#PSEWeb 2026: Signals to Strategy

At Signal Hill in Newfoundland, the first transatlantic wireless message cut through static and distance to change how the world connects. That moment of clarity—when a signal is finally received—is at the heart of this year’s #PSEWeb theme.

Signals to Strategy is about identifying what truly matters in an increasingly noisy communications landscape and turning insight into intentional action. It’s about spotting emerging signals—data, trends, stories, audience needs—and translating them into strategies that connect, resonate, and drive impact in higher education

Share your bold idea, creative strategy or a story that inspired change. We’re looking for session proposals that explore the full spectrum of communications and marketing, including strategic planning, research and insights, storytelling, content strategy, recruitment, collaboration, advertising, social media, web, video, workflows, and more.

Think beyond the traditional presentation. Case studies, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, or collaborative sessions are all welcome. This is your opportunity to cut through the noise, spark conversation, and help shape what’s next for higher ed communications.

Things To Know

Proposals will be accepted until March 15, 2026.

• Presentations are usually 40 minutes long, with questions at the end.
• Speakers are required to present in person.
• Anyone who submits a presentation proposal will receive a $50 discount on any attendee ticket type!
• The #PSEWeb community votes for their favourite proposals, with the voting results used to help determine the schedule for the conference.
• Speakers invited to present at #PSEWeb will get:
  • FREE conference registration
  • An exclusive gift
  • Bragging rights
• If your proposal is selected, we may ask you to record a short video to promote your session.

A few pointers for your proposal

• From content creation to team leading, #PSEWeb attendees are interested in it all! Show them how you repurpose a long-form video or how your teams planning documents save you time and misunderstandings.
• Be specific. Sessions about particular strategies, how-tos, projects, or technologies are usually more popular than general presentations.
• Be clear and concise. Voters will have a lot of proposals to read through. Tell them what they’ll get out of your presentation quickly and easily. A bulleted list of learning outcomes for the session is always appreciated.
• Be prepared for voters to read what you submit. The conference team will only lightly proofread your proposal, so it’s best written in a way that addresses voters and conference-goers alike.
• If it helps you to brainstorm, here’s a full list of the past sessions.