2026 Conference Call for Presenters is Open!
CalSPRA's Annual Conference is a premier event for school communications professionals, thought leaders, and experts across California. We invite you to be a part of this high-impact experience by sharing your solutions and lessons learned with colleagues from across the state. Everyone is invited to submit a proposal, and priority will be given to CalSPRA members.
The 2026 CalSPRA Annual Conference will be held in San Jose from March 11–14, 2026.
The deadline for submitting your proposal is Monday, September 22, 2025.
If you've never submitted a CalSPRA proposal before, we have resources to help you. Check out our FAQ, Summary of Requested Topics, our Relevance Rubric, and our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Rubric that are attached below. We are also hosting an Office Hour this Friday to talk about the Call for Presenters.
Submission Guidelines
To be considered as a speaker, please submit the following information via our online portal:
- A brief biography highlighting your relevant experience.
- A brief summary of your proposed presentation.
- Any supporting materials, such as previous speaking engagements or publications.
We are looking for presenters who can offer:
- Unique insights
- Effective strategies and tactics
- Timely information on new and emerging issues
- Useful, hands-on resource materials
- Relevant content that meets CalSPRA's high standards
When you develop your proposal, please consider and communicate how your topic applies to a variety of school sizes and locations, different communication office sizes, and diverse audiences. Sessions that specifically tie content to the concepts of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and/or access will receive additional points in the review process.
To submit your proposal, click the “Start proposal” button and log into your account. If it's your first time using the Whova platform, you'll need to create an account. The Whova platform will also be used for the conference itself.
Selection Process
Our expert review committee will evaluate all submissions based on relevance, originality, and potential impact. All individuals who submit a proposal will be notified of the committee's decision by October 1, 2025.
We look forward to receiving your proposals for the CalSPRA Annual Conference in 2026! For any questions or inquiries, please contact admin@CalSPRA.org.
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