2026 FALA Call for Presentations

2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59PM March 6, 2026
Florida Assisted Living Association is Florida's largest state association representing assisted living facilities and adult family care homes, proudly serving our members for the past 30 years. With more than 400 Facility Members and nearly 300 Associate Members, FALA serves an active and diverse network of owners, operators, and employees of assisted living providers and adult family care homes, ranging from 3 to 350 beds and all licensure types.

Speakers who are interested in presenting at the 2026 Annual Conference & Tradeshow must complete this form. Submissions will be reviewed by FALA's Education Committee and selected presenters will be notified in April of 2026. Please review the following topics and programs and indicate which you are interested in. You may choose more than one topic, but you must submit a separate form for each topic. You will only be selected for one topic.

Tip: This portal allows you to save incomplete proposals and return to finish them using the 'Save' function. Make sure to complete all the requested information and click 'Submit' prior to the March 6th midnight deadline.

Topics of Interest:
- AI & Technology
- Destination: Rejuvenate Station for Seniors
- Dementia & Alzheimer's
- Diet, Exercise & Incorporating Culture
- Staying Active Outside your Community
- Life's Journey - Journey to Compliance
- Wound Care
- Mental Health (EX: Difference between Mental Health & Dementia AND Finding Purpose for People Living in ALFs
- Marketing your Facility/Establishing an Online Presence
- Know your Resources: How to Collaborate with Other Facility Types (hospital, nursing home, etc.)
- Medicaid - The Upgraded Medicaid Database
- Empowerment/Motivational
- VA Benefits for People Living in ALFs
EVENTS

FALA Annual Conference & Tradeshow

The FALA Annual Conference & Tradeshow has a long-standing reputation for connecting our attendees with high-caliber, authoritative senior living and health care experts. If you are interested in sharing your expertise with our committed provider community, we'd like to hear from you. Use this online submission portal to communicate the education you would like to bring to the FALA 2026 Annual Conference & Tradeshow.

Dates: August 2-5, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL

Conference Theme: Passport to Possibilities: Senior Living with Purpose

Presentation Time: Keynote (45-60 minutes)

Remuneration: Conference educational offerings consist of both keynote presentations and a variety of breakout sessions. Breakout session presenters do not receive an honorarium or expenses, but we are pleased to offer a complimentary conference registration in return for their time. Individuals submitting a proposal for a keynote presentation should include the associated honorarium and expenses requested.

Please keep in mind all presentations will be reviewed for appropriate content as presenters may not use FALA's educational programs to promote or sell their company products or services; presentations are strictly educational.
Presenter's Name*

First NameLast Name
Academic or Professional Credentials
For example: Ph.D.; BSN; CPA
Organization*
Job Title
Email*
example@example.com
Primary/Direct Phone Number*
Best phone number for you to be reached.
Is this number text capable?*

YesNo
Is your organization a member of FALA?*

Yes - ALF/AFCH MemberYes - Associate MemberNo
Will there be additional speakers during your presentation?*

YesNo
Provide the full name, credentials, organization, and contact information for additional speakers.
TIP: If you are proposing more than two speakers, consider using a panel format. Keep in mind that speaker passes for FALA's Annual Conference & Tradeshow are limited, and presentations with three or more speakers are less likely to be selected for lecture sessions.
Indicate the type of session proposed.*

Annual Conference Keynote (45 to 60 minutes)
Keynote Speaking Honorarium & Expenses Requested*
FALA is a 501(c)(6) registered non-profit association. If you have selected multiple session types, keep in mind that ONLY keynote sessions receive an honorarium.
Presentation Format*

LecturePanelWorkshop (emphasizing audience participation; demonstrations or activities)Other
Select a category that best describe the proposed presentation topic area:*

AI & TechnologyDestination: Rejuvenate Station for SeniorsDementia & Alzheimer'sDiet, Exercise & Incorporating CultureStaying Active Outside your CommunityLife's Journey - Journey to ComplianceWound CareMental Health (EX: Difference between Mental Health & Dementia AND Finding Purpose for People Living in ALFs)Marketing your Facility/Establishing an Online PresenceKnow your Resources: How to Collaborate with Other Facility Types (hospital, nursing home, etc.)Medicaid - The Upgraded Medicaid DatabaseEmpowerment/MotivationalVA Benefits for People Living in ALFsOther
Audience Experience Level for the proposed presentation:*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Presentation Proposal

TIP: Submissions with unique topics are more likely to pass the selection process. Consider proposing a presentation in one of the following areas to stand out: AI & Technology, Destination: Rejuvenate Station for Seniors, Dementia & Alzheimer's, Diet, Exercise & Incorporating Culture, Staying Active Outside your Community, Life's Journey - Journey to Compliance, Wound Care, Mental Health (EX: Difference between Mental Health & Dementia AND Finding Purpose for People Living in ALFs), Marketing your Facility/Establishing an Online Presence, Know your Resources: How to Collaborate with Other Facility Types (hospital, nursing home, etc.), Medicaid - The Upgraded Medicaid Database, Empowerment/Motivational and VA Benefits for People Living in ALFs
Presentation Title*
Presentation Summary*
TIP: This summary is for committee scoring purposes, not for publication. Make sure to include all information you think will be relevant to the review team in making their decision.
Explain Relevance and Timeliness of Proposed Topic*
Note: Presentations are strictly educational. Speakers may not promote specific products or services, gather leads, or conduct sales as part of FALA's educational programming.
Supplemental Materials

Presentation sample, worksheets, or handouts
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Presenter Biographical Summary & Expertise*
3-5 sentence narrative appropriate for use in introductions.
Presenter Professional Headshot/Photo*

TIP: You can upload headshots for up to 5 people.
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Publications and Presentations Within the Past 3 Years
List relevant published articles/books and presentations given at conferences within the past 3 years.
Describe any accommodations (interpretive services, adaptive or medical devices, roving microphone, etc.) needed by the presenter(s).
This is not provided to the submission review committee and will not affect your eligibility as a speaker.
Presenter's Website
As applicable
References of Other Speaking Engagements
As applicable
The following questions are optional and confidential.

Personal identification information and demographic data are not used during the Committee's submission review process. This information is gathered for internal use in assessing education programming, and your responses will be kept private and secure. Non-aggregated data is seen only by FALA's Education & Communications Coordinator, Emily Friedlander. You are encouraged to share to the extent that you feel comfortable, and choosing to answer or skip these questions will not affect your consideration or eligibility as a speaker.
Do you currently own a business?

YesNo
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?

Hispanic or Latino or Spanish OriginNot Hispanic or Latino or Spanish OriginOther
How do you describe your race? (Select all that apply)

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteOther
Which of the following best describes your gender?

WomanManNonbinaryOther
What is the primary language spoken in your home?
Select your age group.

Under 20 years old21 - 30 years old31 - 40 years old41 - 50 years old51 - 60 years old61 - 70 years old71 - 80 years oldOver 81 years old
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2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

Presentation Proposal

The following questions are optional and confidential.