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AMIA 2026 | Proposal Form

The AMIA Conference Committee invites proposals for AMIA 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, December 2-4.

The Conference Committee works to present a broad-based program that captures the work and perspectives across the field and speaks to a wide range of attendees. Sessions should balance theory and practice while introducing new ideas and approaches that stimulate engagement, participation, and learning. In keeping with our commitment to inclusion, we encourage proposers to use conference sessions as an opportunity to highlight new voices, perspectives, and experiences..

Find more proposal information here:
- Read the general notes and FAQ
- Define your session goal and format
- Consider the proposal criteria
- Review the checklist
- Download a copy of this form
- Submit your proposal below

Proposal deadline is 5:00pm (Pacific), June 1, 2026.

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SESSION PROPOSER. Your contact Information.
(Required.)
Will you also CHAIR the session or workshop?  The Chair serves as the primary contact for the session and coordinates the session speakers on content, deadlines, and presentation and is typically either a speaker or moderator.
(Required.)
SESSION/WORKSHOP TITLE [10 words]
Titles should clearly reflect the content of your presentation and must not exceed 10 words. Direct, descriptive titles are strongly encouraged to help attendees better understand what to expect. For example, “Strategies for Implementing Sustainability in Your Organization” is more effective than “Corporate Sustainability.”

Please note: titles longer than 10 words will be edited by the Conference Committee.(Required.)
SESSION TYPE
You may request one of the following. A full description of each session type can be found here. Please note ..
  • Two Report/Paper Presentations are scheduled for each one hour program slot
  • Four Project Reports are scheduled for each one hour program slot with a facilitator
  • Lightning Talk Sessions will have a Q&A with all speakers following the presentations
(Required.)
If a Workshop, please list the audience level, any prerequisites needed, and learning outcomes
What specific knowledge or skill sets will attendees gain after the session? (1-5 sentences)
Please indicate the area(s) of programming your proposal would address.
The categories you check will help the reviewers consider their comments, and will help the Conference Committee in balancing the final program.
DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION FOR PEER REVIEW & CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (maximum 350 words)

This description will be used by the Peer Review Panel and Conference Committee to evaluate the proposal. Please include any information you feel is relevant to the review.

Describe the focus of your session or workshop and how the topic will be addressed. Explain what makes your proposal timely and unique, and what new perspectives or approaches it brings to the Conference. Include relevant details about the speakers, highlight the range of perspectives represented, and note if the session includes new or underrepresented voices. Also, please indicate the intended audience level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), along with any recommended knowledge or skills participants should have.

If your proposal is formally sponsored by an AMIA Committee, be sure to note this in your description so it can be considered during the review process.(Required.)
ABSTRACT FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES & PRELIMINARY PROGRAM (maximum 150 words).

Drawing information from above provide an engaging description of your session or workshop for attendees. The abstract should expand on your title and clearly convey the focus, value, and objectives of the session.

This description will be used in the preliminary online program and should be written with attendees in mind. If your proposal is selected, you will have an opportunity to edit this text; however, edits may not significantly change the topic of the session.

Abstracts exceeding 150 words will be edited by the Conference Committee.(Required.)
SESSION CHAIR [If not the proposer.  Leave blank if you will be the session chair.]
CO-CHAIR: If applicable
SPEAKER ONE
SPEAKER TWO
SPEAKER THREE
SPEAKER FOUR
SPEAKER NOTES. Please include any information reviewers may find helpful about the speakers. Also, please note any speaker that is critical to the viability of the session - speakers are limited to two presentations during the conference.
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION you may want to include about your session.  This may include special schedule requests and any other information you feel may be important for the committee to consider.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSAL!

Please note that there is no PRINT option for the form. 
You may choose to print the individual pages of your form as you go from your browser print options, but once the form is submitted it will not be possible for you to review or print your Proposal.

You will receive a confirmation of your submission within a few days. 
If you do not receive confirmation, please contact
program@amiaconference.com

Deadline is 5:00pm, June 1, 2026.
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