Submit a Proposal to Present at #APSE2026

This year's conference theme is Big Challenges, Bigger Solutions!

In addition to connecting to the conference theme, each session must promote competitive, integrated employment. Presenters are encouraged to feature advocates and stories of real-life people affected by the covered topic. The APSE Universal Competencies are a great resource for building your session and can be found at this link: https://apse.org/APSE-Universal-Competencies

Tracks:

Effective Practices in Employment Engagement and Community Partnerships
Advancing Employment First Through Policy and Research
Funding and Managing Employment Services
Innovative Job Coaching Strategies
Job Development and Career Pathways
Supporting Underserved Populations
Technology and Employment First

Submit to present a 60-minute breakout session or a 60-minute Power of 5 session.

Submit a Proposal Today!

Submit Your Proposal

All submissions must be received online by 11:59pm EST on February 28, 2026. Extensions will not be granted.

For planning purposes, you may download a copy of the proposal submission form HERE.

Important Dates

Speaker Info Sessions:
(Q&A on the proposal application, recommended but not required)

To be announced - early 2026

Application Closes:

Presenter Notification:

Presenter Commitment Deadline:

February 28, 2026

March 20, 2026

March 31, 2026*

*All presenters are required to register to secure a spot on the conference schedule.

Call for Peer-Reviewers

APSE is currently seeking peer-reviewers for this year's conference proposals. Interested? Contact Erica Belois-Pacer, Director of Professional Development and Training at erica@apse.org.