Call for Proposals
Join engaging and thought-provoking discussions at BCIEW 2027 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.
Proposal 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: Supporting Students Affected by War and Conflict, Using AI for International Student Advising, Guiding Students Through Immigration and Policy Change
Indigenization and Intercultural Perspectives
- Example Topics: Building Reciprocal Relationships with Indigenous Communities, Navigating Cultural Differences in Student Advising and Support, Decolonizing Internationalized Curricula
Global Education, Study Abroad, and Transnational Education (TNE)
- Example Topics: Expanding International Internships and Work-Integrated Learning, Developing Sustainable and High-Quality TNE Models, Managing Safety and Risk Amid Geopolitical Change
Strategic Partnerships
- Example Topics: Moving from MOUs to Active Collaboration, Engaging Industry and Community Partners, Building Collaboration in New and Emerging Markets
Teaching, Instruction, and Internationalizing the Curriculum
- Example Topics: Developing Joint Learning Activities Across Institutions, Engaging Faculty in Curriculum Internationalization, Scaling COIL Beyond Pilot Projects
Cross-Cutting Conversations
- Example Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability and Climate Action, Data and Analytics, Institutional Strategy, Public Trust and the Value of International Education
Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions
- Example Topics: Using AI Responsibly in Recruitment and Admissions, Recruiting in New Markets with Limited Resources, Strengthening Agent Quality and Accountability
Additional Guidelines
- You will have the option to select a second track for your proposal submissions
- We appreciate proposals that not only resonate with 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 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 BCIEW 2027.
If you submit a proposal, please wait for an 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, 2027. 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 in March 2027.
Submissions Deadline
Proposals will be accepted until end of day on January 29, 2027.
We look forward to your valuable contributions. For more information on becoming a presenter, please email conference@bccie.bc.ca.