2026 OMSCS Conference Call for Proposals

We welcome proposals to present at the 2026 OMSCS Conference from all OMSCS students and alumni! Presentations should focus on topics in CS or on the OMSCS program in general. Presenters are required to register for the conference. While we may accept virtual presentations, priority will be given to those who are able to present in person.

If you would like to submit multiple proposals, please fill out a separate form for each proposal.

Your proposal should not promote a company or product, but should instead focus on your work and/or experience.

Call for Proposals Opens: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Proposals Due: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm AoE (Anywhere on Earth)
Presenters Notified: Friday, November 21, 2025 (tentative)

What Information Do I Need to Submit?

Before beginning the submission process, it may help to gather the following information:

• Your GTID (if you have one)
• Co-presenter's preferred name and email address (if applicable)
• Title of your presentation
• Presentation modality (see below)
• Special equipment you'll need
• Personal accommodations you'll need
• Your proposal (no longer than 250 words; see the modalities below for tips on what to include)

Presentation Modalities

Each proposal should be submitted in one of the following modalities:

Traditional Talk (20 minutes)

Give a talk related to CS or OMSCS. Example topics include:

• Present research you’ve conducted
• Discuss a unique experience you’ve had related to OMSCS and its impact on you
• Share your perspective on an important ethical issue in CS

Questions to consider for Traditional Talk proposals:

1. What is the overall topic of your talk?
2. What main points will your talk cover?
3. What will attendees learn/how will they benefit from this talk?

Poster (exhibit style)

Create a poster to present your research or project during a poster session. This modality allows for attendees to interact with you and chat with you about your work. The poster modality is ideal for works-in-progress, work that is relatively smaller in scope, or work that doesn't quite fit into any of the other modalities.

Questions to consider for Poster proposals:

1. What is the overall topic of your poster?
2. What main points will your poster cover?
3. What will attendees learn/how will they benefit from your poster?

Demonstration (exhibit style)

Demonstrate a project you’ve worked on (preferably in OMSCS, but personal projects are welcome, too). Example projects include:

• Apps or games
• AI agents
• CS learning interventions
• CS 8903 or CS 6669 projects
• OMSCS Project Showcase submissions

Demonstrations will be presented simultaneously in an exhibit-style, with attendees able to walk around to see each demonstration.

Questions to consider for Demonstration proposals:

1. What will you demonstrate (app, game, etc.)?
2. How will you structure your demonstration? Will it be interactive?
3. What will attendees learn/how will they benefit from this demonstration?

Workshop (60 minutes)

Share your expertise with other attendees in an interactive, hands-on format. Example topics include:

• Tools commonly used in OMSCS
• VR toolkits
• Coding libraries
• Best practices for being a successful self-learner
• Job search skills (e.g., résumé writing, interview skills)

Workshops should ideally allow attendees to build or create something during the workshop. Think less "lecture", and more "guiding attendees through an activity".

Questions to consider for Workshop proposals:

1. What topic will the workshop cover?
2. Who is the intended audience?
3. Ideally, how many people would you want to participate in the workshop?
4. Is there anything the workshop attendees need to do to prepare? Do they need to bring anything with them? (Examples: bring your laptop; bring questions you'd like answered; come prepared to share your experiences)
5. What main points will your workshop cover?
6. What will attendees learn/how will they benefit from this workshop?

Panel Discussion (60 minutes)

Propose a panel discussion you would like to see at the conference (and potentially moderate or participate in!). Example topics include:

• Tools commonly used in OMSCS
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in computer science
• Perspectives on ChatGPT's role in education
• Pathways from OMSCS to a PhD

The examples given above are suggestions; feel free to propose presentations on different topics!

Questions to consider for Panel Discussion proposals:

1. What topic will the panel discussion cover?
2. Who is the intended audience?
3. What are the different perspectives you would like represented on the panel?
4. What are some suggested questions for the panelists?
5. What will attendees learn/how will they benefit from this panel discussion?
6. What are your ideas for people who could serve as moderators or panelists (including yourself)?

Note that the OMSCS Conference is non-archival, so you are welcome to present work that has already been, or will eventually be, published.