Presenter information

ISTE helps educators around the world use technology to solve tough problems in education. We seek proposals from educators at every career stage, from all backgrounds and all parts of the world, and love to see student participation in presentations!

ISTELive 21 proposal submissions are now closed. We will send acceptance and regret notifications via email and update the status of your proposal on your presenter menu in February.

General details

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

ISTELive 21 acceptance rates

Format	# Submitted	# Accepted	Acceptance rate
Creation lab	230	86	37%
Interactive lecture	304	65	21%
Lecture	209	43	20%
Panel	71	24	29%
Poster	304	182	58%
Research paper	38	26	67%
Snapshot	120	46	38%
Total	1,280	472	37%

Suggest a mainstage presenter

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

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

Catch our attention by:

• Thinking outside the box. ISTELive 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!