An additional consideration to keep in mind is the manner in which you will make your presentation accessible in text and voice for our diverse audience. We suggest one of the following or you may indicate a different method in your proposal submission.

• SpeakEasy HUD Tool
• Provide your own transcriptionist
• Provide a written script during the presentation
• Other: (please specify)

Consider the type of community you represent. Choose one that fits best.

• Educators and Trainers (default)
• Artists, Designers and Builders
• Business and Entrepreneurs
• Entertainers and Performers
• IT Solution Designers
• Nonprofits and Help Communities
• Students and Post Graduates
• Other (please specify)

When preparing your presentation proposal, consider the seven tracks below.

• Best Practices (default)
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with proven approaches, successful implementations, or lessons learned in practice, creation, or learning. Highlight frameworks, standards, or methods that can be adopted and adapted to support effective outcomes.
• Advocacy
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with examples, projects, or initiatives focused on promoting positive change and awareness within communities. Showcase work that empowers individuals or groups, addresses equity and inclusion, or champions causes relevant to practice, creation, or learning.
• Collaboration & Communication
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with innovative examples, projects, or best practices on how virtual and digital technologies make connections and collaborations possible across distances in unexpected ways in practice, creation, or learning.
• Creativity and Innovation
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with innovative examples, projects, or best practices of creative and innovative work, by featuring ways to demonstrate originality, artistic and practical expression in practice, creation, or learning.
• Essential Accessibility
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with innovative examples, projects, or best practices on using technology to make practice, creation, or learning accessible to multiple populations with varied abilities and engagement styles.
• Research and Studies
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with recent research findings, studies, or analyses that contribute to understanding and improving practice, creation, or learning. Highlight methodologies, data insights, or evidence-based outcomes that inform or challenge conventional perspectives.
• Tools and Products
  Proposals to this track should engage participants with practical tools, resources, or products designed to support practice, creation, or learning. Showcase innovations that enhance functionality, improve efficiency, or offer new solutions to meet diverse needs in various environments.

This year, we have four formats for presentations:

• Presentation
  This format features a focused talk or lecture designed to inform and inspire participants within a 50-minute timeframe. Presenters will share insights, case studies, or theoretical perspectives that spark new ideas, offering participants valuable takeaways for practice, creation, or learning.
• Workshop
  This interactive, 50-minute format allows participants to actively engage in hands-on activities, exercises, or collaborative problem-solving. Facilitators will guide participants in applying concepts, exploring tools, or developing skills that they can directly implement in their own contexts.
• Roundtable
  This 50-minute, discussion-based format features 3 to 5 speakers who foster open dialogue among participants, focusing on shared experiences, challenges, or emerging questions. Moderators will facilitate an exchange of perspectives, encouraging participants to collectively explore solutions, strategies, or insights that address key issues in practice, creation, or learning.
• Demonstration
  This practical, 50-minute format highlights specific tools, technologies, or methods through a live or guided demonstration. Presenters will showcase functionality, benefits, or unique applications, enabling participants to see these solutions in action and understand their potential for real-world implementation.

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

• Presentation Title
  The title cannot be longer than 50 characters.
• Presentation Summary
  A brief description of the presentation. [1000 characters maximum]
  Note: This summary will be published on the conference program.
• Objectives
  List 1 or 2 objectives which indicate what participants will gain from the session in learning, skills, application, or engagement. Each objective should be one concise sentence, which begins as follows: “Participants will be able to….” [100 characters maximum]
• Together Connection
  Describe how the proposed presentation fits the Together conference theme. [500 characters maximum]
  Note: This information will only be seen by reviewers.
• Keyworlds
  Please list 1-4 keywords that apply to the presentation. They may include tags for topics, technologies used, digital skills applied, etc. [50 characters maximum]

ABOUT PRESENTERS

• Presenter Names
  Real names are suggested but not required for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
• Lead Presenter Avatar UUID
  Because usernames and display names can change, we ask for the lead presenter’s avatar UUID, or avatar key. In most viewers, this can be found in the avatar’s inworld profile.
• Time Zone
  Our conference schedule uses the time zone of our virtual venue, Second Life, which is US Pacific Time (UTC -7). Because of our global audience, we make every effort to schedule each presentation at a time that is friendly to the desired particular time zone, though generally, our daily conference runs from 6:00 am to 8 pm PT.
  If a co-presenter is in a different time zone, please indicate that information.

Please note that presenters will be accepted for no more than TWO (2) presentations as either a presenter or co-presenter.

SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL