Proposal Submission FAQs

Why accept proposals?
To ensure every member and prospective member has the opportunity to weigh in on content and expose new or undiscovered trends, we seek to expand our content pool and involve you.

How do I submit a proposal?
Submit your proposal via this form. You can visit the 2025 CSE Annual Meeting page for more information about the meeting. The page will be updated regularly as more information becomes available.

Do I need to have a fully fleshed out session to submit a proposal?
No, you do not need to have a fleshed out session to submit. All that’s required is a working title, a general description, and ideas on who you’d like to have speak in the session. However, we recommend that your session description be as detailed as possible.

If I submit a proposal, do I need to speak or present?
Although most accepted submitters become moderators, you are not required to speak or moderate if your proposal is accepted. As the proposal submitter, you become the Session Sponsor. This means that, if accepted, you will be connected with a CSE Program Committee member to help you develop the session, find speakers and a session moderator (if not you), and work to finalize the session details.

Once I submit my proposal, what happens next?
If you submit your proposal by the September 30 deadline, your idea will then be reviewed by the CSE Program Committee. Proposals will be judged on their applicability to a broad audience and diversity in topic and speaker. If your idea meets the criteria and is accepted for the Annual Meeting, you will be notified via email.

When will I hear back from CSE on my proposal’s acceptance?
Please expect to hear back on a decision for your proposal by December. If the Program Committee is still reviewing and deciding, you will be alerted and given an update on when to expect a decision.