Call for Proposals
Open from Aug 31 - Sept 25, 2026
The Elevate 2027 Call for Proposals (CFP) will open on August 31
Associations West will be seeking education sessions for Elevate 2027 (taking place May 2-5, 2027 in Indian Wells, CA). The timeline for the CFP is below:
- CFP Opens: August 31, 2026
- CFP Closes: September 25, 2026
- Proposal Peer Reviews Begin: September 28, 2026
- Proposal Peer Reviews Conclude: October 9, 2026
- Elevate Committee Makes Selections: Oct 19 - Nov 9, 2026
- Final Selections for Elevate 2027 Complete: December 11, 2026
Associations West is a CAE Approved Provider of year-round educational programs led by experts in the association community including association professionals, consultants, and industry partners. Our members value different learning formats, insights on industry trends, strategies to lead their organizations, new ideas on meetings and events, practical membership models, and other thought-provoking content to advance the industries they serve
Ideas or Questions?
Please contact Megan Denhardt, CAE with any questions about the proposal process.