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GENERAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Review decisions will be emailed on October 16, 2026.

Sections Below: Conference Orientation ||| Participation Guidelines + Submission Links ||| One-Session Policy ||| Participation Registration Policy

STEP 1: Complete Your Conference Orientation

A few minutes spent on review = hours saved in mistakes and confusion.

We know you are eager to submit your proposal, but taking a few minutes to review the conference and key policies can help prevent confusion and costly mistakes. Before proceeding, please review the important conference information below:

Other Useful Information

STEP 2: Determine How You Want to Participate &
Submit Your Abstract or Proposal

Each participant is limited to one submission

Each accepted participant will only be scheduled into one session.

Research Paper Presenter

 * MOST COMMON *

Available roles: 

– – – OR – – –

Research Brief Presenter (preliminary ideas or findings)

This option has replaced the poster session.

Available role: 

– – – OR – – –

Invited Presenter

I was invited to present on a panel or roundtable.

Available roles: 

– – – OR – – –

Session Organizer

I recruited 3-5 presenters.

Available roles: 

– – – OR – – –

Attendee Only

want to participate by attending the conference only.

Available role:

  • Attendee (observing only, not presenting)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Review decisions will be emailed on October 16, 2026.

One-Session Policy

Participant Registration Policy

  • To maximize participation and reduce scheduling conflicts, attendees may participate in only one (1) conference session (panel, roundtable, or research brief). This policy is strictly enforced. Any session proposal that includes a person who is listed in another proposed session, will be placed on an indefinite hold until one of the proposals is revised.
  • Exception: Persons in sponsored sessions AND official UAA professional development sessions can participate in one additional session. No one can participate in more than two sessions, regardless of their exception status. If you are in a sponsored session or professional development session and wish to also participate in one additional session, you must complete a One-Session Exception Request Form
  • October 16, 2026 – Registration opens
  • November 16, 2026 (11:59pm CDT) – Registration deadline for all accepted participants (presenters and moderators)
    • All accepted participants must register and pay the associated fees to have their names listed in the final program.
    • Participants who fail to register by the registration deadline will not be included in the conference program.
    • You do not need to be a member of UAA or any of its Partners (APNHR/ENHR/EURA/ISA/RSA) to register for the conference. However, members are eligible for discounted rates.
  • February 1, 2027 – Last day to request conference registration refund (Administrative fee: $250 for non-students; $150 for students)