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2026 Call for Presenters
The Leadership Conference Planning Committee is soliciting proposals for one upcoming event:
- June In-Person Event – June 14, 2026, Anaheim, CA – sessions focused on leadership development training, team-building and problem-solving, networking, and connection.
Leadership Conference Program Objectives
ASSP’s annual Leadership Conference program builds the skills of volunteer leaders so they can deliver value to ASSP members. The conference also supports a diverse, strengths-based leadership culture throughout ASSP. Through our in-person and virtual events, Leadership Conference offers attendees a wide variety of education and support.
In-Person Conference Objectives:
- Build and practice core leadership skills - clear communication, influencing without authority, facilitation, coaching/delegation, and navigating conflict, through interactive workshops, real scenarios, and feedback that translate to any workplace or community setting.
- Apply leadership development strategies that strengthen team performance and engagement (strengths-based leadership, motivation, recognition, and succession planning) so participants can develop others and drive results within ASSP and across their broader careers.
- Strengthen decision-making and execution by using practical tools for prioritization, alignment, and accountability (e.g., clarifying outcomes, roles, and next steps) that improve follow-through in committees, projects, and professional teams.
- Expand and activate peer networks by building relationships that enable ongoing collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and accountability beyond your ASSP leadership role and across the EHS profession.
- Strengthen inclusive leadership practices by equipping leaders to create psychologically safe, welcoming, and equitable environments in meetings, decision-making, and talent/volunteer engagement—skills that transfer directly from volunteer to workplace leadership.
Proposal and Policy Guidelines
ASSP invites those interested in presenting at a 2026 Leadership Conference event to submit a proposal for review by our Leadership Conference Planning Committee. Speaker proposals are evaluated objectively with consideration of the following criteria:
- Degree to which the proposed session meets the conference/program objectives
- Desirability of the topic
- Speaker's presentation skills and experience
Proposals to present must contain and convey sufficient detail to allow ASSP's Leadership Conference Planning Committee to understand how the proposed session will contribute to the conference objectives. Selection is competitive, so you must submit a compelling and complete proposal.
Details to Submit a Proposal
Submission Deadline
Proposals for the October event are due by February 8, 2026. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
No more than two proposals from one speaker will be considered. Please complete a separate application for each proposal.
Length of Presentation
Presentations are 1 hour. Live presentations will take place in Anaheim on June 14, 2026.
Session Details
Provide a session title and select up to two topic areas that best apply and presentation format. Describe your presentation (150 words maximum) and specify 2 – 4 expected learning outcomes for attendees. Describe the general outline of the session, including activities, discussions, use of breakout rooms, etc. Describe how this session is relevant for our audience of volunteer leaders of ASSP member communities.
Presenter Information
Indicate the number of presenters for the session. Provide name, designations email, phone and ASSP membership status for each speaker. Offer a brief (75 words maximum) bio for each speaker, including current or most recent ASSP volunteer role if applicable. Indicate each speaker’s experience facilitating a session like this. Briefly describe the presenter’s/presenters’ experience with the session topic.
Submit your proposal
Proposal Acceptance
Notification of acceptance will be emailed no later than March 6, 2025.
Honoraria
Speakers are invited to attend the in-person Leadership Conference event at no cost. Selected speakers will receive complimentary registration to the Safety 2026 Conference & Expo.
Other Questions?
Please contact Membership and Communities staff.