LitCon ’25 Speaker Resources
Welcome to the presenter resource page, your one-stop shop to find all essential details specifically for LitCon presenters. Please review the details below, and if you have any questions, contact Team LitCon.
Important Dates to Remember
| April 11 – June 27, 2024 | Call for Proposals portal open for submission |
| Early August, 2024 | Presenter Agreements released via email |
| August 21, 2024 | Presenter Agreement deadline |
| August 21, 2024 | Co-Presenter Agreement deadline |
| August 30, 2024 | Session schedule released to presenters |
| September 5, 2024 | LitCon ’24 Sessions announced |
| November 14, 2024 | Presenter Registration Deadline |
| January 11, 2025 | Session Handout deadline |
| February 1 – 4, 2025 | LitCon ’25 |
Session Types
| Concurrent Sessions | Featured Sessions | Preconference Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| These 75-minute sessions invite speakers of all types to share their expertise on a wide range of literacy topics across five strands: Classroom Literacy, Children’s Literature, Leadership in Literacy, Literacy Coaching, and Reading Recovery. | These 90-minute, informative, solution-driven sessions will feature thought leaders and education experts. Selected to ensure the best in professional learning, the LitCon Featured Sessions are designed to transform how you teach. | The Preconference Workshops and the Leadership Institute are held on Saturday only and offer a deep dive into special topics. Attendees must purchase a separate ticket to attend. |
Session Rooms
Session rooms are set in theatre-style rows of chairs. Due to space constraints, there will not be tables in the rooms. Please note that we are not able to reset or rearrange rooms between sessions.
Each session room includes the following:
- LCD Projector — Screen and a projector with HDMI (High Definition) port and HDMI cable connector. *Please bring your own HDMI adapter if your device does not have an HDMI port.
- Projector Remote — Be mobile and control your PowerPoint from anywhere in the room.
- Podium and Microphone — A wired microphone will be at each podium.
- Audio Sound Patch — Have music or videos in your presentation? Connect your computer to the house sound.
- Wireless Internet Access — You are using the same Wi-Fi as the attendees. It could be slow and unpredictable.
- Head Presenter Table near the front of the room with chairs.
Speaker Ready Room:
If interested, stop by the Speaker Ready Room in Clark (2nd Floor of the Hyatt) to test your equipment before your session and get assistance from our AV Team if necessary. This room will be open during conference hours. It’s also a great place to meet other presenters and relax in between presentations.
Important Details
Do you have packages to ship for your session? Plan accordingly. All guest and event packages shipped to the hotel must follow the address label standards listed below to prevent routing delays. Please schedule your shipment to arrive no sooner than 3 days before the event start date. Use the recipient’s name who will be on-site to receive and sign for the package. All packages stored at the hotel over 7 days will be charged a daily rate per day and the regular receiving fee.
Shipping Address: (Guest Name) | Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215
The Hyatt’s 24 hour business center is conveniently located in the hotel lobby next to the front desk, providing computer and printing services.
We will be collecting evaluations for your session. Please remind your attendees during your session to complete the evaluation located in the LitCon app. You will receive your evaluations via email a few weeks after the event.
The LitCon 2025 mobile app will be launched in Fall 2024. Be sure to visit the app to see when and where you are scheduled to present. Once you have registered for LitCon, log in to add your session to your schedule, start conversations with attendees before, during, and after your session to build up some interest and continue conversations, view the venue map to see where your session room is, and explore what is going on in Columbus. To chat with attendees, click on your session, scroll down to the Timeline, add a new post, and reply to other posts.
If you have handouts to share with your attendees, please upload them here. Attendees will have access to these handouts before, during, and after the event.
Pro Tip: PDF format is preferable as it will open directly from your session on the website. You can also upload Word, PowerPoint, JPG, etc., but it will need to be downloaded to their device before opening.
Invited presenters are required to register for LitCon by November 14, 2024, to guarantee your spot in the program. Watch for registration instructions via email. The registration fee for the full conference is complimentary for concurrent session lead presenters only. *Co-Presenters do not receive complimentary registration and may register as a conference attendee.
Promote Your Session at LitCon
We’re proud of this event and hope you are too! Celebrate your accomplishment and promote LitCon by spreading the word to educators in your circle.
Ideas to promote your sessions at LitCon
- Download the provided LitCon graphics to cross-promote across your communication channels, social media, and add to your email signature.
- To download, right click on the image and save it to your device.
- Submit a short blog post online about your upcoming LitCon session. Contact Meghan Farynowski with any questions.
- Submit a short, 30-second video to KT Hughes promoting your session and inviting attendees to the LitCon experience.
- Include literacyconference.org in your social media posts and consider adding it to your social media profile pages in the “about” or “bio” sections.
- When you create a LitCon social media post, ask your staff, ambassadors, and stakeholders to share that post on their social media platforms. Likes and shares on one post will create traction, and the platform will show the post to more individuals.
A successful social media post will contain these elements:
- Visually appealing photo, graphic, or video
- Brief message (the shorter the better)
- The LitCon hashtag, #k8litcon
- Call to action to visit www.literacyconference.org to learn more and register.
Ask your supporters to share/retweet your posts with their followers and friends.
Tag or mention your supporters and partner organizations if referenced in the post.
- Type your post.
- When you’re ready to mention your partners, type “@” and begin typing their name.
- Select them from the list that appears. Their name will appear blue, indicating a correct tag. Example: @literacyconference on Facebook,
@k8litcon on Instagram and Twitter
Post frequently on your platforms leading up to LitCon to help create excitement for attendees.
- Dedicate weekly posts to your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels.
- Make sure to switch it up with different photos, graphics, messages, and videos.
- Include the LitCon hashtag #K8LitCon in all posts.
Twitter
I’m presenting at @k8litcon in Columbus! Join thousands of educators at the homecoming of literacy leaders for expert instruction, reflection, and connection with your professional learning community. Learn more at literacyconference.org. #K8LitCon
Facebook
I’m presenting to the literacy community in Columbus at LitCon: National K-8 Literacy Conference! I’m looking forward to sharing my session, “INSERT SESSION TITLE OR DESCRIPTION,” with thousands of educators at the homecoming of literacy leaders. You’ll leave inspired and ready to return to your classroom with ideas, theories, and a renewed passion for making an impact. Learn more at literacyconference.org. #K8LitCon
Instagram
I’m presenting at @k8litcon in Columbus! Join thousands of educators at the homecoming of literacy leaders for expert instruction, reflection, and connection with your professional learning community. You’ll leave inspired and ready to return to your classroom with ideas, theories, and a renewed passion for making an impact. Visit @k8litcon and click the LINK IN THE BIO! #K8LitCon
