Would you like to present at UKCISA Annual Conference 2026? Our call for proposals is now open!
UKCISA Annual Conference brings together UKCISA members, #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors, practitioners and experts working in international education. Presenting at our Conference is an excellent opportunity to share best practice and discuss ideas with colleagues in a lively forum.
The Conference will take place on 23-25 June 2025 at the University of Strathclyde. Session proposals should be submitted by Monday 2 February 2026.
We are looking for proposals on the following topics:
- immigration compliance
- student advice
- international student employability
- international student experience
- staff development
- staff wellbeing
- admissions/enrolment
Sessions will be in the following format:
- Interactive workshops (1 hour 15 mins) - Longer, interactive sessions where members can present a project they have been working on or a skill they'd like to share. It might involve a presentation as well as group or pair work with activities to help delegates understand the topic better. Maximum two presenters.
- Presentations (45 mins) - Shorter, lecture-style sessions but can still involve delegate participation. Maximum two presenters.
- Quick-fire presentations (10 mins) - Quick-fire presentations are perfect to share an idea, case study or a piece of research with delegates and we recommend this for individual presenters.
- Roundtable discussions (1 hour 15 mins) - This is an opportunity for you to bring up to 20 colleagues together to discuss a key topic in international education. Maximum two facilitators.
How to submit a proposal
The deadline to submit proposals is Monday 2 February 2026. To submit your proposal, please share the:
- Title of your session
- Details of your session (1,000 characters)
- Learning outcomes (300 characters)
You will also be asked some practical questions about presenting at the conference.
If you have any questions about presenting, please get in touch with us at conference@ukcisa.org.uk
If you’re interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference please contact partnerships@ukcisa.org.uk
