Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference

Call for Breakout Session Proposals

The UGA Institute of Government seeks proposals for the breakout sessions at the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference, to be held March 25- 26, 2026, in Athens GA.  Breakout sessions are a core part of this year’s conference. They offer attendees the opportunity to share knowledge, engage in discussion and explore topics of mutual interest. We invite individuals or organizations to submit proposals by Oct. 17, 2025.

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Submission Deadline: Oct. 17, 2025 (5:00 pm EST)
Committee Review and Proposal Selection: Oct. 20- Nov. 21, 2025

Breakout Session Ideas
Proposals are encouraged (but not required) to address one or more of the following ideas as they relate to the theme of the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Conference:

1. Data Strategy & Governance

• Data Stewardship in Action
• AI Policy and Practices in Data Analysis
• Initiatives and Best Practices in Data Management

2. Tools & Technologies

• Practical Applications of AI
• GIS for Decision-Making
• The Data Visualization Toolbox
• Data Cleaning Tools and Techniques
• Emerging Technologies and Their Implications
• Use Cases of Data Science to Solve Business Challenges
  

3. Communication & Impact

• • From Data to Insights: Examples of effective data storytelling
  • Analytics and Program Evaluation
  • Dashboards to Improve Performance

Instructions & Guidelines
Please review the following guidelines before submitting your proposal for the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference:

• Proposals are due by 5:00 pm EST on Oct. 17, 2025.

• Please submit proposals via our submission tool here. 

• Limit proposal descriptions to 300 words. 

• We have a limit of two proposals per individual or organization.

• Proposals may not be submitted on behalf of another organization, but collaborative proposals are encouraged.

• While there is no compensation for speaking at the event, complimentary registration will be provided for the confirmed speaker. 

• If you propose a panel session, you will be responsible for: 

o Confirming all panel participants

o Managing the topics and flow of the discussion

o Submitting panelist bios to the Institute of Government prior to the event

• The Institute of Government reserves the right to make edits to proposed session titles, descriptions, modes of presentation, panels, and moderators. Note that proposal ideas that complement each other may be combined into one session. Presentation dry run may be required.

• The number of session slots is limited. The Institute of Government will provide a response to all submitted proposals no later than Nov. 21, 2025.

Submission Questions Preview

1.  Primary session contact information. (name, org, title, email, phone)

2.  Are you proposing an individual presentation or panel?

3.  What is the title of your presentation or panel?

4.  Please provide a description of your proposed presentation or panel. (limit 300 words)

5.  Which session idea(s) does your proposal relate to? (see “Breakout Session Ideas”)

6.  What are the learning objectives for your session? What should participants expect to learn/walk away from your session?

7. Is there any additional information you would like to share about your proposal?