2026 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education | October 13-15, 2026 | Washington, DC | UPCEA + AACRAO

Presenter Resources for 2026 Convergence

Presenter Briefing Recording

Session Presenter Guides:

Please note: All speakers are required to register for the conference to present.


Presentation Slides and Materials: If you plan to utilize slides, please use this template (go to File -> Make a Copy -> Entire Presentation). If slides are submitted by September 21, 2026, they will be uploaded to your session room laptop and the mobile conference app (Guidebook).

To ensure compatibility with the conference app, your presentation must be uploaded as both a PDF and a PowerPoint. For access to the Google Drive folder to upload your presentation, please contact jromero@upcea.edu.

  • Naming convention:  "[Session Title] - [Last Names of Presenters]"

  • Please bring a backup copy of your presentation with you on a flash drive


Audio-Visual

Each concurrent session room will include the following:

  • In-room laptop (If you decide to use a Mac, please make sure to bring an adapter.)

  • LCD projector and screen

  • Wireless slide advancer

  • Tabletop microphone(s)

Although Wi-Fi will be available throughout the conference, we suggest that you not rely on it for your session and download any online content essential to your presentation in advance.

Important for Roundtable Sessions:

AV will not be available for this session type. If you plan to share content, you must do so using your own device. You may upload a PDF version of your materials to have it included in the mobile conference app (Guidebook).


Mobile App

Be sure to download the Guidebook app to connect with attendees and exhibitors, access the most up-to-date schedule and alerts, provide feedback on sessions you attend, and view presentation materials.


Social Media

Speakers are invited to share news of their upcoming presentations on social media with the event hashtag: #credovation or visit the Social Media Toolkit and select the “I’m Presenting” section for ready-to-use, customizable posts. Just insert your session details and share on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.



Slide Presentations, Materials on CORe

After the conference, slide presentations will be posted to the Open Forum library in CORe, UPCEA's online community.