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NLC Workshops<\/span><\/h2>

Amplify Your Impact: Present at BPA\u2019s 2026 National Leadership Conference <\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Be part of the 60th Anniversary in Nashville\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Join thousands of students, advisors, alumni, and partners at BPA\u2019s 2026 National Leadership Conference (NLC)<\/b>, a five-day celebration of competition, recognition, networking, and professional growth. This is your moment to inspire future-ready leaders<\/b> and share actionable tools they can use right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conference Dates:<\/b> May 6\u201310, 2026<\/b>\u00a0
\nWorkshop Presentation Dates:<\/b> May 7\u20138 (8:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.)<\/b>\u00a0
\nLocation:<\/b> Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center \u2014 Nashville, TN<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to go?<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

2026 Proposal Guidelines<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Submit Your Proposal<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>

Why Present at NLC<\/span><\/h3>

- Make a real impact<\/b> on motivated student leaders and dedicated educators.
\n- Showcase your expertise<\/b> on a national stage during BPA\u2019s 60th anniversary<\/b> year.
\n- Spark change<\/b> with hands-on ideas, tools, and strategies students and advisors can apply immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Who Should Present<\/span><\/h3>

We welcome proposals from students, advisors, alumni, industry professionals, and higher education representatives who bring <\/span>expertise<\/span>, passion, and a commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. Diversity of background and perspective is <\/span>encouraged,<\/span> so attendees <\/span>benefit<\/span> from a wide range of insights.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Preparing Your Proposal<\/span><\/h3>

Workshops at the NLC are designed to serve different audiences and can be offered in a variety of engaging formats. When submitting your proposal, please select the option that best fits your content and goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Audiences<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Leadership Passport Sessions (Student-Focused):<\/b> Practical, hands-on learning for immediate application in school, chapter, or early career. <\/span>
\n- Advisor Professional Learning Sessions (Educator-Focused):<\/b> Evidence-based strategies, tools, and resources for classrooms and chapters. <\/span>
\n- These may be developed and delivered by advisors or education professionals supporting advisor PD.\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Other Audiences:<\/b> We also welcome creative proposals that don\u2019t fit neatly into the categories above. These could include sessions designed for alumni, parents, education stakeholders, or entirely new ideas that bring fresh perspectives to the NLC experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Formats<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Workshop (45 minutes):<\/b> Interactive, skill-building sessions that include time for Q&A.<\/span>
\n- Speed Session (20 minutes):<\/b> High-energy talks on one powerful idea, resource, or tool.\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Other:<\/b> Propose a unique, engagement-forward format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Topic Areas<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Workshops should be educational, engaging, and practical. Suggested topics include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Business & Financial Skills\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Leadership & Teamwork; Communication & Public Speaking\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Life Skills & \u201cAdulting\u201d; College & Career Preparation\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Technology & Innovation\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Classroom & Chapter Strategies<\/span>
\n- Emerging Trends in Business and Education\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: Sessions determined to be promotional may require a sponsorship agreement in order to present.<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

What We're Looking For<\/span><\/h3>

Strong proposals will:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Provide clear outcomes<\/b> with 3\u20134 actionable takeaways.\u00a0
\n- Feature interactive design<\/b> through activities, discussion, or demonstrations.\u00a0
\n- Align<\/b> with BPA\u2019s mission and the 2026 theme (Amplify Your Impact<\/i>).\u00a0
\n- Demonstrate accessibility and inclusion<\/b> in content and delivery.\u00a0
\n- Maintain a non-commercial focus.<\/b> Sessions should be educational and not promotional in nature or primarily intended to market a product, service, or organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Proposal Submission Process<\/span><\/h3>
2026 Proposal Guidelines<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Submit Your Proposal<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>

Proposal Timeline<\/span><\/h3>

- Oct 1, 2025 \u2014 Call for Proposals opens (rolling review\/acceptance)\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Nov 15, 2025 \u2014 Priority submission deadline (to be included in the Conference Preview Guide)\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Jan 2026 \u2014 Conference Preview Guide released (includes proposals submitted by Nov 15)\u00a0<\/span>
\n- Mar 2026 \u2014 Optional speaker orientation webinar\u00a0<\/span>
\n- May 7\u20138, 2026 \u2014 Workshop presentations at NLC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Proposals submitted after the priority deadline may be accepted pending value and availability; however, they will not appear in the preview guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Proposal Contact<\/span><\/h3>

For questions or to request additional information pertaining to workshop or other speaking opportunities, please contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

Gayle Robinson<\/strong><\/span>
\nDirector of Strategic Programs & Experiences
\nprogram@bpa.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Need to talk to us?<\/span><\/h2>

Our staff<\/a> is here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Use our form to send us a quick message and someone will get back to you shortly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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