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.
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
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 & 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 & 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.