2026 Keynote Presentation Submission Form

Keynote Presentation Submission Form

Thank you for your interest in presenting our Keynote at 2026 All Things Grief!
Conference Topic: Collective Grief - Understanding Shared Loss and Trauma in a Changing World

Across our nation, communities are navigating profound and ongoing collective grief, an emotional weight shaped not only by shared tragedies but also by the deeply personal experience of death‑related loss. Events such as mass violence, including ones in our own state of Minnesota, natural disasters, global conflict, political division, and the lingering impacts of the pandemic reverberate through our collective sense of safety and belonging. These experiences leave a lasting imprint on individuals and communities, often intensifying the grief journeys of those already mourning the death of someone they love.

As the focus for this year’s All Things Grief Conference, we would like the keynote presentation to explore the nature of collective grief and offer approaches for recognizing and responding to its influence in our clinical and professional work.

Proposal Requirements (Please review fully before submitting):
- Proposed presentations should explore collective grief through a professional, research-informed, and practical lens. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to:
  - Collective grief following community-wide or national trauma noting the long-term effects of shared loss on individuals, institutions, and systems
  - Strategies for supporting communities navigating ongoing or layered grief
  - Implications for grief professionals working in clinical, educational, nonprofit, or community-based settings
  - Grief responses within schools, youth-serving systems, and educational communities
- Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance to the theme, depth of expertise, clarity of learning objectives, applicability to professional practice, and overall quality of the proposed presentation.
- Presentation should be approximately 60 minutes.
- Attendees work with grievers as part of their professional work including but not limited to: hospice workers, social workers, nurses, doulas, educators, chaplains, and funeral directors. Researched-based presentations geared towards professional education will be given priority in the selection process.
- Keynote Presentations will not be recorded or added to our virtual track.
- Keynote speaker and panel members will receive complimentary conference registration and parking. See below regarding speaking fees.
Speaker Requirements:

Qualified applicants must demonstrate:
- Significant experience in public speaking, particularly in professional or educational settings
- Professional history in the death, dying, and grief field, including clinical practice, research, education, or community-based work
- Professional insights and/or research related to collective grief, especially as it impacts communities and schools
- Ability to present high-quality educational content that is relevant, evidence-based, and impactful for professionals in the grief field
- Experience delivering presentations eligible for continuing education, with clear learning objectives and practical application
Important Dates:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026 11:59PM
- All Things Grief! Conference: August 13, 2026
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Professional Designations
Examples: LICSW, LMFT, PhD, etc.
Keynote Title*
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Keynote Description*
Describe what participants can expect to learn; this will be used for our marketing materials.
Please indicate the 3 required learning objectives your Keynote presentation will fulfill to ensure participants can apply for the CEU.*
Have you presented on this topic before? If so, please indicate the date and name of the conference/event. If not, please provide at least two events where you presented a keynote or similar publicly. *
While it is not a requirement to have previous experience presenting on this topic, public speaking experience is required.
If your presentation is not chosen for the Keynote opportunity, would you like your presentation to be considered for a breakout session?*

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Presenter Bio*
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A speaking fee will be awarded based on a mutually agreed upon rate. Please note your requested Keynote speaker fee here:*
We are grateful for your interest in presenting as a Keynote Speaker for All Things Grief!

Questions? Email Amber Miller at amber@brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
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Keynote Presentation Submission Form

We are grateful for your interest in presenting as a Keynote Speaker for All Things Grief!