2027 Request for Proposals

LeadingAge Georgia's 2027 Conference & EXPO to be held at The Westin Hotel in Chattanooga, TN, on March 15-17, 2027. This event offers presenters an unparalleled forum to showcase a variety of forward-thinking ideas and innovations in senior care and services.

Theme
As you develop your proposal, please keep our 2027 conference theme, The Power of Now, in mind.

Across aging services, leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges, and remarkable opportunities. The choices we make today will shape the experience of aging for years to come. We encourage proposals that inspire action, share practical solutions, and help attendees focus on what matters most right now. Because progress doesn't happen someday, it starts now.

Content Expectations
Presentations must align with LeadingAge Georgia’s mission to expand possibilities for aging and support those who care for older adults.

• Sessions should be educational, evidence-informed, non-commercial, inclusive, and applicable to real-world practice.
• Sessions must educate and support learning; therefore, presenters may not sell, promote, or pitch any specific products and/or services.
• Topics should be relevant to aging services providers and applicable to their settings.
• Speakers must be knowledgeable and experienced, especially with the LeadingAge audience.
• We welcome a range of voices and perspectives, and encourage balanced representation across backgrounds and identities in all panels.
• Sessions should include the voice of elders, especially when the content touches on the resident/client experience.
• Be mindful of the language you use. Refer to LeadingAge’s Anti-Ageism Quick Guide to ensure your proposal reflects person-centered values and language.
• Tailor the information to the intended audience.
• To maximize attendee engagement and scheduling flexibility, the preferred session length is 60 minutes.

Timeliness and Communication
Presenters must be responsive to communication from LeadingAge Georgia staff, adhere to deadlines, and promptly provide any requested information or materials.

Presentation Materials
Final presentation slides and any handouts must be submitted in digital format no later than 10 business days prior to the scheduled session unless otherwise stated.

Format and Technology
Presenters must indicate their preferred session format (e.g., individual presenter, panel, interactive) and identify any Audio/Visual or space requirements at the time of proposal submission. As needed, we may work with you to refine your AV or physical setup requirements based on equipment availability and what is most appropriate for the event.

Presenter Responsibilities
Presenters should remain responsive to LeadingAge Georgia communications. Association Member Presenters will receive complimentary registration for the day they are presenting. Participation in other portions of the event may require registration.

Presenter Fees
LeadingAge Georgia is a nonprofit association and does not offer speaker fees or honoraria for breakout sessions.

Recording and Distribution
Sessions may be recorded and used for educational or promotional purposes.

Audience
Our Annual Conference & Expo welcomes approximately 130 professionals from across Georgia's aging services continuum. Education sessions are suited for knowledgeable C-suite executives; directors of nursing; nursing home & assisted living administrators; affordable housing owner and agent staff, including executives and onsite management; service coordinators working on HUD elderly properties; and staff in finance, social work, rehabilitation, human resources, recreation & activities, dietary, and admissions.

Key staff of all types of aging services providers may attend, including skilled nursing facilities, affordable senior housing, life plan retirement communities, and assisted living communities.

Evaluation Criteria
The LeadingAge Georgia Education Committee will evaluate submissions based on:

• Learning approaches suitable for adult learners (interactive sessions are encouraged).
• Timeliness and relevance of topics to a broad audience.
• Practical, replicable content, and thought-leading ideas.
• Clarity and depth of session content and education methods that enhance the learning experience.
• Qualifications and expertise of speakers.

Please note that we may collaborate with you to refine the title and/or the session content for our audience.

Submission Requirements
If selected to participate in a LeadingAge Georgia program, speakers agree to:

• Availability: Speakers must agree to speak onsite at The Westin Chattanooga (801 Pine St, Chattanooga, TN 37402) on March 15, 16, or 17, 2027. Keep the program/event dates open until notified of your proposal status.
• Deadline: All proposals must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Due to peer review and the lead time required for continuing education applications, late submissions may not be accepted.
• Changes: Once a proposal is submitted, no changes will be accepted. If a session is selected, speakers will have an opportunity to submit updates to the content and speaker information.
• Business Members/Sponsors: If selected to present, businesses are required to join as an Associate Member or Sponsor of LeadingAge Georgia.
• Session Materials: Submit all session materials in digital format no later than 10 business days in advance.

Thank you for your interest in presenting with LeadingAge Georgia. We are committed to providing high-quality, mission-aligned educational development for professionals caring for older adults in communities across the state.