The Transportation Tech & STEM Education Summit 2026 invites K–12 educators, school leaders, industry experts, researchers, and community partners to submit presentation proposals for this year’s event. Guided by the theme Driving the Future of Learning with AI and Automation, the summit highlights the powerful intersection of emerging transportation technologies and innovative STEM instruction. Through this focus, the summit explores how tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Vehicle‑to‑Everything (V2X) communication, Connected Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and Shared Mobility systems can transform K–12 teaching and learning. We welcome proposals that spark imagination, elevate instructional practice, and inspire the next generation of innovators.
The Call for Proposals will open on April 5, 2026, and remain available until May 5, 2026. All submissions received by the deadline will be reviewed, and applicants will receive notification of their acceptance status on June 5, 2026.
Who Should Submit a Proposal?
University researchers
Industry partners in mobility, AI, EV and transportation
Government agencies
Nonprofits and community organizations
EdTech developers
STEM coordinators and instructional coaches
UA faculty, staff, and graduate students
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: All session proposals must be submitted by May 5, 2026.
Primary Presenter: The person submitting the application should be the main presenter and will be the only one able to make edits or upload materials. Please do not submit an application for another presenter.
Registration Fees: The primary presenter and one co-presenter will be registered automatically at no cost. Any additional co-presenters must register and pay the registration fee.
Application Quality: Ensure all sections are complete, professionally written, and free of spelling/grammar errors. Incomplete or poorly written applications may be returned or rejected. Session titles should be properly capitalized, and descriptions should clearly reflect the session content.
Notification: Acceptance emails will be sent by June 5, 2026. If you haven’t received a response by then, atieducation_outreach@ua.edu.
Ready to Submit a Proposal?
Please complete this online proposal submission form.