[UCR IT Staff] [UC Tech 2026] Call for Proposals: Deadline Extended & Tips for a Strong Submission

[Azra Ayers]

[image: UC Tech 2026 Logo]

*Submit a Proposal by the Extended Deadline: March 30, 11:59 p.m.*

Dear Colleagues,



Good news! The 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference Call for Proposals deadline
has been extended by one week to *Monday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific
Time)*. If you've been considering a submission, this is your sign to turn
the volume up on your ideas. Everyone has a perspective we can learn from,
and we’d love to hear yours.



Visit the Submit a Session Proposal page
<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n2os1k/vs2ej193/fg2dnv> to get started.



*Office Hour Writing Tips*

Thank you to everyone who joined last week’s office hour! It was a
productive discussion among participants, and experienced presenters shared
guidance on writing a proposal that stands out to reviewers and attendees.



Here are some of the main takeaways:

   - *Write for readers at all skill levels* so your topic is clear and
   understandable to anyone.
   - *Create a catchy title* that grabs attention and conveys what your
   session is about.
   - *Focus your abstract on the value to attendees* through how and why
   your session will benefit them.



For the full setlist of writing tips – what you should include or avoid in
your submission – read the conference blog, Call for Proposals Office Hour:
What We Learned About Writing Strong Proposals
<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n2os1k/vs2ej193/v82dnv>.



Write on! 🤘

Stay Metal,


UC Tech 2026

*To the Metal: Reflect. Reforge. Reimagine.*

uctech at ucmerced.edu <Uctech at ucmerced.edu>
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