional presentations only. 

How do I submit my presentation proposal? All proposals must be submitted via the Sessionize platform.

Is there a fee to submit? There is no fee to submit.  

Is this a paid speaking opportunity? No, but all speakers will receive free conference registration and full access to all professional learning and networking opportunities at the event.

Do I have to register for the conference if my proposal is accepted? Yes, you must register for the conference and attend virtually to present. All presenters will receive free registration. 

Can I submit more than one proposal? Yes, multiple proposals are acceptable. 

Can I present virtually? Yes, this is a virtual event. 

When do I need to complete my submission? The submission deadline is July 11, 2025.  

When will I find out if my proposal has been accepted? If accepted, you will receive an email notification by Aug. 1, 2025. 

More questions? Email rkelly@1105media.com