Call for Speakers: The Annual Conference

Call for Workshop Speaking Proposals

The Annual Conference: October 26–29, 2026 • Chattanooga, TN
Please review the Call for Workshop Speaking Proposals Guidelines here.
Section 1: Session Details
Under which workshop track does your session most belong?*

Communications & MarketingFundraisingManagement & SupervisionStrategic WorkforcesVisionary Leadership
Title of Presentation*
Description of workshop presentation (5-8 sentences). Please describe the session content, approach, and key messages. *
Include how this workshop will engage both seasoned and emerging leaders (unless it is specifically for the Management & Supervision track).
Learning Objectives: List up to three measurable learning outcomes.
Interactive Learning Components: Please describe at least one interactive element you plan to incorporate. *
All workshops must include interactive learning aligned with the 4A anchor–add–apply–away model.
Learn about the 4A Model.
Target Audience: Identify the intended participants (job roles, departments, level of experience, etc.).*
Section 2: Speaker Information
Speaker's Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Name if different from speaker

First NameLast Name
Organization*
Email*
example@example.com
Daytime Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Base*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Speaker's Website
Brief Speaker Bio*
Please provide a short professional bio (150–250 words) highlighting your expertise in leadership, management, fundraising, or workforce development, and any experience presenting interactive learning.
Co-Presenter Information: please include name, email, org, title, short bio
Section 3: Experience & Samples
Links to prior presentations
Upload PDFs or PowerPoints of prior presentations

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Instructional Design & Adult Learning Experience: Check all that apply:*

I have formal training in adult learning or instructional designI have experience designing interactive or experiential workshopsI am familiar with the anchor–add–apply–away modelI would benefit from training/resources from The Association
Please briefly describe your level of experience with instructional design and adult learning. If you have a co-presenter, please describe their experience too.
Section 4: Speaker Fees & Final Items
Speaker fees for a 60-minute interactive workshop for a nonprofit audience
We offer a modest honorarium to professional speakers only. We offer a travel stipend to all speakers.
Confirmation of Requirements:
- My session is designed for an intermediate (201+) or advanced (301+) audience.
- My topic aligns with one of the 2026 learning tracks.
- My session includes interactive learning aligned with the anchor–add–apply–away model.
- I have reviewed the Call for Speakers guidelines found on https://learning.theaawa.org/speakers
- My proposal does NOT include 101-level content, keynote-style content, or animal-welfare operations topics.
I confirm the five above requirements*

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Section 5: Submission Notes

Our Conference Committee will review submissions in Q1, and will only reach out if clarifications are needed.

Final selections are made in Q2.

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