Call for Proposals

The Call for Proposals will open again in Summer 2026

Associations West will be seeking education sessions for the 2026-2027 program year beginning in Summer 2026 for programs such as Seasonal Spectacular, ELEVATE Annual Conference, Membership & Marketing Summit, webinars, and regional programs.

Stay tuned for more details.

Proposal Tips & Prep
  • Collect your Thoughts - we recommend you prepare your proposal in Word first, then do your final online submission. We've provided a downloadable proposal prep form for your use. Grammar and spelling count!

  • Content is King - Be thoughtful and thorough when developing your proposal to describe the intent of the session, key takeaways and learning objectives.

  • Make It Compelling - If it's canned, it's spam. Our attendees will expect that the speakers at Associations West events understand the unique needs and challenges of the association industry.

  • Be Authentic & Vulnerable - Speak of failure as well as success.

  • Know Your Audience - Attendees are composed of non-profit association executives, their staff, and industry partners who run the gamut from hotel sales managers to professional service providers and consultants. Learning levels are diverse, with most participants ranging from mid to high-level, or applied to strategic level.

  • No Sales Zone – Sharing knowledge, industry insights and trends is the most effective marketing to promote yourself or your business. Our attendees are savvy professionals. Sales pitches disguised as education will result in poor ratings and lost opportunities.

  • Be Interactive – Associations West members attend events to learn and to network. Thoughtful interaction infused into educational programs is a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn from the speaker and from each other. 

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.