2026 Conference Speaker Submission


The event will be held August 31 - September 2, 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center.


Have the following information available before you begin your submission or the information will not be saved:  

Name, organizations, title, session description and outline, learning outcomes, email, headshot(s), and bio(s).


Please note the following: 

1. Deadline to submit is January 31, 2026. 

2. Details provided herein, will be used in the conference roadmap and/or conference app.  

3. Review the Speaker Information page for additional information and proposal submission tips. https://azpra.org/annual-conference/conferencespeakerinfo/


Changes/updates made to sessions after approval must be emailed 30 days in advance to admin@azpra.org AND the Education Chair, Becky Kuiper rebecca.kuiper@chandleraz.gov.


Tentative notification timeline: 

Once proposals close, the education committee will have 3 weeks to review and select speakers. Notifications for both selected sessions and those not selected will take place in March. Sessions not selected initially may still be included later to complete the schedule.

- Each room will have a projector, screen, speakers, and microphone. Please ensure you bring a laptop and HDMI cord, as well as a clicker and hotspot should you want one.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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Session Information
Please answer each of the following questions so the Education Committee can accurately evaluate your submission.

12 words or less

60 words or less

3 required for CEU approval. All sessions must qualify for CEUs.

Required for ALL submissions. The outline is used in the session selection process and the CEU approval process. INCLUDE a detailed outline of your session with topics and subtopics.

Majority of our sessions are "Single Session", we have very limited availability for "Workshops"

Please select the Interest Group that best applies to your session submission.

Check all that apply

Monday 8/31 (Pre-conference workshops only)
Tuesday 9/1
Wednesday 9/2

Please remember that due to our non-profit status, the budget for paid speakers is limited. 

If your session is selected and compensation approved, you will receive an agreement to sign. A copy of your W-9 will be required to receive payment, please send a copy with the signed speaker agreement. 

**The speaker is required to make all arrangements for travel including hotel, flights and transportation. These fees should be built into the speaker fee, APRA will not do reimbursements of any sort.**

Lunch and conference attendance is not included as part of the speaker agreement. If you wish to attend sessions, luncheons, social activities or other conference related events, these items must be purchased in advance using the conference registration links.

Conference speakers are eligible to receive a discount for an education registration package.  A special code can be requested directly from the Education Chair. This registration is available for the speaker only and cannot be transferred. Pre-registration is required before the closing date.

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Speaker/Panelist #1
This person will be listed as the primary contact for APRA. All communication will be sent to the primary speaker and it is their responsibility to communicate all details to the panel.

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 word max 

Primary Speaker Only

APRA Conference
Other state conference
National (NRPA) Conference
Professional Speaker
First Time Speaker
Other

If you haven't, you can put N/A.

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Speaker/Panelist #2
Complete this section only if you have more than 1 speaker.

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 word max

Speaker/Panelist #3
Complete this section only if you have more than 2 speakers.

Rename to firstname_lastname before uploading

20MB max

100 words or less

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Exhibitors and Industry Partners
Please complete the following if you or your company sells products to the recreation industry. *Please remember conference presentations cannot be a sales pitch*