The International Society for Transforming Education helps educators worldwide fuse pedagogy, curriculum, and technology as catalysts for innovative solutions to education’s greatest challenges. We invite proposals from educators at all career stages, backgrounds, and locations.
We also welcome submissions from solution providers that focus on proven methods, rather than specific product promotion. While we do offer opportunities for product demonstrations and commercial content at the event, we encourage program proposals that align with our mission of transforming education. We may contact submitters to offer alternative presentation opportunities if their content is better suited for other event experiences.
Call for Proposals Update
The call for participation for ISTELive 27 is now closed.
Key Dates
December 1-9 - Presenter Acceptance Notifications Sent Out All primary submitters and presenters will be notified of their proposal status by email.
Share an Interactive Concept
Missed the submission window? You can still participate! We are accepting submissions for targeted interactive formats:
Creativity Experiences
Playgrounds
Resources for Presenters
Before or after submitting, explore our guidance materials to understand session requirements and expectations.
Submission Guide: Find details on submission guidelines, session formats, and evaluation criteria.
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 27 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!
Suggestions are reviewed continuously. The Mainstage team will reach out to your suggested speaker if they fit the conference theme.
Stay Informed
Be among the first to hear when the Call for Participation opens each year by completing the form below.
