CESBA invites you to share your expertise!
CESBA is excited to announce the Call for Presenters for the CESBA Conference 2025.
Our conference takes place over two days. The first day is “Sector Day”, which is for CESBA members and other stakeholders to focus on the key priorities of their sector. The second day is “Workshop Day”, a day that draws a diverse audience of educators and administrators, adjacent organizations, and anyone with an active interest in adult and continuing education (A&CE). Proposals submitted through the form linked below will be considered for Workshop Day, December 4, 2025.
Submission Guidelines
We are seeking proposals from CESBA members, organizations that work in or support A&CE in Ontario, and thought and practice leaders in A&CE.
This year, we are seeking innovative and engaging workshop proposals that will inspire, educate and empower our attendees. Potential subjects include, but are not limited to, A&CE Fundamentals, Health & Wellness for educators and students, AI and technology, reaching diverse learners, and case studies in promising practices in A&CE. A successful workshop proposal need not come from an “expert”—a passionate professional with an experience or a learning to share is equally welcome.
Workshops should be interactive, informative and relevant to A&CE. We encourage proposals that incorporate many perspectives, hands-on activities and practical takeaways for participants.
Each proposal should include:
- a title (please keep it short and interesting!)
- a concise and accurate description of your workshop that may be used for promotion on the conference website (maximum 75 words)
- a description of the learning objectives, audience, presentation format, any activities planned for the presentation, and other relevant details for the selection committee (maximum 250 words)
- a headshot of the presenter(s) (maximum of 2 presenters)
- a biography of the presenter(s) (maximum 75 words)
- at least 3 learning outcomes for participants in the proposed workshop
- the A&CE sectors/audiences your workshop applies to:
i.e. , Credit, ESL/FSL, Literacy & Basic Skills, International & Indigenous Language Education, Summer School, Employment, Personal Support Worker Training, Principals, Superintendents/Directors, Teachers, Program Leaders, New to A&CE
- Submissions must include acceptance of the conditions (below).
- The deadline for proposal submissions is 11:59 pm on June 1, 2025.
Speaker Terms & Conditions
- CESBA and its members appreciate the contribution that presenters make in sharing their professional knowledge and expertise to strengthen the A&CE sector. To acknowledge these contributions, presenters will be provided with a ticket to attend Workshop Day free of charge. If your submission is accepted, you will be manually registered by CESBA and are not required to self-register for the conference. CESBA does not provide payment for workshop presentations.
- Presentations should not promote specific products or services.
- Session Preparation Call: Successful applicants must make themselves available for a session preparation call to be scheduled in the fall. This call will provide an opportunity to discuss logistics and session format, as well as allow presenters to ask questions.
- Presentation Format: Workshop sessions will be 60 minutes long and should include time for Q&A to engage participants.
- PowerPoint Template: CESBA will provide successful applicants with a PowerPoint (PPT) template for their presentations. Presenters are encouraged to use this template for consistency across sessions.
- Confirmation of Participation: Accepted presenters must confirm their participation in the conference by Friday, September 5, 2025. Failure to confirm participation by the deadline may result in the re-evaluation of your proposal.
- Presentation Submission: Presenters must submit their final presentations to CESBA in advance of the conference. This ensures that presentations are properly formatted and ready for presentation, including the addition of a post-event QR code for the conference survey.
- Travel and Accommodation: Presenters are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. CESBA will not cover travel expenses or provide accommodation for presenters.
- Audiovisual Equipment: CESBA will provide standard audiovisual equipment for presentations, including a laptop pre-loaded with presentations, screen, microphone and AV support staff available. Special AV requests and will be considered, but not guaranteed.
- Copyright and Permissions: Presenters are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for copyrighted materials included in their presentations. By submitting a proposal, you affirm that you have the necessary rights to use all materials included in your presentation.
- Code of Conduct: Presenters are expected to adhere to the CESBA Conference Code of Conduct, which promotes a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants.
What happens after I submit a workshop proposal?
Proposals will be reviewed by the Conference Program Committee for:
- Relevance to professional development needs of the sector and CESBA Members
- Clarity of content and learning objectives
- Diversity of perspectives and presenters
- Practical and relevant examples and how to apply learnings to A&CE settings in Ontario.
CESBA reserves the right to make suggestions to improve proposals, which could include expanding your topic to include other examples, or merging your session with one that is similar. This would be proposed to provide the best overall program for conference attendees. CESBA reserves the right to cancel workshop sessions with low enrollment, prior to the conference, with at least six weeks’ notice.
Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will be notified of acceptance by June 25th, 2025.
Accepted presenters must confirm their participation by September 5, 2025 .
Important Dates
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: June 25, 2025
- Participation Confirmation: September 5, 2025
- Workshop Conference Date: December 4, 2025
- Conference Location: The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
For inquiries or further information, please contact Erinn Graham-Barter at egraham-barter@cesba.com. CESBA is excited to announce the Call for Presenters for the CESBA Conference 2025.