LitCon ’26 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, 2025 | Call for Proposals portal open for submission |
| November 18, 2025 | Presenter Agreements due |
| December 15, 2025 | Presenter Registration Deadline |
| January 9, 2026 | Video Sessions and Handouts due |
| February 1 – 28, 2026 | LitCon ’26 |
Session Types
| Concurrent Sessions | Featured and Keynote Sessions | Preconference Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| These 60-minute On-Demand video 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. On-Demand sessions are available to view February 1 -28. 2026. | Featured and keynote sessions take place LIVE on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. These informative, solution-driven sessions will feature thought leaders and education experts to transform teaching and student outcomes. Featured and Keynote sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand for the remainder of the conference. | Preconference Workshops and the Leadership Institute are held LIVE only on Saturday January 31, and offer a deep dive into special topics. Attendees must purchase a separate ticket to attend. |
Important Details
Invited presenters are required to register for LitCon by December 15, 2026, 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.
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 2026 mobile app will be launched in Fall 2025. 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. To chat with attendees, click on your session, scroll down to the Timeline, add a new post, and reply to other posts.
All session videos are due no later than January 9, 2026. Click here for detailed instructions on how to create and upload your video session.
If you have handouts to share with your attendees, you may upload them using the same method. Attendees will have access to these handouts before, during, and after the event.
Pro Tip: PDF format is preferable, but you can also upload Word, PowerPoint, JPG, etc.. Handouts must be downloaded to an attendee’s device before opening.
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 or create your own 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, 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 February 1- 28, 2026! 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 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! 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
