Call for Papers & Session Ideas for SEAT 2026

Your ideas, your content.

The Call for Papers & Session Ideas for SEAT 2026 is now open, and we’re inviting the community to submit session ideas.

SEAT sessions are not paid speaking opportunities, and we do not sell presentation slots. All breakout content goes through the Steering Committee editorial process to ensure sessions are focused on learning and real-world insight for the community.

The most successful sessions tend to be practical case studies or collaborative presentations between teams, venues, universities, and technology partners that highlight real deployments and lessons learned. The goal is not a sales pitch but an opportunity for the community to learn from one another.

SEAT 2026 will feature FOUR content tracks:

• Venue Technology & Security
• Data & Business Intelligence
• Digital, Sponsorship & Ticketing
• Customer Experience

We encourage a wide range of ideas and perspectives, we expect overlap, in fact, we encourage it.

In 2026, we will be building the experience to match the content type:

• Panel sessions – a SEAT staple 3-4 people discussing a topic and sharing insights.
• Fireside chats – deeper dive interview/conversation between two people.
• Keynote – one person presenting a big idea, topic or case study.
• Workshop/Roundtable (Interactive) – Work the whole room, get everyone involved.

Session ideas should be submitted by April 15. Either submit a fully formed idea or let us know what topic you’d like us to tackle.

Submit Your Session Idea

You can submit your idea here:

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Name *

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Email *

Phone *

Organization *

Have you attended SEAT before? *

• Yes
• No

Those who have attended SEAT know what sessions and content resonate with the SEAT community.

Is your organization a SEAT member? *

• Yes
• No

SEAT Membership helps your organization support SEAT and participate in SEAT community all year (as well as discounts for staff attending SEAT 2026 in Charlotte).

Are you planning to be in attendance in Charlotte for SEAT 2026? *

• Yes
• No

Proposed Session Topic/Title *

How can you draw in attendees to this session.

Session Description *

Tell us more about this session, what will attendees learn, what will be the takeaways?

Session FormatPanel (3-4 people)Fireside chat (chat/interview)KeynoteWorkshop/Roundtable (Interactive)

We will assign sessions types to rooms that suit the format.

Which track does this fit for?

• Venue Technology & Security
• Data & Business Intelligence
• Digital & Ticketing
• Customer Experience

You can select multiple tracks if your session applies to them.

Do you have potential speakers or you want SEAT to help fill them? *

You can nominate yourself or a colleague here or someone from the SEAT community you'd like to hear from.

Are there partners that could/should be involved? *

We love hearing about case studies, this is where partners can bring value to SEAT 2026.

Why do you want this session?

This is your pitch to the SEAT steering community & Josh, make it count.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to me. I’m always happy to talk through it.

I have big goals for SEAT in 2026. I’d love for you to join me.

See you in Charlotte!

Josh Barney
CEO
SEAT