Call for Speakers Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education Fall 2026
The virtual conference from the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal will return on Sept. 23, 2026, with a focus on emerging trends in with a focus on emerging trends in AI, cybersecurity, and more.
The call for speakers is now open for Tech Tactics in Education Fall 2026, a fully virtual event developed by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal. Taking place on Sept. 23, 2026, the conference will offer hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on AI, cybersecurity, data, ed tech, and other key technology trends across K–12 and higher education.
Prospective speakers are invited to submit proposals for a variety of in-depth and interactive sessions, including panel discussions, hands-on tutorials, and campus/expert perspectives. Sessions should address current and emerging technology trends impacting education institutions and provide models for implementation, best practices, and strategies for effective technology leadership. Of particular interest are presenters who can provide hands-on exercises or concrete takeaways that attendees can utilize to fine-tune IT practices at their home institutions. Proposals are due Aug. 3, 2026.
The conference program will feature concurrent sessions in three tracks:
AI's Intersection with Students
From the classroom to the Administration building and everywhere in between, there's not one aspect of education that is untouched by advances in artificial intelligence. How can schools make the most of AI across teaching and learning, student support, and other key areas? For this track, we're looking for practical applications of AI to advance the institutional mission, expert advice on AI risks, trends to watch, and guidelines for responsible implementation.
Potential topics include: AI in ed tech, generative AI's impact on learning, agentic AI, evaluating AI tools, AI skills/training, AI policy, predictive analytics, AI chatbots, AI in student services
AI's Impact on Cybersecurity and Privacy
Education institutions of all levels are attractive targets for ransomware, malware, phishing, and other types of security breaches, and emerging technologies such as AI are bringing new capabilities to both attacks and defenses. For this track, we're presenting information that IT leaders can use to help defend their institutions or help them recover after the worst comes to pass — with a particular focus on how AI is impacting cybersecurity strategy. We're looking for best practices, case studies, lessons learned, tips and tutorials to avoid or recover from disaster, trends and predictions in the area of data/network security.
Potential topics include: AI cybersecurity tools, responsible AI, incident response planning, threat detection, ransomware, network/data security, student and staff privacy, security operations, strategic cybersecurity planning, IT security leadership, IT security funding/budgeting, identity management, zero trust, cloud security, phishing, cybersecurity awareness, cyber liability insurance, securing remote work/learning environments, AI risk management, disaster recovery, training staff
AI Leadership: From Strategy to Action
This track focuses on how education leaders can move from AI exploration to intentional, institution-wide strategy. Presentations will highlight practical approaches to aligning policy, pedagogy, and operations, supporting stakeholders at varying levels of AI readiness, and implementing responsible governance. Attendees will gain guidance on building sustainable AI strategies that balance innovation with academic integrity, ethical use, and long-term institutional goals.
Potential topics include: AI strategy, AI governance, data governance, AI integration, AI policy, AI readiness, change management, AI professional development, leadership strategies
Presentation types include:
Panel Discussion
Panel discussions feature a moderator and at least two panelists speaking conversationally about an important topic or issue in the education community. Panelists must be secured before submitting a proposal.
Hands-on Tutorial
Tutorial sessions provide a hands-on workshop led by an education practitioner where attendees can engage in brainstorming, problem-solving exercises, small group exercises, and other activities that directly relate to their institution’s technology needs.
Campus/Expert Perspective
In Campus/Expert Perspective sessions, an individual or team presents first-hand experience with a technology project or expertise on a particular topic.
Presenters should be higher education and K-12 IT leaders and practitioners, independent consultants, association or nonprofit organization leaders, and others in the field of technology in education. Industry experts will be considered for non-promotional presentations only. Submissions will be evaluated for relevance to the education field, clarity of title and abstract, usefulness to attendees, and coverage of current issues and trends. Speakers chosen to present at the Fall 2026 Tech Tactics in Education conference will receive free event registration.
Visit the full call for speakers and submit your proposal here. For more information, visit techtacticsineducation.com.
About the Author
Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].