Introduction and Presenter Acceptance
The 2026 Alaska Chapter conference committee is now accepting submissions for speaking engagements for the conference in Wasilla on December 2-4, 2026.
Conference Theme: A Place for all Alaskan Learners
All speakers must be available to speak on all or any of the session days as sessions will be assigned time slots.
All speakers MUST register for the conference. A discount of 20% will be offered to selected speakers for FULL conference registrations (does not apply to daily rates). No compensation will be provided for speaking, expenses, travel, or lodging.
Primary preference will be given to:
Relate to the conference theme.
Offer a fresh perspective.
Are relevant and of interest.
Have measurable and achievable learning objectives and call to action.
Proposals that include students, teachers, or administrators.
Conference Theme: A Place for all Alaskan Learners
All speakers must be available to speak on all or any of the session days as sessions will be assigned time slots.
All speakers MUST register for the conference. A discount of 20% will be offered to selected speakers for FULL conference registrations (does not apply to daily rates). No compensation will be provided for speaking, expenses, travel, or lodging.
Primary preference will be given to:
Relate to the conference theme.
Offer a fresh perspective.
Are relevant and of interest.
Have measurable and achievable learning objectives and call to action.
Proposals that include students, teachers, or administrators.
Desired topics:
Deciding whether to Renovate or Replace
Rural & maintenance concerns
Construction contractor’s presentations
Impacts of space design on student performance and outcomes
Educational models
Transitioning from construction to O&M
Playgrounds
Computerized maintenance mgt. system (CMMS)
Alternative energies
Student mental health/trauma engaged design
Furniture for Schools
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: August 7, 2026
Speakers notified on/about: August 28, 2026
Please note the sessions are to be educational in nature. Sales, product, or marketing presentations will not be accepted.
Presenter Acceptance
Each speaker, including all co-speakers agree to the terms below when submitting a presentation.
I will participate in this program and understand my submission indicates my commitment to participate, my permission for A4LE and its agents to use my name and to reproduce and distribute all or selected portions of my presentation in printed, audio video or electronic format. I hereby waive all right of payment for this license.
I further agree to register and pay for the conference and to notify any co-presenters of this same obligation.
I understand that A4LE will provide a projector, screen, microphone, and speakers for the room. I further understand that I am required to supply a laptop or device with applicable adapters to run my presentation.
Additional equipment needs must be submitted and will be at my expense. The Association for Learning Environments will make every effort to accommodate special requests; however, we do not guarantee it. I also understand there is a charge for a room change, additional equipment and that if I change the room from the original set up the charge will be at my personal expense.
PRESENTATIONS: Presentations for posting to the website for attendees are due 2 weeks prior to the event in a PDF format totaling no more than 10 MG. Anything received after the deadline will be posted as quickly as possible post event.
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