Shape the Foundation of ICT at the 2026 BICSI Winter Conference
Share your insights and inspire future generations of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry! Taking place 18-22 January 2026 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the 2026 BICSI Winter Conference will support the foundation of all things ICT. As new technologies emerge and others improve, foundational knowledge and skills are critical to individual and organizational success.
The deadline to submit your proposal is 3 September 2025.
Don’t miss your opportunity to delve deeper into the building blocks of our connected world, equipping others with the knowledge they need to succeed in the future!
Why present at the 2026 BICSI Winter Conference?
Presenting at a BICSI conference is an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your professional profile and be a foundational component of education for the future of the ICT industry.
Showcase Your Knowledge
Position yourself as a thought leader in the core principles and infrastructure that powers ICT to an audience of peers and leaders.
Enhance Your Authority
Advance your career and professional standing by demonstrating your leadership and advocacy for the ICT industry.
Drive Industry Innovation
Inspire others with thought-provoking discussions and insights of core ICT components, and challenge innovation and progress within the ICT community.
Expand Your Network
Connect with a diverse group of ICT professionals and leaders, sparking new partnerships and collaborations.
Who Should Submit a Proposal?
Are you an expert in the ICT field with a unique and diverse perspective? Maybe you’re an industry leader or a technological innovator? Work for or run a corporation with compelling case studies? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we strongly encourage you to apply to be a presenter!
Build Your Ideal Proposal
Tailor your content based on the following presentation structures, formats, and topics to best resonate with the audience. Leave an impression that they can carry with them long after the Conference ends.
How Long Do You Want to Teach?
Pre-Conference Masterclasses
Delve deep into a specific topic before the main Conference begins during dedicated half-, full-, or multi-day masterclasses.
Concurrent Sessions
Share your expertise with a broad, global audience during Conference for 20- or 60-minute sessions.
How Do You Want to Teach?
Discover impactful new strategies and techniques in 20-minute curated presentations designed to foster learning and inspire professional development in the ICT industry.
A 60-minute presentation with a maximum of three panelists plus one moderator, where case studies are presented from multiple perspectives.
Come together to solve problems and explore solutions to today's ICT challenges in 60-minute sessions with feedback provided by subject matter experts.
Help deepen the understanding of comprehensive topics in sessions that are 50 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.
Create a dialogue with your peers to exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback in 60-minute sessions.
What Do You Want to Teach?
At the 2026 BICSI Winter Conference, we are presenting the very foundation of the ICT industry, and the following educational tracks are the building blocks on which we can build to help create a brighter future for our interconnected world.
AI Transforming Business
Offer ways that AI can be leveraged to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage, with significant effects in sectors such as health care for predictive diagnostics and manufacturing for process automation.
AV and Security Integration
Instruct how enhancing environments with integrated AV and security solutions benefit spaces through seamless video conferencing and collaboration, as well as public spaces with surveillance and intrusion detection systems.
Intelligent
Infrastructure
Advancements
Showcase cutting-edge solutions, such as smart grid technologies, autonomous transportation systems, and green building designs, for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and livability in urban and campus environments.
Optimizing Data Centers
Provide strategies for maximizing data center efficiency and resilience, addressing challenges such as minimizing downtime, optimizing energy usage, and adapting to increasing data demand.
Professional, Career, and Business Development
Deliver strategies, skills, and resources to support ongoing professional growth and career advancement in the ICT industry. You can provide valuable insights and practical tools to help fellow ICT professionals achieve their goals.
Wireless Innovations
Cover innovations driving wireless connectivity and digital transformation, with applications in industries such as health care, manufacturing, and education to improve efficiency and connectivity.
Key Dates
How to Submit Your Proposal
Review the presentation guidelines here
Prepare your proposal, including a session title, abstract, and learning objectives.
Submit your proposal online through our submission portal.
Ready to Create the Foundations of the Future?