Voices Restored Conference

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the upcoming Voices Restored Conference!

Please review the following timeline and proposal requirements, provide your contact information and upload your proposal.

Proposal Due Date: June 23, 2025 by 11:30 pm 
Review: June 24 – July 7, 2025 
Notification of Acceptance will be sent by: July 8, 2025 

Proposal Requirements:

• Please upload your proposal in one of the following formats: Word Document, PDF, PNG, or JPEG.  
• Please include the following at the top of your proposal: 
  • Session Title: A clear and engaging title that reflects the topic of the presentation and will be used in conference materials, if selected. 
  • Presenter Name(s) and Contact Information: Include full names, job titles, organizations, and email addresses for all proposed presenters. 
  • Presenter Bio(s): A brief (2–4 sentences) bio for each presenter, highlighting relevant experience or expertise. This may be used in conference materials.  
• The content of your proposal must include the following:  
  • Session Abstract: A concise (150–250 word) abstract of the session content, including key topics and talking points. This may be used in conference materials. 
  • Learning Objectives: List 2–3 specific, measurable takeaways for participants (e.g., "Participants will be able to identify key warning signs of strangulation..."). 
  • Target Audience: Briefly describe who would benefit most from attending your session (e.g., advocates, law enforcement, medical professionals, educators, etc.). 
  • Session Format: Indicate if your session will be lecture-style, an interactive workshop, a panel discussion, a case study, etc. 
  • Technology and Room Needs: Include any equipment or setup required (e.g., projector, microphone, Wi-Fi Access).
• Your proposal may include the following items, but is not required:
  • Accessibility Accommodations (Optional): Let us know if we can provide any accommodation to allow you to best present the material.
  • Prior Presentation Experience (Optional): You may briefly list any relevant experience delivering training or workshops.
  • Supporting Materials (Optional): If desired, please attach a sample agenda, slides, handouts, or videos of previous presentations.