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Good news! The 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference Call for Proposals deadline has been extended by one week to <strong>Monday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)</strong>. 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. </p>
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Visit the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/n2os1k/vs2ej193/fg2dnv" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">Submit a Session Proposal page</a> to get started. </p>
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<p style="margin:0"><strong>Office Hour Writing Tips</strong> </p>
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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. </p>
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<p style="margin:0">Here are some of the main takeaways: </p>
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<strong>Write for readers at all skill levels</strong> so your topic is clear and understandable to anyone. </li><li><strong>Create a catchy title</strong> that grabs attention and conveys what your session is about. </li><li><strong>Focus your abstract on the value to attendees</strong> through how and why your session will benefit them. </li></ul><p style="margin:0"> </p>
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For the full setlist of writing tips – what you should include or avoid in your submission – read the conference blog, <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/n2os1k/vs2ej193/v82dnv" style="text-decoration:underline;color:#8a3b8f" target="_blank">Call for Proposals Office Hour: What We Learned About Writing Strong Proposals</a>. </p>
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<p style="margin:0">Write on! 🤘</p>
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<p style="margin:0"><em>To the Metal: Reflect. Reforge. Reimagine.</em> </p>
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