Beyond the Buzzwords: Creating Conference Proposals that Get a "Yes" (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Even an excellent session idea can be overlooked if the proposal does not clearly communicate its value. Experienced proposal reviewers and national conference presenters Joel Miller and Chris Cannon will lead this workshop and explore what makes conference proposals compelling, including addressing specific reviewer requests, highlighting what is unique about your work, avoiding vague or clichéd language, and making the benefits for attendees unmistakable. Participants will also gain practical strategies to strengthen future proposals, increase the likelihood of having their sessions accepted, and expand their opportunities to be recognized as presenters at state and national conferences.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Chris Cannon

Chris Cannon has been in and around public education since 2002, teaching economics at Morrow High School in Clayton County, Sandy Creek High School, and McIntosh High Schools in Fayette County. Chris served as the Social Studies Program Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education from 2006-2008, delivering programming and working on statewide assessments. He was the Teacher in Residence at GCEE in 2015 before coming on as Program Manager and now Associate Director of GCEE.

Joel Miller

Joel Miller is the Interim Director of Education at Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), where he develops curricula and manages national partnerships. A former Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year and recipient of the John Morton Excellence in Teaching of Economics Award, he has 14 years of classroom experience. Joel is the creator of the Financial Intelligence Teacher (FIT) Certification and currently serves as co-chair of the National Association of Economic Educators’ Professional Development Committee.

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Creating Conference Proposals that Get a "Yes" (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)