This is a presentation proposal submission for the 8th Annual Amplify Conference, hosted by the Ewing Kauffman Foundation at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, November 7–8, 2025.

This year’s theme, Resilience in Real Time – Up-Rooted, Up-Lifted, and Up & Coming, reflects the strength, innovation, and leadership of educators of color who continue to rise in the face of disruption, transformation, and opportunity.

Submission Guidelines
We welcome interactive and engaging session formats, including panels, workshops, dialogues, and experiential learning.

Session Length: 75 MINUTES
Proposal Deadline: July 20, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: August 4, 2025

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* Session Title (1-2 sentences)

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* Session Description (100 word max)

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* The breakdown of the session by time (75 minutes)

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* Session Format (e.g., panel, workshop, roundtable)

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* Learning Objectives or Takeaways (how will you engage session participants?)

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* Is there anything else you'd like us to know or consider when reviewing this presentation?

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* Lead Presenter First Name

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* Lead Presenter Last Name

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* Lead Presenter Organization/School

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* Lead Presenter Email Address

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* Intended audience (select all that apply)

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* Lead Presenter Mobile Number

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* Lead Presenter Zip Cope

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* Leader Presenter Size

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* Lead Presenter Dietary Restrictions?

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* Twitter Handle (optional)

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* Facebook Profile URL (optional)

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* LinkedIn Profile URL (optional)

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* Bio (100 words or less)

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* Lead Presenter Headshot - Hi-Res 300 dpi

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* Please select your A/V needs below.

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* Printing needs?

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* Do you have co-presenters?

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