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Call for Proposals Office Hour: What We Learned About Writing Strong Proposals

The Planning Committee recently hosted an insightful Call for Proposals office hour for the 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference, where participants could drop in, share concerns about their writing, and get feedback from experienced speakers on how to fine-tune their proposal to stand out to reviewers and attendees.

The office hour was facilitated by two colleagues who have attended and spoken at multiple UC Tech Conferences:

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UC Tech Awards: Info Session, Writing Tips, and Q&A on March 12, 2-3 p.m.

Applications and nominations for the 2026 UC Tech Awards Program are now open! Join the award committee’s info session on Thursday, March 12th from 2-3 p.m. to learn about this year’s program and application process.

Attend the Upcoming UC Tech Awards Info Session

This session will provide an overview of the program, highlight the 2026 award categories, walk through the selection criteria, and conclude with time for Q&A.

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2026 UC Tech Conference: Call for Proposals Open March 2-23

Submissions for the 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference Call for Proposals are open Monday, March 2nd until Monday, March 23rd at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

The conference accepts proposal submissions from UC staff and faculty, first-time and seasoned speakers alike. There are seven areas of focus, known as program tracks, that will shape this year’s conference agenda. Submitters whose proposals are accepted will be invited to speak at the 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference, which will be held from July 8-10 at UC Merced.