Education Summit 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Education Summit 2024 Call for Participation?
The Education Summit 2024 Call for Participation (also called the CFP) 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 Tuesday, January 30, 2024, and will close on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

When will I be notified of the status of my submission?
Session proposal(s) notifications will be delivered in late March 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 good 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.

 

This year's sessions will align with the following themes:

  • Institution Innovation
    • Effective strategies to find and engage best-fit students, streamline your application process, and ensure better enrollment outcomes using data and AI.
  • Recruitment, Admissions & Enrollment
    • Streamline student services, foster holistic student wellbeing, maximize student engagement, deliver proactive advising, and accelerate career access with digital transformation.
  • Communications & Engagement
    • Showcase increased efficiency with CRM, student information systems (SIS), integration, automation, real-time data, and AI to deliver innovation and operational excellence at your institution.
  • Advancement & Alumni Relations
    • Stories using data, AI, and CRM to steward longtime supporters, streamline fundraising, and increase donations across channels.
  • Learner Experience & Success
    • Teams using data, AI, and the Salesforce platform in new ways to unify their operations and optimize marketing spend while developing personalized marketing journeys.

 

Can I submit more than 1 session?
Yes! Feel free to submit up to 5 session proposals. It is possible one or more of your session proposals may be accepted. Speakers might 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/speak at Education Summit 2024, confirmed speakers will receive a complimentary pass to Education Summit 2024.

Can I edit my submission?
Yes! You can go back to the CFP link and edit your submission(s) until the close date of Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:59 pm 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/time length?
We ask that you please provide us with your preferred session length (20 or 40 minutes). Please note, that this length is not guaranteed upon submission.

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 2024 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/requirements I need to accept in order to speak at Education Summit 2024?
There will be required speaker tasks to submit in order to speak at Education Summit 2024 this year. This includes confirming your participation, a speaker release form, confirming session schedules, etc.

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 2024 and you will be informed if your content is selected for recording.

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 for all confirmed speakers for Education Summit 2024.

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 request a Pre-Certification letter that will allow for a complimentary speaker pass if approved. 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, etc.) during the speaker registration process while 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 2024?
Yes. If you decide to share the presentation, attendees will have the option to view 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-eds24-cfp. If you are a customer or partner, please email us at EducationSummitSpeakers@salesforce.com. Thank you and we wish you all the best of luck in your submissions!