Present at ASCD Annual Conference 25

The ASCD Annual 25 Call for Participation is now closed. New Ideas submissions will open in late winter. Find out more below.

Future Opportunities

A Call for New Ideas will open in late winter and we’ll be seeking timely topics that may have emerged since September. Exact formats included in the Call for New Ideas will be determined closer to the launch date, but past examples include lighting talks, ignite sessions, conversation-themed formats, and more.

General Details

There is no fee to submit a proposal. We seek ideas from educators at all levels and from all parts of the world.
Access your presenter portal to manage proposal submissions.
All adult presenters must register to attend the conference in person or online.
Student presenters who are under 18 and listed on an accepted session are not required to register.
Find answers to frequently asked questions.

ASCD Annual 24 Acceptance Rates

Format	Submitted	Accepted	%
Innovator Talk	340	129	38%
Learning Lab	196	41	21%
Panel Discussion	27	15	56%
School Spotlight/Case Study	77	35	45%
Turbo Talk	68	30	44%
Grand Total	773	315	41%

Suggest a Mainstage Presenter

Know of a visionary you’d like to see at a future ASCD conference? We’re looking for Mainstage presenters who inspire, amaze, and ignite our passion for learning.

Our Mainstage presenters are individuals from any field, including education, who bring fresh perspectives to our audience in new and exciting ways.

Catch our attention by:

Thinking outside the box. ASCD Annual isn’t your typical education conference.
Keeping it simple. Make your case briefly, concisely, and with gusto.
Sharing examples. Link to videos and articles about your suggested speaker.
Offering diverse viewpoints. Tell us how your suggestion inspires, informs, and broadens the perspective and practice of all educators.

Don’t be shy – if you’ve got a burning message to share, feel free to recommend yourself!

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