PRESENTER INFORMATION

Present at the Premier Ed-Tech Event in the Northwest!

Call for Proposals: Let's Shake Up Learning!

Are you ready to break the mold of traditional conference sessions? So are we!

The NCCE 2026 Conference Program Committee is pleased to invite you to share your knowledge and expertise by presenting at NCCE 2026, which will be held on February 25 - 27, 2026 at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.

This year, NCCE 26 is all about transforming the way we engage, explore, and experience learning—just like we hope our students do every day. We're moving away from the “sit and get” approach and leaning into hands-on, minds-on, feet-moving sessions that spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

We’re looking for dynamic educators and ed tech enthusiasts to lead interactive sessions that get participants doing—not just listening. Whether it’s trying out emerging tools, engaging in real-time problem solving, or diving into simulations and design challenges, we want sessions that bring learning to life. Think active learning, meaningful play, and practical takeaways that attendees can implement right away.

If you're excited about energizing educators and modeling the kinds of rich, student-centered learning experiences we want for our classrooms, we want to hear from you. Let's build a conference experience that’s anything but ordinary!

At NCCE, we celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating professional learning experiences that uplift a wide range of voices and perspectives. We welcome and encourage proposals that are innovative, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve. Proposals that thoughtfully address equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices will receive strong consideration as we work together to ensure all educators—and the students they support—feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Audience

NCCE brings together a diverse community of educators from across the country, with a strong presence from the Pacific Northwest. Our attendees represent all subject areas and levels of education—from classroom teachers to district leaders and higher education professionals. We're thrilled to offer a rich, dynamic program designed to provide meaningful, relevant learning for everyone. Our sessions will include:

Targeted Learning Strands

Focus Areas

Our goal is to showcase current, relevant, and cutting-edge innovations in educational technology. We welcome content for all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned experts—and encourage sessions tailored to specific grade bands: elementary, middle, high school, and higher education. Possible areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Presentation Formats

NCCE 2026 will spotlight cutting-edge instructional strategies and technology tools that make a meaningful impact on teaching and learning. We’re seeking proposals that are focused, relevant, and grounded in clear learning outcomes. Sessions should be designed to actively engage participants and spark new ideas they can take back to their schools. We’re especially excited to feature interactive sessions and workshops that offer a “field trip” feel—immersive, hands-on experiences that bring learning to life.

50-minute Focused Learning Session

• Length: 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: Presenter delivers content to audience
• Attendee Format: Presentation with Light Engagement
  Participants will primarily listen and learn, with opportunities for brief interaction, discussion, or reflection woven throughout the session.
• Access to Devices: Optional
• Room Set up: Theater Seating, 75 – 100 seats in each room
• Presenter Registration: $150

Sessions are 50 minutes long and offer a great opportunity for you to share your expertise while actively engaging with attendees. These sessions are designed to combine meaningful content with interaction, giving participants a chance to connect, reflect, and explore alongside you. Rooms are typically set up in theater-style seating and accommodate between 75 to 100 attendees. Most participants will have a mobile device on hand, making it easy for them to access digital resources or take notes during your session. Preference for accepted sessions will be given to engaging presentations with a clear focus on what the attendee will learn and be able to use immediately in their building. As a thank-you, both the primary and co-presenter(s) will receive a discounted conference registration rate of $150.

1 hour 50 minute Learning Lab

• Length: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: Workshop
• Attendee Format: Actively learning on a device
• Access to Devices: BYOD Device
• Room Set up: Classroom Seating, 4 people per table
• Presenter Registration: $150

Learning Labs are 1 hour and 50 minutes long and are designed to offer attendees a hands-on, in-depth learning experience. These workshops provide the opportunity to build new skills or explore a topic or tool more thoroughly in an interactive setting. Held in a lab-style room with classroom seating for up to 45 participants, these sessions encourage active participation. Attendees are expected to bring their own device and install any necessary apps or software prior to the workshop. These are not sessions – these are workshops that offer attendees time to work and master a skill or concept. Multiple presenters are welcome, and both the presenter and co-presenters will be eligible for a discounted registration rate of $150.

Learning Tour

• Length: 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: Presenter takes audience on a tour of the building, exhibit hall or neighborhood
• Attendee Format: Up and moving
• Access to Devices: Optional
• Room Set up: Tour will start in the room, and then venture out to learn on the go
• Presenter Registration: $100

Step out of the traditional session room and into a dynamic, on-the-move learning experience! Learning Tours are guided explorations led by a presenter who takes a small group of attendees through the conference center, exhibit hall, or even into the surrounding neighborhood to discover a specific tool, teaching practice, or big idea in action. These immersive sessions are designed to engage participants through real-world connections, live demonstrations, and interactive discussions—offering a fresh, memorable way to experience professional learning. Multiple presenters are welcome, and both the presenter and co-presenters will be eligible for a discounted registration rate of $150.

Participation is limited to 20 attendees per tour, ensuring a more personal and interactive experience. Comfortable shoes encouraged, curiosity required!

Panel Discussion – Leaders in Learning

• Length: 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: A panel of leaders will discuss relevant topics
• Attendee Format: Presentation with Light Engagement
  Participants will primarily listen and learn, with opportunities for brief interaction, discussion, or reflection woven throughout the session.
• Access to Devices: Optional
• Room Set up: Chairs for each Panelist in a row at the front facing the audience, theaters seating for 75 – 100 audience members
• Presenter Registration: $150

Panel Discussions offer a dynamic format to showcase diverse perspectives by bringing together subject matter experts from various regions. Each panel should include a designated facilitator to guide the conversation and ensure a smooth flow. Panelists should be provided with discussion topics or questions in advance to support thoughtful, well-prepared responses. Be sure to include time for audience Q&A to foster meaningful engagement. All panelists will receive a discounted conference registration rate of $150.

IGNITE Session

• Length: 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: Each presenter presents for 10 minutes with 5 minutes for Q & A. Three topics are highlighted per session.
• Attendee Format: Presentation with Light Engagement
  Participants will primarily listen and learn, with opportunities for brief interaction, discussion, or reflection woven throughout the session.
• Access to Devices: Optional
• Room Set up: Theater Seating, 50 – 100 seats in each room
• Presenter Registration: $150

IGNITE sessions are high-energy, 10-minute presentations designed to spark curiosity, inspiration, and fresh thinking in a fun and creative way. Each presenter may use exactly 20 slides, advancing automatically, to deliver a fast-paced, impactful message. Presenters will use their own devices, and each session will be supported by a conference volunteer who will introduce speakers, manage presentation flow, and facilitate a brief Q&A. IGNITE sessions take place in theater-style rooms, typically accommodating 50 to 100 attendees. Each IGNITE proposal should be an individual 10-minute presentation. Our NCCE conference team will create the full sessions from individual submissions.

Each IGNITE presenter will receive a discounted registration of $150.

Poster Session for the Walk and Wonder Hall

• Length: 50 minutes
• Presenter Format: Presenter creates a poster or visual presentation and interacts with attendees informally throughout their scheduled timeframe.
• Attendee Format: One-on-one or small group discussions
• Access to Devices: Optional
• Room Set up: Small area in the Walk and Wonder Hall
• Presenter Registration: $150
• Number of Poster Sessions at Conference: 20

Poster Sessions provide presenters the opportunity to share work through a visually engaging poster while interacting one-on-one or in small groups with conference attendees. These sessions are informal, flexible, and ideal for showcasing ideas, research findings, or hands-on projects.

Poster sessions offer a unique opportunity to share your innovative ideas, research findings, classroom strategies, or instructional projects in a visual and conversational format.

Whether you’re showcasing a successful ed tech integration, highlighting student work, or presenting data from a pilot program, poster sessions are the perfect platform for informal, meaningful exchanges with fellow educators.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome poster proposals from educators at all levels—including classroom teachers, administrators, coaches, and higher ed faculty. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Technology integration in the classroom
• AI and digital tools in education
• Equity and inclusion in ed tech
• Innovative teaching strategies
• Project-based or student-centered learning
• Data and assessment practices
• Community and family engagement

Poster Session Details

• Posters will be displayed during a 60-minute session.
• Presenters are expected to be present and available for discussion during the entire session.
• Posters should be designed to fit within a 36” x 48” display space.
• A limited number of digital posters may be accepted (tablets or screens provided by the presenter).
• One presenter per poster will receive a discounted conference registration of $150.

Selection Process:

1. Selections will be made based on how the session sparks interest among conference attendees and how closely it aligns with today’s leading trends and best practices
2. Title - Create an interesting title for your presentation (shorter is better! No more than 10 words). Make it fun!
3. Description – Provide a well-written description of your proposal. This should include a clear description of what you will be presenting and should clearly convey what the audience will learn. This information appears in the conference mobile app and on the conference website. We recommend writing your description offline, so you can proofread, and spell check your document. (No more than 150 words).
4. Be specific about the focus of your presentation. Space is limited, so be brief and concise.
5. Provide the learning objective for the session, workshop or panel. Share at least one learning objective, but no more than three.
6. What will the participant learn about that they can immediately use in their classrooms?
7. This is your opportunity to generate interest in your presentation, so make your proposal unique!
8. Proposals should be new content and should not have been presented at a previous NCCE conference.
9. Proposals are reviewed and selected by a volunteer selection committee of NCCE members along with the Conference Program Director.
10. Accept and regret notification will be sent via email by the end of August. You will then be asked to accept NCCE’s invitation to present. Please make sure you have the necessary approvals from your district or organization beforehand.
11. Please limit submissions to no more than three. If you are interested in a featured speaker opportunity, please contact our Conference Program Director, Kiersten Kerr, at kkerr@ncce.org

Selection Criteria:

All proposals will be carefully reviewed and selected by a committee of NCCE and education community members.

1. The proposal description is complete, clearly stated and of interest to attendees.
2. The topic is current, a proven best practice or an exciting emerging trend in educational technology.
3. The proposal description convinces the reader that the presenter has a solid understanding of the topic and can engage and inspire the audience.
4. The proposal clearly emphasizes the learning objective.
5. The topic is a fit for the focus areas for the conference.
6. The proposal addresses and highlights equity and diversity in edtech.
7. Each presenter is expected to provide an electronic copy of his/her resources and/or presentation in advance. These will be posted on the conference website. (Presenters maintain property rights.)

NCCE 2026 Conference Date & Location:

February 25 – 27, 2026
Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025

Notifications:

Applicants will receive notification of acceptance by the end of August.

Presenter Registration Deadline:

Presenters are required to register for the conference by December 15, 2025. If you are not registered by December 15th, your presentation is not guaranteed, and you will not receive discounted registration rates.