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!

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