Call for Sessions Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Call for Sessions Frequently Asked Questions page. This section is designed to provide quick answers to common questions and helpful information. We encourage you to review the FAQs below and contact us if you need additional assistance.

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Where can I submit a session? Please visit our call for sessions page here. Sessions are due by Wednesday, March 25 at 11:59pm.
Where and when will the conference take place? The 2026 CITE Conference will take place in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on November 17-19, 2026. Pre-conference activities begin on November 16.
What are the session dates and times? Sessions will be held: Tuesday, November 17 (8:00 am-4:45 pm) Thursday, November 19 (8:00 am-4:45 pm) NOTE: There will be a small number of sessions on Wednesday, November 18
Do you have session formats and details? Sessions are 45 minutes long or 105 minutes for double sessions. You may request a double session but we do not guarantee it will be scheduled. See below for a list of session formats: Technical Session Hands-on session or lab that teaches participants how to get the most from a particular tool, software, or piece of equipment. Participants are expected to use their own device. Ask Me Anything Small group discussion where participants can ask the speaker questions on a specific topic. Note: Attendance will be capped at 10 participants. Information Session A presentation given by one or more presenters in which information is primarily delivered to the audience in lecture format. Interactive Session A presentation given by one or more presenters where audience members will engage with the speaker or with each other through facilitated discussion or activity. Panel A traditional panel presentation with a moderator and table with panel mics. Workshop Sessions which provide attendees the ability to actively practice skills through simulation, scenario-based learning, or group brainstorm. Participants are expected to use their own device. Sessions are accepted and scheduled based on a variety of parameters. "Sales" type presentations will not be accepted. Session topics must be relevant to the IT Professionals working in schools and to those using and supporting the technology used in schools.
How will the meeting rooms be set? Session rooms will be equipped with a screen, projector, microphone(s), and power. Basic connection cables (HDMI) will be provided but please bring your own cables for Apple devices.
The system cannot find my name. What does this mean? The system is integrated with our association management system. Only current and inheriting CITE members will be found. Do not worry – anyone is able to submit a session! Please press the “Go Back” button to start a new registration account. For more questions, email speakers@cite.org
Where can I find my session submission receipt and confirmation email? You will receive an email confirmation in the inbox for the email you used to register. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please be sure to check your junk and spam folders. Please reach out to speakers@cite.org for more information.
How do I add an additional speaker? Please click “Add Additional Speaker” on the Review page of your session submission or in the Abstract Service Center if you've already submitted. This will route you back to the main search page. Please enter the (co-) speaker's email address and press Search. If they are not found in the system, press Go Back and enter their email address on the right side of the page under “Non-CITE members, please enter your email and click New Registration to create an account.” If they are found in the system, press Start. Please make sure you and your co-speakers can receive e-mails from speakers@cite.org, as all submission e-mails will be sent from that e-mail address.
Am I able to withdraw or edit my session? To make edits to your submission or track the status of your submission, please visit the Abstract Service Center. Please reference your confirmation email for your Abstract Service Center account login information. Log into the Abstract Service Center and click “Abstract edit” This will take you to the list of sessions you submitted. Please use the “X” withdrawal button to withdraw your submission. Click on the paper and pen icon to make edits to your session submission.
Can I submit multiple sessions? Yes, we accept up to 10 sessions by one submitter. Submitting a session here does not guarantee it will be scheduled into the conference agenda. All session submissions will be listed in your Abstract Service Center. Please use the confirmation email for your Abstract Service Center account login information.
When will I be notified if my submission was accepted? We will notify you of our decision by Thursday, April 30, 2026.
What if I want to save and edit later? Please click the “save and edit” button at the bottom of abstract submission process. You will receive an email that your “in process” session is in your Abstract Service Center with login information. Log into the Abstract Service Center to make edits to your submission or track the status of your submission.
What if I am a Corporate Affiliate Sponsors (CAP) sponsor? If you are a year-round CAP sponsor, please submit your session using the Call for Sessions form. This will ensure you receive an ideal time slot. If you do not submit a session during the Call for Sessions window, we cannot guarantee a desirable time or room for you. If you do not yet know the details of your session, please submit at minimum a title, description, and at least one presenter.
Are Conference discounts available? Speakers receive complimentary access to the conference for their session slot only. A discount code is available for up to 2 speakers per session to attend the full conference at a reduced rate.
Do you provide any accessibility accommodations? Yes, we offer a wide range of accessibility accommodations. Accommodations will be made available to our deaf and hard of hearing participants if requested. If you would like to request accommodations, please indicate this during the registration process, or send an email directly to conference@cite.org before October 1, 2026. Those requesting accommodations must provide their anticipated schedule when submitting their request. Nursing mother’s rooms will be available onsite. They are located on the first floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. Emergency medical services will be available during event hours on Level 1. Once your session is accepted, please identify any accessibility needs in the registration so we may do our best to accommodate.

Where can I submit a session?

Please visit our call for sessions page here. Sessions are due by Wednesday, March 25 at 11:59pm.

Where and when will the conference take place?

The 2026 CITE Conference will take place in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on November 17-19, 2026. Pre-conference activities begin on November 16.

What are the session dates and times?

Sessions will be held:

Tuesday, November 17 (8:00 am-4:45 pm)
Thursday, November 19 (8:00 am-4:45 pm)
NOTE: There will be a small number of sessions on Wednesday, November 18

Do you have session formats and details?

Sessions are 45 minutes long or 105 minutes for double sessions. You may request a double session but we do not guarantee it will be scheduled. See below for a list of session formats:

Technical Session
- Hands-on session or lab that teaches participants how to get the most from a particular tool, software, or piece of equipment. Participants are expected to use their own device.
Ask Me Anything
- Small group discussion where participants can ask the speaker questions on a specific topic. Note: Attendance will be capped at 10 participants.
Information Session
- A presentation given by one or more presenters in which information is primarily delivered to the audience in lecture format.
Interactive Session
- A presentation given by one or more presenters where audience members will engage with the speaker or with each other through facilitated discussion or activity.
Panel
- A traditional panel presentation with a moderator and table with panel mics.
Workshop
- Sessions which provide attendees the ability to actively practice skills through simulation, scenario-based learning, or group brainstorm. Participants are expected to use their own device.

Sessions are accepted and scheduled based on a variety of parameters. "Sales" type presentations will not be accepted. Session topics must be relevant to the IT Professionals working in schools and to those using and supporting the technology used in schools.

How will the meeting rooms be set?

Session rooms will be equipped with a screen, projector, microphone(s), and power. Basic connection cables (HDMI) will be provided but please bring your own cables for Apple devices.

The system cannot find my name. What does this mean?

The system is integrated with our association management system. Only current and inheriting CITE members will be found. Do not worry – anyone is able to submit a session!

Please press the “Go Back” button to start a new registration account. For more questions, email speakers@cite.org

Where can I find my session submission receipt and confirmation email?

You will receive an email confirmation in the inbox for the email you used to register. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please be sure to check your junk and spam folders. Please reach out to speakers@cite.org for more information.

How do I add an additional speaker?

Please click “Add Additional Speaker” on the Review page of your session submission or in the Abstract Service Center if you've already submitted. This will route you back to the main search page. Please enter the (co-) speaker's email address and press Search.

If they are not found in the system, press Go Back and enter their email address on the right side of the page under “Non-CITE members, please enter your email and click New Registration to create an account.”
If they are found in the system, press Start.

Please make sure you and your co-speakers can receive e-mails from speakers@cite.org, as all submission e-mails will be sent from that e-mail address.

Am I able to withdraw or edit my session?

To make edits to your submission or track the status of your submission, please visit the Abstract Service Center. Please reference your confirmation email for your Abstract Service Center account login information. Log into the Abstract Service Center and click “Abstract edit” This will take you to the list of sessions you submitted. Please use the “X” withdrawal button to withdraw your submission. Click on the paper and pen icon to make edits to your session submission.

Can I submit multiple sessions?

Yes, we accept up to 10 sessions by one submitter. Submitting a session here does not guarantee it will be scheduled into the conference agenda.

All session submissions will be listed in your Abstract Service Center. Please use the confirmation email for your Abstract Service Center account login information.

When will I be notified if my submission was accepted?

We will notify you of our decision by Thursday, April 30, 2026.

What if I want to save and edit later?

Please click the “save and edit” button at the bottom of abstract submission process. You will receive an email that your “in process” session is in your Abstract Service Center with login information. Log into the Abstract Service Center to make edits to your submission or track the status of your submission.

What if I am a Corporate Affiliate Sponsors (CAP) sponsor?

If you are a year-round CAP sponsor, please submit your session using the Call for Sessions form. This will ensure you receive an ideal time slot. If you do not submit a session during the Call for Sessions window, we cannot guarantee a desirable time or room for you. If you do not yet know the details of your session, please submit at minimum a title, description, and at least one presenter.

Are Conference discounts available?

Speakers receive complimentary access to the conference for their session slot only. A discount code is available for up to 2 speakers per session to attend the full conference at a reduced rate.

Do you provide any accessibility accommodations?

Yes, we offer a wide range of accessibility accommodations.

Accommodations will be made available to our deaf and hard of hearing participants if requested. If you would like to request accommodations, please indicate this during the registration process, or send an email directly to conference@cite.org before October 1, 2026. Those requesting accommodations must provide their anticipated schedule when submitting their request.

Nursing mother’s rooms will be available onsite. They are located on the first floor of the Anaheim Convention Center.

Emergency medical services will be available during event hours on Level 1.

Once your session is accepted, please identify any accessibility needs in the registration so we may do our best to accommodate.