Iowa Association of Community Providers and the Education & Training Committee are seeking excellent presenters for IACP's 2025 Annual Conference (April 29 - May 1, 2025). Details for this open Call for Proposals for breakout sessions can be found below.

If you have questions after reviewing, please contact Susan Seehase, COO (sseehase@iowaproviders.org).

The submission deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:00 PM, CST.
Our Audience's Needs:

Our attendees are looking for practical sessions that provide actionable knowledge and tools to bring back to their teams and communities. Specifically, they seek:
  • Innovative, forward-thinking strategies to deliver the highest quality of services and support for individuals of ALL abilities.
  • Proven approaches for navigating the challenges of complex regulations, limited funding, and difficulties in workforce recruitment and retention, and changes in customer needs.
Successful presenters will inspire attendees to:
  • Create meaningful, lasting change in collective advocacy efforts.
  • Motivate, nurture, and effectively lead their teams.
  • Build innovative partnerships for creative problem-solving.
  • Strengthen community networks and resources to improve the support and services they provide.
IACP's Favorite Presenters:
  • Facilitate sessions that spark thought-provoking discussions.
  • Challenge assumptions and stimulate new ways of thinking.
  • Share replicable strategies attendees can implement within their own organizations and communities.
  • Provide practical tools and resources for immediate use.
  • Use data, personal stories, and other evidence to demonstrate real-world success and impact.
Presentation Requirements:
  • Must be free of commercial content.
  • Must be nonpartisan.
  • Standard presentations should fit within a 60-minute breakout session.
Speaker Benefits:
  • Recognition as a subject matter expert in the Behavioral Health, Mental Health & Disability field.
  • Complimentary registration for the full three-day conference for the primary speaker. Co-presenters can register for the member early-bird rate.
  • Inclusion in our website and conference program, distributed to all attendees.
  • Networking opportunities with providers and advocates in the Behavioral Health, Mental Health & Disability community.

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