2026 IETC Proposals

THE WILDERNESS IS CALLING.

The landscape of education is transforming at a pace we haven’t seen in a century. As we navigate the rise of generative AI, immersive virtual environments, and data-driven pedagogy, we aren't just looking for speakers—we are looking for pioneers. We are seeking the explorers who have already ventured into the "uncharted" and returned with a map.

  • Do you have a story of a successful classroom ascent?

  • Have you discovered a tool that acts as a true north for student engagement?

  • Have you navigated complex ethical decisions in uncharted territory?

We are officially seeking Trail Guides for the IETC 2026 expedition.


Dates: November 11-13, 2026
Locations: Bank of Springfield Center and Abraham Lincoln Double Tree - Springfield, Illinois
Questions: Please direct questions to events@ltcillinois.org

Timeline for Proposals:
Call for Proposals Closes - April 16, 2026
Presenter Acceptance - Early May

Presentation Details



Market your session to conference participants and to the IETC Program Committee with a creative and accurate title. 255 character limit. Title may be edited for length or grammatical errors.
Session Description
Your description should answer questions such as:
  • What is the question, issue, or problem that your session will address?
  • Why is it important to educators?
  • How will it change a practice(s) in ways that increase educator and/or student success?
  • What research, theory, data, or best practices will you use to ground your session and introduce it to participants?
350 Word Limit

Learning Objectives
Think about the intended impact of the session and how it fills a need or solves a problem. Begin the objective with a measurable verb. 300 Character Limit
Learning Objective #1 Learning Objective #2 Learning Objective #3
Participant Interaction
Based on the format you selected, describe how you will engage the participants in your session. What methods will you use to involve participants? And how will you ensure participant engagement throughout the session? Interactive sessions are strongly preferred. 300 Character Limit

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Presentation Preferences






All conference correspondence will be sent to all presenters listed below. To add Co-Presenter(s), please click the Add Co-Presenter link at the bottom. 

Please Note: Lead presenters will receive discounted registration, including access to paid workshops. A discount code will be provided to you in your proposal acceptance email. All co-presenters are responsible for paying appropriate registration fees.




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