Presenting at the Conference
Take your conference experience to the next level and build your professional skills in the process!
The NCAIE Board invites all those interested in leading a conference session or workshop to submit a presentation proposal. Read on to learn more about the benefits and process of proposing and facilitating a workshop or session at the NCAIE Annual State Conference.
Deadlines
Priority Proposal Deadline: January 15, 2024
Final Proposal Deadline: February 2, 2024
Proposal Deadlines
Session & Workshop proposals are submitted online. Read over the information below, but when you’re ready…
Presentation Options
Pre-Conference Workshops and Conference Sessions should be created around a shared topic that falls within or spans across NCAIE’s professional areas:
- Community Colleges (CC)
- Education Abroad (EA)
- Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)
- International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
- Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation (RAP)
- Relevant to all International Education Professionals (PAN-NCAIE)
Pre-Conference Workshops
Held on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Pre-conference workshops are half-day opportunities that are typically four hours in length, allowing presenters and colleagues to dive deep into a shared topic. Presenters are able to use an interactive format allowing for group thought, discussion, invention, application, and more.
Choose to lead a workshop if you have a shared topic that will help attendees gain valuable, practical professional skills that will be learned best through the extended timeframe, limited distractions, and a collaborative & interactive format.
Note that attendees must pre-register for workshops and pay the workshop registration fee, designated by the NCAIE board.
Conference Sessions
Held on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Conference sessions take place on Friday during the all-day Annual State Conference. Attendees will choose from a range of session topics during concurrent session blocks.
Sessions typically last 75 minutes in length and allow presenters to introduce a topic, present research, showcase advancements in the field or in their individual or office practice, introduce tools and skills, host a forum for collaborative thought and discussion, or more.
Note that attendees do not pre-register for conference sessions and presenters will not be provided a list of attendees. Conference sessions are included in the 2024 NCAIE Annual State Conference Registration Fee.
Idea Generator
Have an idea for a workshop or session but need a co-planner and/or co-presenters? Are you interested in presenting but don’t know what to present? Use the NCAIE Session Idea Generator and get started planning right away!
Designed to facilitate connections between colleagues across North Carolina, the Session Idea Generator brings ideas and staff together to make impactful sessions happen at the 2024 Annual State Conference!
Propose an Idea
- Access the Generator below.
- Submit the form as many times as you would like for different session ideas.
- Remember, the Generator is not a formal session proposal so ideas can be in the beginning phases.
- Find an idea you like? Reach out using the email addresses provided.
View Others’ Ideas
- Access the submission form below.
- Submit the form as many times as you would like for different session ideas.
- Remember, the Generator is not a formal session proposal so ideas can be in the beginning phases.
- Find an idea you like? Reach out using the email addresses provided.
Benefits of Presenting
There are many benefits to presenting a session or workshop including many transferrable skills which you will carry with you in your professional career. NCAIE’s Annual State Conference is a great opportunity to gain skill sin planning, proposing, preparing, and presenting materials. They also help build your professional profile and network!
Professional Benefits
- Gain experience presenting in front of your peers.
- Develop your public speaking skills.
- Practice collaborative planning with colleagues.
- Build your resume, curriculum vitae, and professional profile.
- Share your research and/or your experience on global issues.
Personal Benefits
- Build a network of peers with shared experiences and professional interests.
- Make friendships and professional connections with fellow presenters.
- Process and share your stories and lived experiences.
Tip!
Conference presentations are a great addition to your resume, curriculum vitae, or LinkedIn profile! Employers understand the transferable skills gained through these experiences. Don’t miss these opportunities to make your future graduate school, employers, and professional network aware of the academic work, research, and professional trainings you are achieving.
Proposing Your Session
Session & Workshop proposals are submitted online using the link below. You do not have to have the presentation ready to submit the workshop or session proposal. If your proposal is approved for the 2024 Annual State Conference, you’ll be able to finalize your presentation and materials prior to the conference.
Proposals are due on February 2, 2024, but feel free to submit your proposal early.
Priority proposal deadline is January 15, 2024.
Questions? Contact NCAIE.