Call for Presenters

Welcome to the official call for presenters for the CALPA 2024 Conference! This year's conference emphasizes connection, and we are excited to host sessions that foster deep engagement, interactive participation, and meaningful connections among attendees. If you have innovative ideas and interactive session formats, we invite you to submit your proposal. 

What We Are Looking For 

We are seeking dynamic presenters who can lead sessions that prioritize connection over traditional training methods. Our goal is to create a collaborative and engaging environment where attendees can share best practices, tackle real-world challenges, and build lasting relationships. 

Format

FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS 

Guided discussions led by experienced facilitators focusing on specific topics relevant to park co-ops. These sessions aim for deep dives into issues, sharing of best practices, and generation of actionable ideas. 

INTERACTIVE SESSIONS 

Hands-on activities designed to foster learning and collaboration. Participants will work in groups on real-world challenges, brainstorm solutions, and share insights. 

FEEDBACK SESSION 

Structured opportunities to provide and receive constructive feedback on ongoing projects, proposed initiatives, and conference activities. 

Suggested topics 

We welcome additional topic ideas beyond those listed, as we aim to cover a diverse range of interests and challenges relevant to our community. 

  • Staffing 

  • Fundraising 

  • Marketing and Communications 

  • Volunteers 

  • Programming 

  • Advocacy 

  • Justice, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity 

  • Boards 

  • Climate change 

  • Access and equity 

  • Cultural resources 

  • Natural resources 

How to Submit Your Proposal 

We invite you to submit your session proposal by emailing jaime@theabf.org. Your submission should include detailed information about your session, its interactive elements, and how it aligns with our goals.

Submissions deadline extended- please submit today!

We look forward to your innovative and engaging session proposals that will help make CALPA 2024 a memorable and impactful conference. If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Purinton at jaime@theabf.org or Ashley Tittle at ashley@calparks.org. 

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the success of the CALPA 2024 Conference!