[OPLINLIST] Call for Proposals Open! Power Up 2026: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff

[UW iSchool CE]

Power Up 2026

A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff


Call for Proposals Open<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/call-for-proposals/>

Deadline to submit: August 10

March 26-27, 2026 | Hybrid Conference

The Power Up planning committee wants your program proposals for Power Up 2026 to be held March 26-27, 2026, in Madison, WI. Topics could include, by are not limited to strategic planning, leadership styles & strategies, advocacy, intellectual freedom, mentorship, staff morale and retention, culturally relevant programing & collection, managing change, program assessment, innovative or experimental programming, and playful & connected learning.

Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals!

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Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A
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Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience
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Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience
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Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation on or about a successful program
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Roundtable discussion: Lead an in-depth full-group discussion on a topic of your choice. No need to prepare a presentation—just shepherd good conversation!

Submit your idea<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/call-for-proposals/> by August 10th, 2025.

Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate.

For full details visit the conference website: go.wisc.edu/882gy2<https://go.wisc.edu/882gy2>

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Questions? Email ce-info at ischool.wisc.edu
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