Clone of Call for Proposals

The Veteran Ready Summit invites thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to share their expertise in helping organizations advance from being military friendly to becoming Veteran Ready. The 2026 summit takes place December 14-15, 2026 at West Point, NY. This premier event brings together industry leaders, HR professionals, and workforce development champions to discuss actionable, practical, and forward-thinking strategies for attracting, training, hiring, and retaining talent from the military community.

About the Summit: The Veteran Ready Summit is dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue and offering real-world solutions for employers at all stages of their military hiring journey - from those just launching their initiatives to seasoned professionals seeking to enhance and refine their programs.

Why Speak at the Veteran Ready Summit?

Connect with industry leaders and peers passionate about workforce development
Showcase your organization's leadership in veteran hiring and retention
Contribute to the advancement of military community employment efforts
Gain visibility and recognition as a thought leader in this growing field

Important Dates:

Submission Open: March 16, 2026
Submission Close: September 7, 2026
Speaker Notifications: September 30, 2026
Summit Dates: December 14-15, 2026 at West Point, NY

Primary Speaker's Name

First NameLast Name

Organization Name

Your Industry

Company website

E-mail

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

The title of your session is the first impression for Summit Attendees. Use a concise, but inclusive, title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.

Title of Your Session:

Track

Choose the track that best fits your session. Each track maps to a defined area of the summit agenda.

Session Format

Abstract: Your session abstract will tell Summit Attendees why they should attend your session. To be effective and create interest, it should provide a brief, clear, and concise reflection of your presentation’s content. The abstract should only be one paragraph of between 150 to 250 words in length.

How will you keep your audience engaged during this session? (Select all that apply). Note that the event organizers can assist with interactivity through the event app with notice.

Describe one specific engagement element you will include

For example, the prompt you will use for a small-group breakout, the question you will poll the room on, or the worksheet you will hand out. 75 to 150 words.

What is the one thing you want every attendee to do differently when they return to their organization?

One sentence.

Have you given this presentation before, or do you intend to present it elsewhere in 2026?

Where and when?

If yes, please list locations and dates.

Outline Your Key Elements. List 3-4 primary or key elements of your topic that you will be discussing.

Target Audience

Program Stage

Which stage of veteran hiring program will benefit most from your session?

Past speaking experience or video link

Share a link to a past talk, video sample, or speaker reel if available.

Specific A/V or accessibility needs

Anything beyond a microphone, projector, and slide deck? Let us know so we can plan accordingly.

Headshot for promotional materials

Used for the agenda page and conference program if your session is accepted.

Bio for Speaker # 1

Speakers' # 2 Name, if applicable

Bio for Speaker # 2, if applicable

I agree to submit my presentation prior to the Conference

I understand that my presentation will be available for summit attendees to download after the event concludes.

I have verfied that all information provided is accurate. and complete

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Veteran Ready Summit 2026 — Call for Proposals