Present at ISTELive 25

The ISTELive 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.

ISTELive 24 Acceptance Rates

Format # Submitted # Accepted Acceptance Rate
Creation lab 358 155 43%
Edtalk 542 104 19%
Forum 49 19 39%
Interactive Session 656 184 28%
Panel 107 26 24%
Poster 500 375 75%
Research Paper 83 40 48%
Snapshot 144 52 36%
Total 2,439 955 39%

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, 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. 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!

Stay Informed

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