Be a part of engaging and thought-provoking discussions at BC International Education Week 2024 as a presenter. We invite you to submit a proposal on a topic you believe is crucial to the field of international education and should be talked about.
We invite you to be a part of the engaging and thought-provoking discussions at BC International Education Week 2024 as a presenter. This year’s theme, “Things we should be talking about,” encourages speakers to delve into critical topics that shape the field of international education.
Proposal Categories
The examples presented are non-exhaustive and are only meant to demonstrate which topics fall under each category.
International Student Support, Advising and Transitions
- Example Topics: Community-Driven Models for Holistic Student Support, Advocating for Mental Health of Students, Empowering Graduates for a Successful Transition into the Workforce
Indigenization and Intercultural Perspectives
- Example Topics: Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives, Trends in Intercultural and International Education, Reconciliation and International Education
Global Education and Study Abroad
- Example Topics: Marketing Non-Traditional Study Abroad Destinations, Utilizing New Technologies in Study Abroad Programs, Well-Being and Safety in Study Abroad Experiences
Strategic Partnerships
- Example Topics: Fostering Inclusive Partnerships, Exploring Public-Private Collaborations, Integrating Sustainability Goals into Partnership Agreements
Teaching, Instruction and Internationalizing the Curriculum
- Example Topics: Using Experiential Learning to Foster Global Understanding, EdTech Innovations in Global Learning, Assessing Intercultural Competence
Cross-Cutting Conversations
- Example topics: Ethical Dilemmas in International Education, Addressing Climate Change within the Context of Global Education, Data-Informed Decision-Making for Administrators
Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions
- Example Topics: Data-Driven Strategies for Effective Outreach, Gamification and Interactive Media in Student Engagement, Holistic Approaches to Admissions Processes
Additional Guidelines
- You will have the option to select a second track for your proposal submissions
- We appreciate proposals that not only resonate with the conference theme and chosen track(s) but also showcase perspectives from multiple institutions
- Please note that we’re committed to fostering meaningful discussions and, as such, the promotion of products or services in sessions is strictly prohibited
Submission Checklist
- Your email address, organization and title
- Session title (maximum 10 words)
- Session description (maximum of 250 words)
- Learning objectives
- Primary proposal category
- Format (choose between 60 minutes or 90 minutes)
- Co-presenters (include name, email, organization and title)
- Secondary proposal category (optional)
- Detailed session outline (maximum 500 words)
- Stakeholder community (choose from K-12, Language, Post-Secondary)
- Level of experience of the audience (choose from new, intermediate, senior)
Presenter Responsibilities
Lead presenters and sessions speakers are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation and conference registration costs. We’re offering a CAD $50 registration discount for selected speakers at BC International Education Week. If you submit a proposal, we recommend waiting until you receive confirmation regarding proposal acceptance before registering as the discount cannot be applied retroactively. Selected presenters and co-presenters must use the discount code and register by April 15, 2024. BCCIE considers the lead presenter to be the individual who submits the proposal, and all information related to it will be sent to this individual.
Notification of Acceptance
All applications will receive notification of their proposal’s acceptance status by March 2024.
Submissions Deadline
Proposals will be accepted until end of day on January 31, 2024.
We look forward to your valuable contributions. For more information on becoming a presenter, please email conference@bccie.bc.ca.