2026 Alumni Leadership Conference Session Proposal
  • 2026 Alumni Leadership Conference Educational Session Proposals

  • Thank you for your interest in submitting a session proposal for the 25th annual USC Alumni Leadership Conference. This conference is designed to strengthen alumni volunteer leadership while also supporting participants’ ongoing personal and professional development.

    Successful sessions will be:

    • Grounded in alumni volunteer leadership experiences
    • Connected to transferable leadership skills
    • Relevant to diverse alumni roles and life stages
    • Aligned with the USC Unifying Values

    Learn more about the Alumni Leadership Conference and educational session proposals, including the 2026 session themes, here. Proposals should clearly demonstrate how the session aligns with the selected theme and connects alumni volunteer leadership to transferable leadership skills.

    Proposals should be submitted by the lead presenter coordinating the session (regardless of alumni or staff status) and can include up to three additional co-presenters.

    Educational session proposals must be submitted online by Wednesday, May 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to be considered for selection.

    Selected sessions will be decided and all submitters will be notified of their status by early July.

    For questions, please contact Kayla Albano at kayla.albano@usc.edu.

  • Lead Presenter Details

    This is you!
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Will you have co-presenters?*
  • Additional Presenter Details

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Proposed Session Details

  • Relevant ALC Theme (Choose up to 2)*
  • Session Pitch

    Please record a 3-5 minute video of yourself (and your co-presenters if possible/desired) addressing the following:

     

    1. Introduce yourself and your co-presenters (if applicable).
    2. Describe your proposed session, including the purpose, description and practical application for attendees.
    3. Discuss how your proposed session fits the conference theme(s) you selected.
    4. Explain how you will create an engaging and impactful experience for session attendees.
  • Program Format (Choose up to 2)*
  • Are you interested in being matched with another presenter(s) to co-present should your proposed sessions align?*
  • If not selected for the conference, are you interested in presenting your proposed session in the future as a webinar hosted by the USC Alumni Association?*
  • Almost there! Is your proposal ready to submit?

    PLEASE NOTE: By clicking the 'Submit' button below, you will no longer be able to make changes to your submission. You will receive a copy of your responses via email. Please use the 'Back' button if you need to make additional changes before submitting.
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