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iCon Presenter Proposal Form 2027

Got something worth sharing? We'd love to hear it!

Step into the spotlight at Skyward's 24th annual iCon, hosted at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Help bring the conference to life by sharing practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and real-world experiences with fellow school district leaders.

Session details:
Presentations are 50-minute concurrent sessions led by one or two presenters. Plan for three-quarters of your time to share your content, with the remaining time reserved for audience Q&A.

Bring your style — whether that's slides, Prezi, PDFs, or helpful handouts. However you present, the goal is simple: make it useful, relevant, and ready for others to take back to their districts.
Guidelines

Appearing before decision-makers working in K-12 schools is an honor. In addition to enhancing their professional stature, presenters also gain recognition and credibility as an expert in their field and have face-to-face access to hundreds of attendees. People selected to present at Skyward iCon serve on a contributing basis and agree to the following guidelines:

  1. Breakout presenters are responsible for all arrangements and expenses necessary for participation.
  2. Presenters must be registered for the conference and will not have to pay the registration fee (may only be applied to one presenter per session). Presenters are responsible for all travel, lodging, and meals not provided at the conference.
  3. Presenters will provide any handout materials to support their presentations.
  4. All presenters are expected to adhere to copyright laws.
  5. Presenters will provide Skyward with a copy of their presentation no later than Friday, January 15, 2027.
  6. All presenters must have some form of handout for attendees if not providing a Powerpoint/Prezi/PDF presentation.
  7. Presenters must bring their own computers and adapters for their presentation. Projectors will be provided by Skyward.
  8. Presenters agree to give Skyward permission to reproduce and distribute all presentation materials and audio/video records and distribute recordings of their presentation. Presenters agree to waive all claims to any royalties in conjunction with sales of the recordings. This does not in any way limit the presenter’s right to have materials published or presented in other forms.
Selection Process

Beginning in early December, Skyward conference committee members will evaluate the proposed presentations on the basis of appropriateness and significance of the topic as well as indications that the presentation will be organized and well-prepared. Other factors affecting proposal selection include:

  • Relevance to school administration and management.
  • Well-defined focus.
  • Practical applications of the material.
  • Timeliness of the topic.
  • Presentation quality.

Selected district presenters will begin to be notified the week of November 30, 2026.
Submitting a Proposal
  1. If submitting more than one proposal, each must be submitted on a separate form.
  2. Please make sure you have approval from your district about presenting before submitting a presentation proposal form.
  3. Do not submit videos, Powerpoint/Prezi/PDF presentations, or other materials at this time.
  4. Please reach out to Cassidy Downs, public relations specialist, at cassidyd@skyward.com with any questions.