Welcome to the 40th Annual ACT International Conference Session Proposal Site

We’re shaking things up for ACT’s 40th Annual International Conference!

For years, our conference has featured insightful, expert-led panel discussions—and while we’ll continue that tradition, we’re also expanding opportunities for engagement, creativity, and collaboration.

This year’s program will include several new session formats designed to spark dialogue, showcase innovation, and encourage peer learning. Whether you want to present, facilitate, or host a hands-on experience, we invite you to share your ideas and help shape an exciting and dynamic program in Philadelphia!

Proposal Process

Only proposals submitted through the Cadmium submission portal will be considered. We encourage you to review the proposal form in advance and prepare your responses in a Word document to ensure they meet the listed word limits for each session format.

Incomplete proposals—those missing required information or speaker details—will not be accepted.

All speakers listed in your proposal must be approved to attend in person. Sessions will not be streamed, and virtual presentations are not permitted.

We appreciate our presenters’ time and commitment to the conference. Each confirmed speaker or facilitator will receive $100 off their conference registration (a discount code will be provided upon acceptance).

Earn 10 TDM-CP credits for speaking!

Important Dates

• Call for Proposals Opens: November 7, 2025
• Proposal Submissions Due: December 23, 2025
• Initial Selection Notifications: February 27, 2026
• Final Selection Notifications: March 6, 2026

Choosing the Right Session Format

This year’s conference offers a mix of traditional and new session formats. Review the descriptions below to determine which best fits your idea. Each format has unique proposal questions designed to help reviewers understand your approach, engagement strategy, and learning outcomes.

Click HERE to view the complete list of session formats, proposal questions for each format and desired themes / topics of interest.

Proposal Submission Requirements

To ensure a fair and comprehensive review process, each proposal must include:

1. Session Information
   – Responses to the specific questions listed under your chosen format
2. Speaker / Facilitator Information
   For each proposed speaker or facilitator, provide:

• Full Name
• Title and Organization
• Email Address
• Short Bio (75 words)
• Headshot (preferred at time of submission; required upon acceptance)

For panel sessions, please list all confirmed or invited speakers (4–5 maximum) and identify a moderator. For roundtables, rapid exchanges, game time, and mobile sessions, one or two facilitators are recommended.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance and importance of the topic to TDM professionals
• Clarity of learning objectives and participant takeaways
• Diversity of perspectives and presenters
• Opportunities for audience engagement and discussion