2027 National SEMM Conference - Call for Session Proposals Survey

Session Proposal & Event Details

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the in-person 2027 SEMM National Conference taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from April 5-7, 2027.

We encourage submissions from educators, researchers, administrators, and practitioners. Session submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the program is full. Submissions should:

Include presentations, panels, case studies, or interactive workshops.
Highlight practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways.

Presenters will not receive paid compensation; however, approved session presenters will receive a $400 registration discount towards their main conference registration (April 6 & 7, 2027). If a submission is not accepted, we will provide all post-secondary employees a discount code to lower the registration rate to the registration rate on the date the submission was received.

Vendors/Service Providers
To ensure our sessions reflect a broad and balanced perspective, we ask that all post-secondary service/vendor-led presentations include a co-presenter from a post-secondary institution—unless the topic is based on independent research, case studies, or instructional content that does not rely on your service or product. This helps us maintain the educational integrity of the program and ensures attendees receive content that is both informative and unbiased.

Have questions? Reach out to Jennifer Powell at jennifer@brainstorm.ca.

Proposal Submission

1.Session Title
Tip: Aim for a brief and catchy title that will entice the reader to want to learn more. Make it action-oriented (e.g., "5 Templates for Better XYZ" or "How We Automated Our XYZ Workflow").(Required.)

2.Conference Theme
Which conference theme(s) best suit your proposal topic? (select all that apply.)
(Required.)

Future-Ready Admissions, Marketing & Enrolment Strategies

Collaborative Campus Ecosystems

Fostering Student-Centeric Experiences

Insight-Driven Decision-Making

Leadership for Institutional Transformation

All of the above

3.Session Format
Before selecting, consider which format(s) would best convey the topic you are proposing if you were an attendee.(Required.)

Case Study (the story of a project, the data behind it, lessons learned and results)

"How-To" Workshop (deep dive into a specific skill, process or tool)

Interactive Panel (a facilitated discussion, typically includes 2-3 peers)

Fails & Fixes (a candid look at a project that didn't go as planned and the specific adjustments made to turn it around)

Live Tech Demo (a practical screen-share style walkthrough of a specific software or workflow)

Facilitated Discussion (a moderated peer-to-peer "problem-solving" circle for a specific niche)

Combination (please provide details in the "Other" field below)

Other (please specify):

4.Session Interaction & Resources
Our attendees appreciate the opportunity to meet one another, share ideas, and obtain post-session tools. Will your session include any of the following?(Required.)

Downloadable Resources (i.e. - checklist, workflow, template, process map)

Interactive Elements (i.e. - polls, breakout rooms, quizzes, group discussions)

Both

Unsure

5.Session Description
Provide a compelling description of your session for the conference program. This text should provide readers with a clear understanding of what they can expect to learn from attending your session. If your session is selected, it will be included on the conference website. (Required.)

6.Learning Outcomes
Indicate the 3 primary learning outcomes you anticipate attendees will gain from attending the session. Please complete in bullet point format; if selected, these will be included on the conference website.
(Required.)

Learning Outcome 1

Learning Outcome 2

Learning Outcome 3

7.Is there anything else the event organizers should know about your session idea?

Session Audience

8.Target Audience
Who do you expect will benefit most from this session? (select all that apply).(Required.)

Novice / new to the topic (under 2 years experience)

Intermediate (2-4 years experience)

Experienced (5 or more years experience)

All levels of experience.

Other (please specify)

10.Past Presentations
Have you presented this session before, or do you expect to present it before the event? If so, please provide further details below.