Innovation Summit 2023

Call for Proposals

We invite you to be a part of our GOCSD Innovation Summit. This is a great opportunity to represent your organization at a premiere conference and share your innovative and effective strategies, programs and practices.

Presenters will be notified in April and will receive an exclusive Innovator Bag of Swag at the event.

GOCSD Innovation Summit

Aug 3-4, 2023

Branson Convention Center at 200 Sycamore Street in Branson MO

Submit a Proposal

Submit your Breakout Proposal and/or Roundtable Proposal by March 27, 2023. You are welcome to submit multiple proposals on different hot topics. Tier 1 Sponsors may submit a breakout or round table proposal, when co-presenting with a member district.

Resources

Use our resources to ensure your proposal is approved.

Hot Topics

To be approved, proposals must be based on a topic from this list.

Insider Tips

See these insider tips that will ensure that your proposal stands out.

Scoring Guide

All proposals will be evaluated by our committee using a Scoring Guide.

Breakout Session

These 45 minute sessions are a combination of a lecture, featuring audience participation and interaction with the presenter and/or hands-on activities. They may include up to 2 presenters. 

Roundtable

This is a small group of participants with a facilitator, gathering in an informal setting for an in-depth discussion on a particular topic for 45 minutes. They may include up to 2 facilitators. 

Submit a Proposal

Submit your Breakout Proposal and/or Roundtable Proposal by March 20, 2023. You are welcome to submit multiple proposals on different hot topics. Tier 1 Sponsors may submit a breakout or round table proposal, when co-presenting with a member district.

#GOInnovate23

Watch for updates in GONews, our app, and on this website.

Questions?

Dr. Stephanie Long, Co-Director of Innovation Summit

Dr. Michelle Brenner, Director of Innovation Summit

Janetta Garton, GOCSD Director of Communications and Digital Learning

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