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.
This is an opportunity to step up to the mic and let your ideas shape the conversations that make a positive impact at UC. Visit the Submit a Proposal page to:
- Identify a program track.
- Choose a session format.
- Review the selection process.
- Submit a proposal through the online proposal submission form.
What is UC Tech?
The UC Tech Annual Conference, or simply UC Tech, is a three-day technology conference hosted annually by a different UC campus and features a wide range of interactive sessions and networking opportunities. The conference fosters an inclusive and collaborative community of professionals that continually improves services that place the UC system at the forefront of education, research, and patient care.
Who is the Expected Audience?
Attendees will be mainly UC staff and faculty who are interested in or associated with technology. They come from many different backgrounds, including technical support staff, system administrators, unit directors and managers, librarians, information security experts, service managers, and more.
Program Tracks
There are seven areas of focus for this year's sessions:
- Enabling Learning and Discovery
- Forging Intelligent Infrastructure
- Leading Through Change
- Running the System
- Secure by Design
- Systems of Care
- The Human Interface
Read the full program track descriptions.
Session Formats
There are four ways to present:
- Birds of a Feather
- Panel
- Poster
- Presentation
Read the full session format descriptions.
2026 Key Dates
- March 2: Call for Proposals Open
- March 23: Call for Proposals Close
- Mid-April: Submitters Get Proposal Results
- July 8-10: Accepted Speakers Present at UC Tech 2026 in Merced
Contact Information and Stay Connected
For questions about UC Tech 2026 and the Call for Proposals, please contact the Planning Committee at uctech@ucmerced.edu.
Get updates about this year's conference:
- Sign up for the UC Tech 2026 mailing list to get important conference news straight to your email inbox. Please share the link with your colleagues.
- Chat with peers who are interested in attending the conference by joining the #uctech-conference channel on Slack.