Join engaging and thought-provoking discussions at BCIEW 2026 as a presenter. We invite you to submit a proposal on a key topic you believe is essential to the field of international education and deserves attention. 

Submit a Proposal

Session Streams

The examples presented are non-exhaustive and are only meant to demonstrate which topics fall under each stream.

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, Study Abroad, and Transnational Education (TNE)

  • Example Topics: Marketing Non-Traditional Study Abroad Destinations, Utilizing New Technologies in Study Abroad Programs, Well-Being and Safety in Study Abroad Experiences, TNE Programs

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 stream for your proposal submissions
  • We appreciate proposals that not only resonate with chosen stream(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 stream
  • Format (choose between 60 minutes or 90 minutes)
  • Co-presenters (include name, email, organization, and title)
  • 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 BCIEW 2026.

exclamation mark If you submit a proposal, please wait for an acceptance confirmation before registering as the discount cannot be applied retroactively.
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If you submit a proposal, please wait for acceptance confirmation before registering as the discount cannot be applied retroactively.

Selected presenters and co-presenters must use the discount code and register by April 15, 2026. 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 2026. 

Submissions Deadline

Proposals will be accepted until end of day on January 30, 2026.

We look forward to your valuable contributions. For more information on becoming a presenter, please email conference@bccie.bc.ca.