Education Summit 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Education Summit 2025 Call for Participation?
The Education Summit 2025 Call for Participation offers a place to submit session proposals. Session proposals are submissions to present full sessions at Education Summit.  The submitter would be responsible for helping develop the final title, abstract, and presentation deck. Proposed speakers can be added to session proposals but are not guaranteed to be a part of the presentation.

When does the Call for Participation (CFP) open and close?
The CFP opens on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and will close on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

When will I be notified of the status of my submission?
Session proposal(s) notifications will be delivered in mid-December 2024. Please note that we are not able to advise on the likelihood of session submission selection.

What tips would you recommend for writing a great submission?

  • Proposed Title Tips: Start with a verb and make it actionable and interesting for the attendee. Use title case and pay attention to the 60-character count.
  • Proposed Abstract Tips: Be specific and mention the product, audience, or industry. Use sentence case and pay attention to the 200-character count.
  • Proposed 3 Objectives Tips: Be clear and concise; ensure attendees understand the value of your session and what they will gain by attending. Use sentence case and pay attention to the 125-character count per objective.
  • Resources to help enhance your writing:


What are this year’s session topics?

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agentforce
  • Analytics
  • Advancement and Alumni Engagement
    • Includes fundraising, donor management, alumni engagement, mentoring, and corporate and employer relations
  • Data Strategy and Integrations
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Faculty and Staff Experience
  • Future of Work and Workforce Development
  • HR and Finance
  • Institutional Research
  • Learner Experience and Success
    • Including advising, student service and support, student retention, student satisfaction, student mental health and wellbeing, onboarding, college and career support, and strategy 
  • Marketing, Communications, and Engagement 
  • Migration Strategies 
    • Includes migrating to Salesforce and within Salesforce
  • Recruitment, Admissions, and Enrollment 
  • Student Information Management and Systems
  • Staff Collaboration, Productivity, and Efficiency
  • Sustainability


Can I submit more than one session?
Yes! Feel free to submit up to five session proposals. One or more of your session proposals may be accepted. Speakers may also be asked to speak in more than one session, if selected.

Can I submit a presentation on behalf of someone else?
Yes! Session proposals can be submitted on behalf of someone else. Please note that as the submitter, you will still receive all correspondence regarding the status of submissions.

What happens once I submit?
Once you submit to the CFP, you will receive a notification email confirming your submission was completed. Our review process will begin once the CFP closes and we will be working diligently to send out notification emails by our deadlines. If your session is chosen and all parties accept to present or speak at Education Summit 2025, confirmed speakers will receive a complimentary pass to Education Summit 2025.

Can I edit my submission?
Yes! You can go back to the CFP link and edit your submission(s) until the close date of Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After the close date, submissions will be locked. Pro tip: Check out your CFP confirmation email for editing reminders.

Can I request a certain session format or time length?
We ask that you please provide us with your preferred session length (20 or 40 minutes). Please note, this length is not guaranteed upon submission.

  • Theater (20 minutes): Experience a concise and informative 20-minute session introducing a specific topic. Whether it's tips and tricks or a how-to presentation, you'll get the essentials in a quick, and engaging manner. 
  • Breakout (40 minutes): Attend our dynamic 45 minute presentation focusing on a specific product or solution, followed by a Q&A session. For a more through exploration of technical aspects, join our 75-minute Deep Dive breakout sessions.
  • Workshop (60 minutes): Participate in an expert-led 60-minute interactive sessions to learn a product or skill. Computers will not be provided please bring your own device.


What is the process after I get notified of the status of my submission?
If your session proposal is accepted, you will become a content owner for your session. You will have tasks to complete leading up to Education Summit 2025 and will receive more information in your notification email. A session owner will also be assigned to you as your main point of contact.

Why might my submission not get selected?
We receive many submissions each year, and unfortunately, we are able to select only a limited number of submissions.

Are there speaker guidelines or requirements I need to accept to speak at Education Summit 2025?
There will be required speaker tasks to submit to speak at Education Summit 2025 this year. This includes confirming your participation; signing a speaker release form; confirming session schedules; and, if you are a government or public sector employee who would like complimentary registration, signing a precertification letter.

If accepted, will I be delivering my presentation in person or virtually?
Content will be delivered in person this year. Some content may be recorded for Salesforce+ while at Education Summit 2025, and you will be informed if your content is selected for recording. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any remote presenters at this time.

Will I be reimbursed for travel? Are travel costs covered?
Unfortunately, travel costs will not be covered. However, a complimentary speaker pass will be provided to confirmed speakers at Education Summit 2025.

I am a government employee and cannot accept gifts, what does this process look like for me?
Government and public sector speakers will have the opportunity to complete a precertification letter that will allow for a complimentary speaker pass if approved. If you would prefer not to accept any gifts, you can decline your complimentary pass. More information will be shared on this once a speaker is accepted.


Can you tell me about the accessibility for speakers with disabilities?
We will collect accessibility accommodations (including wheelchair ramps, stools/chairs, hands-free microphones) during the speaker registration process so we can support you onsite.


Is it possible to present in another language (other than English)?
While CFP submissions in another language may be considered, speakers should expect to deliver their session(s) in English at the conference.


If I am selected, is there an opportunity to rehearse ahead of time?
Yes! We will have a dedicated Speaker Work Room onsite where speakers can come and complete tech checks for their sessions. No rehearsals will take place in actual rooms unless they are in a keynote session.

Will my presentation deck be available for attendees to view after Education Summit 2025?
Yes! If you decide to share the presentation, attendees will have the option to download a PDF version of your presentation from the Education Summit sessions page.

I have another question that wasn't addressed here. How do I get in touch with your team?
If you are a Salesforce employee, please Slack us at #help-eds25-cfp. If you are a customer or partner, please email us at EducationSummitSpeakers@salesforce.com. Thank you! We wish you all the best of luck in your submissions.