Call for Presenters

Proposal Deadline: December 31, 2026 (by COB).

All speakers must register for the conference by Feb 26, 2027.

All hotel reservations must be made by May 28, 2027.

Join us in shaping the future of education in Florida! This dynamic conference invites passionate and innovative educators, school leaders, and education-focused professionals to share their expertise with a diverse audience representing over 2,000 private schools, micro-schools, charter schools, and public institutions—serving more than 600,000 students across the state. 

Discover how Florida is leading the nation in educational choice while connecting with practitioners who are redefining instructional excellence. We are seeking impactful, research-informed sessions that spark inspiration and offer practical strategies attendees can implement immediately.

Proposal Deadline: December 31, 2026 (by COB).

All speakers must register for the conference by Feb 26, 2027.

All hotel reservations must be made by May 28, 2027.

Submit Proposal

We invite proposals in the following areas:

  1. Changing the Game in the Classroom — Instruction, curriculum, assessment, student engagement and innovative teaching. 
  2. Leadership Playbook — School leadership, operations, culture, finance, HR and organizational development. 
  3. Future of the Game — AI, technology, innovation and what is next in education. 
  4. Every Student in the Game — Exceptional learners, student support, mental wellness, accessibility and special populations. 
  5. School Choice Game Changers — Scholarships, policy, funding, compliance, FTC/FES-EO, FES-UA, PEP and the changing school-choice landscape. 
  6. Building Your Fan Base — Marketing, enrollment, storytelling, communications, family engagement and school growth. 
  7. Beyond the Classroom — Student life, character, culture, athletics, extracurricular programs and whole-child development. 
  8. Coaches' Corner: Grit, Teams & Relationships — Bringing lessons from the field into schools: coaching, teamwork, resilience, motivation, relationship-building and developing winning cultures. 

Presenter Guidelines

We are looking for classroom and school-based presentations that highlight research-driven, best-practice instructional strategies.
Proposals will be evaluated on: 

  • Clarity and professionalism of writing 
  • Relevance and alignment with the intended audience 
  • Incorporation of a research-based component 
  • Overall quality and impact of the proposal 
  • Regional Manager recommendation (for SUFS-affiliated schools) 
  • For non-classroom-based or organizational presentations, proposals should align with best business practices and/or support the educational choice movement at a local or national level. 

Presentation Logistics

  • Sessions will be 55 minutes in length. 
  • Presenters must bring their own laptops and handouts (if applicable). 
  • All presentations can be uploaded to the Whova event app. 
  • Each room will be equipped with: 
    • Ample seating 
    • A session facilitator 
    • TV display with HDMI connection and tech support 

Important Dates

  • Proposal Deadline: December 31, 2026 (by COB) .
  • Registration Deadline: February 26, 2027.
  • All hotel reservations must be made by May 28, 2027.
  • Notification of Acceptance: No later than Tuesday, March 31, 2027.
  • Application Submission: All proposals must be submitted through our online portal. 
  • Don't miss this opportunity to share your knowledge, showcase your school or classroom innovations, and engage with a statewide community of passionate educators and changemakers. 
Submit Proposal
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