Call for Proposals - 2026 Chancellor's Conference

 2026 CHANCELLOR’S CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY

Future-Ready by Design: Connecting the A&M System Dots for Tomorrow’s Students

JUNE 8 - 9 | RELLIS                    JUNE 16 | ONLINE

Call for Proposals Deadline Extended

New Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6^th

The Council for Academic Technology and Innovative Education (CATIE) invites session proposals for the 2026 Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology to be held in person on June 8 & 9, 2026, and virtually on June 16, 2025. This year’s theme, Future-Ready by Design: Connecting the A&M System Dots for Tomorrow’s Students, about purposeful connection—designing a future where innovation, collaboration, and technology align to serve tomorrow’s students.

They invite faculty, staff, and students to share how they are “connecting the dots” through academic innovation, instructional design, and technology-enabled teaching and learning. Whether someone has developed new models for instruction, implemented digital tools that improve outcomes, or built collaborations that scale impact, CATIE want to learn from their journey.

Conference Tracks

• Innovations in Online & Hybrid Learning

Enhancing engagement and learning in digital and blended environments.

• Transforming the Classroom with Technology

Using adaptive learning, AI, digital content, and interactive tools to enrich teaching.

• Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation

Exploring AI, VR/AR, gamification, and other technologies shaping the future.

• Enhancing Student Success Through Technology

Leveraging tools to strengthen engagement, retention, and achievement.

Session Formats

Individuals and groups are welcome to submit proposals. All proposals should include clearly defined session outcomes demonstrating how participants can apply the concepts, tools, or strategies presented in their teaching, research, or institutional initiatives. Strong proposals will showcase success stories and provide actionable takeaways that attendees can implement at their home institutions. Proposals should outline a 45-minute session (in-person or virtual) with clear outcomes and actionable takeaways participants can apply within their own institutions. Strong proposals will demonstrate how their ideas, tools, or collaborations have advanced learning or student success.

Important Dates

Contact Information

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