Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for the 64th Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA) Conference, taking place in Atlanta, GA, from April 4 - 6, 2027. This is your opportunity to contribute to the advancement of work-integrated learning (WIL) by sharing your current best practices, innovative solutions, and emerging trends that are shaping meaningful and transformative experiences now and in the future.
Aligning with Professional CompetenciesSession content submitted must be aligned with the Professional Competencies for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Practitioners. Introduced by CEIA in 2025, this national framework guides and shapes excellence in our profession. For detailed information on these competencies, please visit the
Member Area of the CEIA website. The list of competencies is also listed in this form.
Before You Begin: Important Preparation Steps
To ensure a smooth submission process, we highly recommend the following:
- Download the Call for Proposals Form: Familiarize yourself with all questions and requirements in advance.
- Prepare Your Responses Offline: Draft and refine your content in a Word or Google Doc.
- Complete the Online Form: Once your responses are finalized, open the official submission form and enter your prepared content.
Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM (EST), Sunday, November 1, 2026
Stay Connected: Add Us to Your Contacts
To receive all important updates regarding your proposal and the conference, please add the following email addresses to your email client's contacts:
- Programs Committee Chair Mandy McLaughlin: amanda.mclaughlin@uc.edu
- CEIA Announcements & E-Newsletter: rich@ceiainc.org
- CEIA Office / Executive Director: info@ceiainc.org
Key Dates for Your Calendar:
- Presenter Notification (Acceptance/Decline): No later than Friday, December 18, 2026
- Presenter Acceptance/Decline Deadline: 5:00 PM (EST), Friday, January 8, 2027
- Presenter Conference Registration Deadline: 11:59 PM (EST) Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Conference Program Abstract Lock Date and Presentation Team Finalized: Friday, February 19, 2027 (No further edits/alterations)
- Hotel Booking Deadline (The JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead): 5:00 PM EDT, Monday, March 12, 2027
