Call for Proposals

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Share what you’re learning. Show what’s possible. 

Help shape the conversation at Jax State’s AI Forward Summit by sharing your ideas, research, and experiences with artificial intelligence. We invite AI-minded innovators to submit a proposal for a presentation or session that explores how AI is transforming education, work, and our communities.

Submit Your Proposal

Choose Your Content Area

Where does your proposal fit? 

AI Forward invites proposals that explore the thoughtful, practical, and responsible use of AI across education and the workplace. 

When submitting a proposal, select the content area that best matches your topic and intended audience. 

K-12 Education

K–12 Education

For educators, administrators, and other professionals working in K–12 settings. 

Topics may include: 

  • Teaching and learning with AI
  • Student AI literacy and readiness
  • Academic integrity and responsible AI use
  • Accessibility, equity, and student support with AI
  • AI for educator productivity and professional practice
  • Preparing students for college and careers in an AI-driven world
Higher Education and Student Success

Higher Education & Student Success

For faculty, staff, administrators, and others working in colleges and universities. 

Topics may include: 

  • Teaching, learning, and assessment with AI
  • AI for student success and support
  • Academic integrity and responsible AI use
  • Accessibility, inclusion, and equitable AI practices
  • AI for faculty and staff productivity
  • Institutional AI practices and emerging approaches
Business and Industry

Business & Industry

The Business & Industry track will primarily feature invited speakers and curated sessions focused on practical AI applications, workforce needs, innovation, and organizational readiness.

Proposals with a clear connection to K–12 or higher education may be submitted under the appropriate education content area with the partner institution/school.

Choose How You Want to Participate

Breakout Sessions

Long Presentation | 30 Minutes 

For a deeper exploration of a topic, practice, project, or idea. May include discussion, audience participation, case studies, or demonstrations. 

Short Presentation | 10 Minutes 

For one focused idea, strategy, example, demonstration, or lesson learned. Short presentations are grouped together within a breakout block. 

 

OR 

 

AI Showcase Poster Session

An informal, interactive opportunity for faculty and students to showcase AI-related projects, research, classroom applications, creative work, prototypes, and other innovations while engaging with attendees and sharing ideas.

Poster presentations will use a simple tabletop display format designed to make it easy to share your work and engage with attendees.

If your poster is accepted, you will bring your poster in an 11x8.5-inch horizontal (landscape) printed format (standard document size) to display in a tabletop stand-up vertical sign holder.

Recommended guidelines:

  • Create your poster to be printed on standard 11x8.5-inch horizontal (landscape format) printer paper.
  • Bring at least one printed copy of your poster with you to the summit.
  • A clear tabletop display frame will be provided for your poster.
  • During the AI Showcase, remain near your display to talk with attendees, answer questions, and share more about your work as participants circulate through the showcase.
  • No large-format poster printing or poster board will be displayed.

Which Format is Right for You?

Long Presentation

Short Presentation

Long or Short Presentation

AI Showcase 

Proposal Review

What You'll Need to Submit

  • Session Title
  • Presenter Information
  • Content Area
  • Presentation Format
  • 250–300 Word Proposal
  • 50-Word Program Description
  • 2–3 Outcomes or Takeaways
  • Technology Needs
  • Commercial Affiliation, if applicable 

How Proposals Will be Reviewed

Proposals will be reviewed for relevance, clarity, audience value, practical application, and alignment with the goals of AI Forward. Priority will be given to sessions that offer useful ideas, experiences, or perspectives attendees can apply or build upon.

Call for Proposals Deadline

Submit your proposal by November 9, 2026, to be considered for a presentation at AI Forward: From Classroom to Career. All proposals will be reviewed, and selected presenters will be notified in early December.

Important Dates for Presenters

  • November 9, 2026: Call for Proposals closes
  • Early December 2026: Presenter acceptance notifications
  • December 18, 2026: Presenter Registration Deadline

All accepted presenters must register for the summit to confirm their participation. Registration is complimentary.

Register Now

Ready to Share Your Work?

Ready to share your work? Join the conversation and help shape what comes next—from classroom to career.

Submit Your Proposal