Require Speakers Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education
Fall 2026 The virtual conference from the manufacturers of Campus Technology and THE Journal will return on Sept. 23, 2026, with a focus on emerging trends in with a focus on emerging trends in AI, cybersecurity, and more.
The require speakers is now open for Tech Strategies in Education Fall 2026, a fully virtual occasion developed by the manufacturers of School Technology and THE Journal. Happening on Sept. 23, 2026, the conference will use hands-on knowing, practical pointers, and strategic conversations on AI, cybersecurity, information, ed tech, and other key innovation trends throughout K– 12 and higher education.
Potential speakers are welcomed to submit proposals for a variety of in-depth and interactive sessions, consisting of panel conversations, hands-on tutorials, and campus/expert point of views. Sessions needs to resolve current and emerging innovation trends impacting education institutions and offer models for implementation, best practices, and techniques for reliable technology leadership. Of specific interest are speakers who can supply hands-on workouts or concrete takeaways that participants can make use of to fine-tune IT practices at their home institutions. Proposals are due Aug. 3, 2026.
The conference program will feature concurrent sessions in 3 tracks:
AI’s Crossway with Students
From the classroom to the Administration structure and all over in between, there’s not one element of education that is unblemished by advances in expert system. How can schools maximize AI across teaching and learning, trainee support, and other essential locations? For this track, we’re trying to find useful applications of AI to advance the institutional mission, specialist recommendations on AI threats, patterns to watch, and guidelines for responsible implementation.
Prospective subjects include: AI in ed tech, generative AI’s impact on learning, agentic AI, evaluating AI tools, AI skills/training, AI policy, predictive analytics, AI chatbots, AI in student services
AI’s Influence on Cybersecurity and Personal privacy
Education institutions of all levels are attractive targets for ransomware, malware, phishing, and other kinds of security breaches, and emerging technologies such as AI are bringing brand-new abilities to both attacks and defenses. For this track, we exist details that IT leaders can utilize to assist safeguard their institutions or help them recuperate after the worst happens– with a particular focus on how AI is impacting cybersecurity technique. We’re trying to find finest practices, case studies, lessons found out, tips and tutorials to prevent or recover from catastrophe, patterns and predictions in the location of data/network security.
Potential subjects include: AI cybersecurity tools, accountable AI, incident action planning, threat detection, ransomware, network/data security, student and staff personal privacy, security operations, strategic cybersecurity preparation, IT security management, IT security funding/budgeting, identity management, absolutely no trust, cloud security, phishing, cybersecurity awareness, cyber liability insurance, securing remote work/learning environments, AI risk management, catastrophe healing, training staff
AI Leadership: From Strategy to Action
This track concentrates on how education leaders can move from AI expedition to intentional, institution-wide method. Presentations will highlight useful techniques to aligning policy, pedagogy, and operations, supporting stakeholders at varying levels of AI readiness, and executing responsible governance. Participants will gain guidance on building sustainable AI techniques that balance innovation with scholastic integrity, ethical usage, and long-lasting institutional goals.
Potential subjects include: AI strategy, AI governance, information governance, AI integration, AI policy, AI preparedness, change management, AI expert development, leadership techniques
Presentation types consist of:
Panel Conversation
Panel discussions include a moderator and a minimum of two panelists speaking conversationally about a crucial topic or issue in the education neighborhood. Panelists should be protected before submitting a proposition.
Hands-on Tutorial
Tutorial sessions supply a hands-on workshop led by an education professional where guests can engage in brainstorming, analytical exercises, small group workouts, and other activities that straight associate with their institution’s technology requires.
Campus/Expert Point of view
In Campus/Expert Point of view sessions, a specific or team provides first-hand experience with a technology task or know-how on a specific subject.
Speakers must be college and K-12 IT leaders and specialists, independent experts, association or nonprofit company leaders, and others in the field of technology in education. Industry experts will be thought about for non-promotional presentations only. Submissions will be assessed for importance to the education field, clearness of title and abstract, usefulness to guests, and protection of current concerns and patterns. Speakers chosen to present at the Fall 2026 Tech Tactics in Education conference will get complimentary occasion registration.
Visit the complete call for speakers and submit your proposal here. For additional information, visit techtacticsineducation.com.
About the Author
Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for School Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [e-mail safeguarded]