2026 SEMM National Conference - Proposal Submission Form

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the in-person 2026 SEMM Conference taking place at the Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton, Ontario, from April 7-9, 2026.

The program is 3/4 full, and submissions will be reviewed continuously. To be considered in the final round, proposals must be received by Friday, December 5.

Full and/or half-day pre-conference workshops will take place on April 7 (separate registration required). Main conference 1-hour sessions will take place on April 8 & 9.

Presenters will not receive paid compensation; however, approved session presenters will receive the following discounts:

Pre-Conference - Complimentary 2-day main conference registration (full)
Main Conference - $400 registration discount to the 2-day main conference

Note: 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.

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* 1. Session Type
Please indicate if your session proposal would be best suited as a keynote or a concurrent session (1 hour).

Main Conference - Keynote (1 hour)

Main Conference - Concurrent Session (1 hour)

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* 2. Session Title
Aim for a brief and catchy title that will entice the reader to read the session description.
*Note: Some attendees will not read the session description. Please ensure the title accurately summarizes the overall session topic.

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* 3. Session Description
This text should both explain your session in more detail and persuade readers to want to attend your session; it will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 4. Indicate the 3 primary learning outcomes you anticipate attendees will gain from attending the session:
Please complete in bullet point format; the bullets will be included in the conference website, if selected.

Learning Outcome 1

Learning Outcome 2

Learning Outcome 3

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* 5. Please indicate the ideal level of experience of participants in this workshop. (Select all that are applicable)

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

Intermediate (2-4 years experience)

Experienced (5 or more years experience)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please indicate which of the following session formats best describes yours:

Mostly lecture/presentation with some Q&A

A balance of lecture/presentation with interactive Q&A or discussion throughout

A panel discussion that includes audience participation

A facilitated roundtable discussion

Other (please specify):

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* 7. Please indicate which of the following topic areas are represented in this presentation. (Select all that apply)

Admissions

Attracting, engaging and/or working with the new generation

Black student recruitment, engagement and/or services

Communications

Data and/or artificial intelligence

Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Financial aid

First-year student experience

Graduate student recruitment

Indigenous student recruitment, engagement and/or services

International student recruitment, engagement and/or services

Marketing and/or branding post-secondary education - graduate

Marketing and/or branding post-secondary education - international

Marketing and/or branding post-secondary education - undergraduate

Non-traditional student recruitment (mature, adult, continuing ed, etc.)

Strategic enrolment management

Student engagement, retention and/or success

Student services

Undergraduate student recruitment

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please indicate which key themes your session falls under:

All of the above.

Collaborative Campus Ecosystems

Fostering Student-Centeric Experiences

Future-Ready Admissions, Marketing & Enrolment Strategies

Insight-Driven Decision-Making

Leadership for Institutional Transformation

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* 9. Have you presented this workshop before, or do you expect to, prior to the 2026 SEMM Conference? If so, please indicate where and when.

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* 10. Please provide the presenter's contact information (or first presenter/lead contact if more than one presenter).

Full Name:

Job Title:

Organization:

Email Address:

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* 11. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 12. Please provide information about the first co-presenter, if applicable.

Co-Presenter's Name:

Co-Presenter's Job Title:

Co-Presenter's Organization:

Co-Presenter's Email Address:

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* 13. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included in the conference website, if selected.

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* 14. Please provide information about the second co-presenter, if applicable.

Additional Co-Presenter's Name:

Additional Co-Presenter's Job Title:

Additional Co-Presenter's Organization:

Additional Co-Presenter's Email Address:

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* 15. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 16. If you have any other comments, suggestions, or things you would like considered in the evaluation of your proposal, please provide them here.

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* 17. By submitting this proposal, you acknowledge and agree that, if your session is accepted:

Your presentation slides and any materials you provide may be shared with registered participants for a limited period following the event or training.

If your session is delivered online, the recording (video/audio) may be made available to registered participants for a limited period after the event and may be added to a members-only platform accessible to our community of annual fee-paying members.

We may analyze recordings and materials from your session to identify key themes, develop articles, blog posts, tip sheets, or other resources that support the learning of our community, and we may occasionally quote you as the presenter in these materials.

Your name and organization will be attributed when we reference your contributions in these contexts.

I agree to these terms

Thank you for your submission. We will review your proposal and be in touch with you shortly. If you have any questions, please email info@brainstorm.ca.

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* 1. Session TypePlease indicate if your session proposal would be best suited as a keynote or a concurrent session (1 hour).

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* 2. Session Title Aim for a brief and catchy title that will entice the reader to read the session description. *Note: Some attendees will not read the session description. Please ensure the title accurately summarizes the overall session topic.

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* 3. Session Description This text should both explain your session in more detail and persuade readers to want to attend your session; it will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 4. Indicate the 3 primary learning outcomes you anticipate attendees will gain from attending the session:Please complete in bullet point format; the bullets will be included in the conference website, if selected.

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* 5. Please indicate the ideal level of experience of participants in this workshop. (Select all that are applicable)

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* 6. Please indicate which of the following session formats best describes yours:

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* 7. Please indicate which of the following topic areas are represented in this presentation. (Select all that apply)

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* 8. Please indicate which key themes your session falls under:

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* 9. Have you presented this workshop before, or do you expect to, prior to the 2026 SEMM Conference? If so, please indicate where and when.

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* 10. Please provide the presenter's contact information (or first presenter/lead contact if more than one presenter).

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* 11. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 12. Please provide information about the first co-presenter, if applicable.

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* 13. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)The sketch below will be included in the conference website, if selected.

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* 14. Please provide information about the second co-presenter, if applicable.

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* 15. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.

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* 16. If you have any other comments, suggestions, or things you would like considered in the evaluation of your proposal, please provide them here.

Question Title

* 1. Session Type
Please indicate if your session proposal would be best suited as a keynote or a concurrent session (1 hour).

* 2. Session Title
Aim for a brief and catchy title that will entice the reader to read the session description.
*Note: Some attendees will not read the session description. Please ensure the title accurately summarizes the overall session topic.

* 3. Session Description
This text should both explain your session in more detail and persuade readers to want to attend your session; it will be included on the conference website, if selected.

* 4. Indicate the 3 primary learning outcomes you anticipate attendees will gain from attending the session:
Please complete in bullet point format; the bullets will be included in the conference website, if selected.

* 11. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.

* 13. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included in the conference website, if selected.

* 15. Biographical sketch for presenter listed above. (Up to 200 words)
The sketch below will be included on the conference website, if selected.