AAITE Edu-Con 2026 Call for Proposals

Are you ready to inspire and transform the field of educational interpreting and translation? The American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE) invites you to be a part of Edu-Con 2026, a dynamic platform where innovation meets collaboration in the heart of our profession.

Theme: Rooted in Resilience: Reclaiming Language Access, Equity, and Purpose

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Reclaiming Language Access, Equity, and Purpose,” calls for bold ideas, practical solutions, and visionary practices that shape the future of language services in education.

Why Present at Edu-Con 2026?

• Showcase Your Expertise: Share your knowledge, research, and success stories with a community passionate about language access in education.
• Expand Your Impact: Inspire peers and stakeholders with innovative approaches to interpreting and translation in education.
• Collaborate and Learn: Engage in meaningful conversations, spark ideas, and form connections with leaders in the field.

What We're Looking for

We welcome proposals that:

• Address emerging challenges and opportunities in educational interpreting and translation.
• Showcase practical tools, methodologies, or case studies.
• Explore the intersection of language access, equity, technology, ethics, and professional growth.
• Empower practitioners to create inclusive and equitable educational environments.

Submission Details

• Deadline for Submissions: January 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
• Submit a Proposal Here

Join Us in Shaping the Future

Let your voice be heard and your work celebrated at this transformative event. Whether your expertise is rooted in years of professional experience or innovative approaches, your contribution can ignite change and elevate our collective practice. Submit your proposal today and help shape the future of language access in education!

 Additional Information

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the theme and audience of the conference
• Relevance to the interpreting/translation professions
• Clearly identified learning objectives
• Freedom from commercial bias

Edu-Con Quick Facts

• Attendees range from interpreters and translators to school staff, directors, managers, supervisors, consultants, academic professionals, and students.
• Learning levels are diverse and range from entry-level/introductory to mid-level/practical to high-level/theoretical.

Tips for a Successful Proposal

• Content is King: Since the initial review will be blind (meaning that your name, company, and bio will not be revealed until post-selection) the proposal content must speak for itself. 
• Make It Compelling: The interpreting and translation industry is evolving, and interpreting/translation in the education community is on the cusp of change. Learning levels are diverse and Edu-Con attendees may be attending a professional development conference for the first time.
• Be Authentic: Speak of failure as well as success.
• Be Informational: Feedback consistently shows that session attendees do not want to hear product pitches; they are looking for real insight that will help them do their jobs better. Make your content a learning opportunity.
• Be Interactive: The ability of participants to engage with each other and develop relationships is an integral part of the experience.
• Presentation and material must be language-neutral: Due to the diversity of Edu-Con participants, all proposals, presentations, and materials should be language-neutral (English) unless previously approved as language-specific topics.

Terms and Conditions

Confirmation of Participation

AAITE will contact all presenters to inform them of the status of their submission. If accepted, presenter must confirm their participation within the expected timeframe communicated, or risk losing their spot.

Subject to Change

AAITE may request presenters to refine proposals, including combining, expanding, or adjusting elements to ensure the best fit for the conference program.

Session Length

Main conference sessions are one hour (45-minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A) to meet the requirements for continuing education unit (CEU) credit. AAITE invites presenters to consider submitting knowledge and performance-based CEU eligible proposals.

Presentation Materials

Materials must be submitted by April 24, 2026 to ensure proper presentation at conference. Each presenter will be informed of the upload link upon proposal acceptance. 

Copyright of Presented Materials

Presenter warrants that copyright permission, if required, is their responsibility. Presenter represents and warrants that their presentation and any related materials are original and are their sole creation, were not previously published in any form, do not contain any statements of third parties used without their permission, and do not infringe on the rights of any third parties. If the presenter is not the owner of the material, they are responsible for the appropriate scholarly citations and/or crediting of the material. AAITE is not responsible for presenters’ content.

Session Recordings by AAITE

Sessions may be recorded for documentation purposes by AAITE. However, the recording thereof does not inherently imply or guarantee their subsequent use or dissemination. 

Presenter Registration Discount

Presenters receive a 50% discount on conference registration. Registration must be paid within 2 weeks of acceptance. Discount is extended to only one additional co-presenter.