The Coleridge Initiative invites submissions for session proposals for its 2026 National Conference, taking place March 24-27, 2026, in Arlington, VA. The conference brings together data pioneers, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across the country to explore innovative approaches to accelerating secure, shared data for policy development and improved public outcomes.

The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM EST.

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We welcome proposals that highlight best practices, case studies, research findings, and collaborative projects in areas including but not limited to:
  • Data governance and privacy protection
  • Cross-sector and cross-jurisdictional data sharing
  • Advanced analytics and data science applications related to workforce, education, health, or other community focused sectors
  • Success stories demonstrating how evidence-based decision-making improved policies or programs
  • Data infrastructure and secure environments
  • Development and capacity building for organizations and entities working in data-driven policymaking.
Proposal Formats:
  • Presentations (30-60 minutes)
  • Panel discussions (45-60 minutes)
  • Round tables (60 minutes, interactive sessions)
  • Lightning talks (5-10 minutes)
  • Poster sessions (5 Minutes)
Please submit your proposal content below in the required sections.

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* 1. Name (First, Last)

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* 2. Organization/Company Affiliation

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* 3. Email address

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* 4. Title of your session

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* 5. Provide a summary of the session content and its stage in its lifecycle (for example: new project, establishing, or mature)

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* 6. What are the key takeaways for the audience?

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* 7. What is your session format? Please choose one.

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* 8. Who is the intended audience (e.g., policymakers, K-12 sector, workforce agencies, researchers, data managers)?

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* 9. If applicable to your session format, please list the names, organization/company affiliation, and email address of each presenter. Do not list yourself.

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* 10. If you consent to your session being recorded, please check the box below.

All proposals will be reviewed by the conference program committee. Selected presenters will be notified by November 20, 2025.

For questions or additional information, please contact events@coleridgeinitiative.org.

We look forward to your contributions to advancing data-driven decision making across the nation!

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