Digital Collegium is a community of professionals who share generously. Whether you’re presenting for the first time or returning to the stage, we invite you to submit a proposal and contribute to the conversations shaping our field.
The call will open Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Submission deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST.
Events in 2026
All #DigiCol events use the same proposal form. Use the form to select the events you want to submit.
In 2026, we’re introducing new events to better serve our members and the evolving needs of higher ed digital teams. Visit each event website to learn more about its audience and topic focus.
Why present?
Presenting at Digital Collegium events is a chance to give back to the community while growing your own professional impact. As a presenter, you can:
- Represent your institution and share your accomplishments.
- Contribute to the professional body of knowledge in higher ed digital.
- Connect with peers who understand your work and challenges.
- Strengthen your professional profile (and get kudos from your boss).
- Receive a conference registration waiver (up to three per session).
Who can submit a proposal?
To propose a session, you must be a current Digital Collegium member or sponsor at the time of submission.
- Higher ed employees who are not yet members can qualify by signing up for a free general membership.
- Sponsors or prospective sponsors can qualify by signing up for an affiliate membership or completing a 2026 sponsor agreement.
- Unsure of your status? Check your membership profile to confirm your eligibility.
We welcome presentations from a wide range of professionals. While proposals that include at least one higher ed presenter may be given priority, we also value sessions that incorporate outside perspectives from sponsors, consultants and vendors — especially when paired with institutional experience.
Membership or sponsorship required
You must be a current member or sponsor to propose a session for Digital Collegium events.
Individual options
| Your role | Tier |
|---|---|
| Higher ed employee | General membership (Free) |
| Higher ed employee | Premium membership ($195) |
| Currently enrolled college student | Student membership ($25) |
| Business employee or independent contractor | Affiliate membership ($195) |
Group options
| Your organization | Tier |
|---|---|
| College or university | Institutional membership (starting at $315) |
| Business | Sponsorship (starting at $300) |
More tips for presenters
Submitting proposals for multiple events
All Digital Collegium 2026 events use the same proposal form.
- Select the events you would like your session to be considered for during submission.
- Each submitter may submit up to five proposals total.
Because each event serves a distinct audience and purpose, it’s unlikely that the same session will be selected for multiple events.
Sponsored sessions
This year, sponsored sessions will be integrated into regular event tracks and reviewed alongside all other proposals.
To be eligible for best-of-conference awards, sponsors must submit their session proposals through the call for proposals process.
Co-presenters and registration waivers
Up to three presenters per session may receive a full waiver of the base conference registration fee.
If your proposal includes multiple presenters, please include biographies for all co-presenters during submission.
Using inclusive language
All presenters must abide by the Digital Collegium Code of Conduct.
Digital Collegium is committed to inclusive, welcoming learning environments. Presenters are expected to use language that respects all participants and avoids language that may be harmful or exclusionary, including:
- Language related to disability.
- Sexualized language.
- Racist or gendered language.
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