New Short-term SIG

From “Just a Dream” to Submitted Proposal: Your ATD27 Speaker Journey

The ATD27 Call for Proposals is open! If you've ever dreamed of presenting at the ATD International Conference, this three-session Special Interest Group is for you. Don't tackle the application process alone. Join this cohort to work together—from choosing the right topic to polishing your proposal and confidently hitting "Submit."

Session 1: From Dream to Commitment

Session 2: Craft a Proposal They'll Remember

Session 3: Polish, Prepare, and Submit

As a participant in this SIG, you gain:

• Structured worksheets and templates
• Access to sample proposals
• Peer feedback on proposal drafts
• Dedicated writing time
• Accountability between sessions
• A finished proposal

Guided by two-time ATD international conference speaker Stephanie Blakemore, you'll break the process into manageable steps while receiving feedback, encouragement, and accountability from fellow aspiring speakers. Stephanie will share lessons learned from successfully navigating the CFP process twice, along with practical tips she wishes she'd known the first time. By the end of the series, you'll have a completed proposal ready to submit before the August 6 deadline.

Speaker: Stephanie Blakemore

Stephanie Blakemore is an Instructional Design Manager for Scooter's Coffee, our Chapter President, and a two-time ATD International Conference Speaker.