eduWeb Summit is now accepting session proposals for #eduWeb27, taking place July 20–22, 2027, in Charleston, SC. We're looking for higher education marketing, web, and digital strategy practitioners to share real-world case studies, hard-won lessons, and fresh thinking with their peers. Whether you're proposing a quick lightning talk or a deep-dive master class, this is your chance to help shape the conversation at the leading destination event for the higher ed web and marketing community.
See below for presentation types, honorarium details, and other submission guidelines.
Timeline: October 1 to December 18, 2026
Discount(s): Higher Education presenters and co-presenters will receive complimentary conference registration.
Audience: Please review the following page for the typical breakdown of eduWeb attendees.
Presentation Types: All sessions will be presented in-person and include:
Poster Sessions
15-Minute Lightning Talks
45-Minute Presentations
45-Minute Keynote Presentations
45-Minute Session Labs (Workshops)
45-Minute Fireside Chat
45-Minute Live Build
1.5-Hour Master Class
Session Timing: Please review our previous year’s schedule to understand the approximate timing of each session type.
Audience Size: Typical session attendance is 30-50, varying by room and track.
Session Design Philosophy: Participation-rich rather than lecture-only, with emphasis on:
Applied learning
Peer exchange
Strategic thinking grounded in real constraints
Real case studies (including what didn’t work)
Practical frameworks and decision-making tools
Open to nontraditional formats when they serve learning outcomes
Desired Outcomes: Participants should leave able to:
Apply new ideas immediately in their institutions
Advocate more effectively for strategy
Make more informed decisions about tools, processes, and priorities
Feel energized, validated, and less alone in their work
Known Audience Pain Points:
Limited staff and budgets
Pressure to “do more with less”
Fast-moving technology (especially AI)
Difficulty measuring impact and proving value internally
Depth Expectations:
Intermediate to advanced
Tactical and strategic
Equity and Inclusion
Active effort to include first-time and underrepresented voices.
Review considers the diversity of institution types, roles, geographies, and backgrounds.
Technical Support:
Standard A/V provided
On-site technical staff
Reliable Wi-Fi
Presenters supply their own content and laptop or tablet (to connect via HDMI), along with any special materials.
Honorarium/Payment: No payment or honorarium will be provided for any speakers/presenter(s) except Higher Education keynote speakers, who will receive a $650 honorarium.
Selection Criteria:
Relevance to the audience
Practical value
Clarity of outcomes
Speaker experience and perspective
Program balance and diversity
Program Committee may suggest refinements to titles, abstracts, or formats.
Acceptance: First round of acceptances will be emailed no later than February 15, 2027.
Decision Transparency:
All applicants notified
Limited individual feedback due to volume
Travel: Any expenses related to presenting, including travel, are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). No visa support provided.
Session Recording(s): Official video and audio recording will not be provided.
Session Surveys: All individual session feedback will be shared via the official conference app.
Presentation Material(s): Due one (1) week prior to the event
