Become a Presenter
Share your knowledge, passion, and skills at our edtech-focused conferences
Share your Knowledge
You have hard-won experiences, valuable resources, and unique perspectives to share – and your peers are eager to learn from you.
Share your edtech discoveries in a breakout session or workshop on a topic you are passionate about.
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Throughout the year, the LTC offers several opportunities for educators and technology professionals to share their knowledge, passion, and skills at our edtech-focused conferences.
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Conferences
Current Calls for Proposals
Pick a presentation opportunity that matches your interests and ambitions
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Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC)
For three decades, IETC has been Illinois’ home for edtech discovery and innovation. More than a professional learning conference, this annual gathering of 700+ educators in Springfield is an ongoing conversation about unlocking student success through technology.
- Audience: Teachers (all grade levels and content areas), K-12 administrators, technology professionals, IT staff, instructional coaches, library media specialists
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Proposal Period: February – May (annual)
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SecurED Schools
Resilient technology environments start at SecurED Schools, an online conference that prepares K-12 technology leaders to face emerging digital threats head on. Sessions typically focus on strategies, tools, and best practices that help IT staff keep their school’s learning environment safe, secure, and productive.
- Audience: K-12 technology leaders/CTOs, network engineers, IT support staff, district leaders and administrators
- Location: Online
- Proposal Period: August-November (annual)
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Hi, AI!
Say “hello” to AI in education. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting, come discover timely, relevant insights on AI’s evolving role in K-12 education – with just the right mix of big picture thinking and down-to-earth implementation strategies.
- Audience: K-12 teachers, school leaders, instructional coaches, and library media specialist
- Location: Online
- Proposal Period: August-Sepetember (annual)
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SummIT
Hosted each summer, SummIT’s collaborative approach offers K-12 technology staff a focused opportunity to tackle today’s most relevant technology challenges and opportunities. In hands-on sessions and roundtables, participants explore how to enhance their technology infrastructure while expanding their network of skilled, supportive peers.
- Audience: Technology leaders/CTOs, network engineers, IT support staff, district leaders and administrators
- Location: Central Illinois
- Proposal Period: January-March (annual)
Why Become a Presenter?
Speaking at an LTC-hosted conference is much more than a presentation. When you lead an engaging session on an edtech topic you’re passionate about, you take a leading role in:
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- Sparking critical thinking among peers
- Inspiring fellow educators toward continuous growth
- Initiating fresh conversations based on your unique perspectives and experiences
- Being a change-maker in a statewide, purpose-driven community
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Best of all: becoming a presenter is not a long-term commitment. You can always submit session proposals for events that match your interests and your schedule.
Benefits
Presenting with us has its perks.
In most cases, presenters receive significant attendance discounts that help them continue growing while contributing to their chosen conference.
Presenters also receive additional soft benefits including:
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- Exposure to audiences of local and statewide peers
- Enhanced networking opportunities with session participants
- Valuable addition for professional resume
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Eligability
We seek diverse voices that are eager to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences surrounding educational technology. Session proposal submission is open to educators from all regions of Illinois, including those working in urban, suburban, and rural districts.
We also seek session proposals from educators in the following job roles:
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- Teachers (all grades and content areas)
- School leaders (principals, superintendents, and curriculum directors)
- Coaches and other professional development staff
- Technology professionals (directors and IT support staff)
- Library media specialists
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Individuals representing educational and technology vendors may also be eligible to present at our conferences. Vendor participation may be limited based on relevance and sponsor participation.
Notifications
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