2026 IAACE Conference Presenter Toolkit

Welcome, Presenters!

Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping make the IAACE 2026 Conference magical. This page is your one-stop location for deadlines, resources, schedules, presentation tips, social media graphics, and everything you need before arriving at Belterra.

Presentation Type

Sessions: Offered Wednesday (75 minutes), &  Thursday & Friday (60 minutes).

Before the Conference

  • Registration
  • Hotel
  • Presenter Webinar
  • Schedule
  • Handouts

During the Conference

  • Room setup
  • AV
  • Time expectations
  • Session facilitator
  • Evaluations

After the Conference

  • Share resources
  • Complete evaluation
  • Apply to present again

✨ Your Presentation Magical

  • Tell stories.
  • Include interaction every 10–15 minutes.
  • Share practical takeaways.
  • Leave attendees with one action they can use tomorrow.
  • Make time for questions.
  • Smile and have fun!

IAACE Provides

✔ Screen

✔ Projector

✔ HDMI connection

✔ Power

✔ Tables

✔ AV cart

Please Bring

✔ Laptop

✔ Charging cable

✔ HDMI adapter (Mac users)

✔ Clicker

✔ Backup copy on flash drive

✔ Handouts (if desired)

Where can I get more assistance to be an even better presenter?

IAACE Presenter Playbook-LINK 

COABE Present with Excellence credential-  Click here for the Steps on how to Earn Your Present with Excellence

Do presenters receive free registration?

No. Presenters receive a discount code.

Can I update my presentation?

Yes, contact IAACE by the July 31st date with the acceptance form.

Will Wi-Fi be available?

Yes.

Can I use videos?

Yes, but download them rather than relying on streaming.

Who introduces me?

A session facilitator if you choose or introduce yourself.

Need Help?

Questions about your session?

We’ll be happy to help.

Administrative/Leadership Skills/Program Management – Caroline Foster, Rob Moore

ABE Curriculum – Katie Walton, Sheila Butler.

Corrections/Vocational – Jane Coulter, Mark Fridenmaker

Digital Literacy/Technology –Carol Bible, Sara Gutting

ELL (English Language Learning)/Civics – Leo Patiño, Meredith Boaz

Workforce/WEI/IET – Laura Elsbrock

Personal Development – Nicole KelsoKonnie McCollum

Data Management and Testing Center Administration – Denise Esslinger, Matt Crites

Outreach/Marketing/Social Media – Hannah Price

📧 director@iaace.com

You can right-click on the graphic below and save it to share on social media!

Or click here to edit with your picture in Canva.

Important Dates:

Date                               Item

July 31                           Presenter Acceptance Deadline
August 3                       Presenter Registration Deadline
August   TBD               Presenter Information Session

September 11               Hotel Deadline
September 30, October 1-2  Presentation Days

Presenter Checklist

✅ Register for conference

✅ Reserve hotel room

✅ Review your session information

✅ Bring your laptop

✅ Bring adapters

✅ Upload electronic handouts

✅ Test presentation

✅ Bring clicker

✅ Arrive 15 minutes early to room

✅ Share on social media

Presenter Survival Kit

Laptop
Charger
HDMI adapter
Flash drive backup
Clicker
Water bottle
Business cards
Handouts
Sweater (meeting rooms can be chilly!)
Positive attitude

Evaluation Resources:

Talkadot.com

Google FormsHow to video

Survey Monkey

JotForm

Questions to consider include:

  • How do you think it went?
  • What could you have done differently to make it better?
  • What did you do that you are particularly proud of accomplishing?
  • What did you learn from preparing for and delivering this presentation?
  • What would you change next time?

Resource 6 ways to Evaluate your presentation.