Become a Presenter
Share your insights and experience in front of a statewide audience. There’s something in it for you, too!
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Thank you for submitting a session proposal for IETC. Questions can be directed toward events@ltcillinois.org.
Share your Voice
Individuals representing all academic disciplines and levels in the educational system and all phases of technology education are welcome to submit proposals to present at IETC.
Sessions are selected based on relevance to current educational technology trends and best practices.
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Proposal submissions are now closed. Applicants should watch their email for further updates.
Still interested in presenting? Join our Call for Proposals mailing list to be notified about future opportunities to present, including at IETC.
Presenter Details
Please refer to the following information as you prepare for IETC. We hope these resources make your speaking experience smooth and enjoyable.
For assistance leading up to the conference, please contact Brian Bates at bbates@ltcillinois.org.
Important Reminders
- Register as an Attendee. Register as an attendee as soon as possible. Be sure to use the presenter discount code shared with you in your acceptance email.
- Reserve your Hotel Room. If you are staying in Springfield, reserve a hotel room through our discounted hotel block.
- Submit Presentation Slides & Resources. For the benefit of all attendees using our conference app, we ask that you submit your presentation slide deck and all supplemental resources before November 7, 2025. All resources should be uploaded directly into the event app (Accelevents).
- If you represent a vendor, you will submit your session proposal through your company’s exhibitor/sponsor registration. Contact your team leader or conference coordinator for more information.
Proposal Details
Key Details
Deadlines
- Proposals Open: February 14, 2025
- Proposal Deadline: April 17, 2025
- Acceptance Deadline: May 23, 2025
Session Formats
- Breakout sessions (50 minutes)
- Workshops (1 hour and 50 minutes)
- Theater Session (23 minutes)
Audience
- K-12 Teachers
- Technology Coaches
- Administrators
- Instructional Leaders
- IT Leaders & Staff
- Library Media Specialists
Presentation Strands
Here are just a few of the timely topics you can share your insights on at IETC:
Digital Learning & Innovative Practices Subs-Strands
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
- STEM
- Online Tools, Apps, and Resources
- Game-Based Learning and Gamification
- Computer Science and Conceptual Thinking
- English Language Learning (ELL)
- Special Education/Assistive and Adaptive Technologies
- Instruction Design and Delivery
- Digital Citizenship
- Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality
Technology Infrastructure Sub-Strands
- Technology Planning and Evaluation
- Management
- Cybersecurity
- Data Privacy
- Emergent Technologies
- Support Tools/Programs
Digital Leadership & Professional Development Subs-Strands
- Technology Planning and Evaluation
- Educational Policy and Leadership
- Curriculum Planning and Evaluation
- Coaching
- Funding
- Digital Equity
- Professional Development
Presenter Benefits
Discounted Registration
Lead presenters will receive discounted registration, including access to paid workshops. A discount code will be provided to you in your proposal acceptance email. When using this code, please select “Invoice Me” when prompted.
NOTE: All co-presenters are responsible for paying appropriate registration fees. Discounted presenter registration does not include vendors presenting product sessions.
Additional Resources
Presentation Suggestions
As you prepare your presentations, please consider the following:
- Plan Out your Presentation: Practice your presentation in full before arriving. Time yourself to ensure you are not exceeding your allotted session period. At the same time, don’t rush yourself. One slide every 2-3 minutes of presentation should provide adequate pacing for your audience.
- Keep It Simple: Use simple, easy-to-understand graphics that can easily interpreted at a distance. Cite your image sources.
- Minimize Text: Keep text on your slides to a minimum. Slides should enhance the presenter, not compete with them.
- Maximize Visibility: For both graphics and text, always use high contrast color. Black text on a white background is best for all viewers.
- Share in Advance: Make your presentation available before you begin so participants can follow on their own device.
- Keep an Eye on the Time: As a courtesy to the next presenter and their need to set-up, please end your session on time and continue any networking conversations outside the presentation space.
AV Equipment & Room Setup
All breakout session rooms at the BOS Center and Double Tree Hotel will contain the following AV equipment and room setup:
- Classroom-style or round table seating
- Projector
- Projector Screen
- Presenter Wi-Fi
The following items will not be provided and will be the responsibility of the presenter:
- Personal laptop with presentation
- Speakers for sound/video (if needed)
- Appropriate HDMI or VGA adapter to connect laptop to projector
- Any other electronics or adapters
Registration
Please register for the conference as soon as possible. Be sure to use the presenter discount code shared with you in your acceptance email.
Reminder: Only lead presenters are eligible for discounted registration (including paid workshops). All co-presenters are still responsible for registering and paying any appropriate fees.
Conference App
This year’s conference app will provide up-to-date session listings, locations, maps, and more.
More information about the conference app – including how you can utilize it as a presenter – will be provided Fall 2025.
Professional Development Tracking
This year, we will again be tracking attendee professional development credit/session attendance via badge scanning.
An IETC team member or volunteer will scan attendees badges as they enter your session. You will not need to keep track of attendance on your own.
Submit a Proposal
Make this the year you share your favorite edtech resource or strategy with your fellow teachers, coaches, K-12 leaders, and IT staff.
Proposal submission is closed.