28th International Families and Fathers HOPE Talk & Workshop Proposal Form |
HOPE 2027
Presenter Application Form
HOPE Talks & Workshop Proposals of Purpose • Presence
The Vision of HOPE 2027
A Message from Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
Fathers and Families Coalition of America
My colleagues,
Welcome to the HOPE 2027 Call for Workshop Proposals and HOPE Talks.
Since 1996, the Fathers and Families Coalition of America has stood on a simple but powerful belief: families matter, parents matter, fathers matter, and when we invest in people, communities grow stronger.
For our 28th International Families and Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, we are gathering around one word:
HOPE.
Hope is not only a feeling. Hope is a force. It begins within, strengthens families, and moves outward into communities, organizations, and systems.
At HOPE 2027, we are inviting presenters, practitioners, parents, researchers, leaders, authors, couples, community advocates, Head Start professionals, and people with lived experience to bring forward messages that are inspirational, influential, and impactful. This is more than a conference submission form—this is an invitation to help create an exceptional experience.
Already, HOPE 2027 is taking shape with confirmed international speakers, specialized Partner Pavilions, and organizational trainings centered around health, mental health, leadership development, and family engagement strategies.
When you join us, you are not just delivering a session. You are coming as a participant, a learner, a vendor, an author, and an active contributor to the larger Fathers and Families Coalition of America family.
Two Ways to Share Your Voice
1. Workshop Presentations
Workshops are 60- or 75-minute sessions designed to provide deep, practical skill-building, inspiration, and tools that participants can immediately implement in their respective programs, agencies, and communities.
2. HOPE Talks
HOPE Talks are 15-minute, high-impact presentations designed to inspire action and deliver three practical takeaways we call Hope Nuggets. Rooted in the philosophies of Ikigai (purpose) and Ichi-go Ichi-e (treasuring this unrepeatable moment), a HOPE Talk must keep people in the present while looking to the future.
💡 Submitting for Both? If you submit both a Workshop and a HOPE Talk, your workshop will be evaluated first. Once your workshop is provisionally accepted and registered, our team will review your HOPE Talk proposal. Because of this reciprocal setup, there is a very high probability of selection. Be prepared, have fun, and bring your energy!
Presenter Terms & Mutual Commitments
To protect the quality, fairness, and planning integrity of HOPE 2027, please review the following operational guidelines before submitting. This proposal process is optional, but by choosing to submit, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
📋 Provisional Acceptance & Selection Policy
Due to a high volume of submissions, our committee operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served selection format. If your proposal is accepted, you will receive an official digital notice from FFCA, followed by a personal phone call from our team. All selections are strictly provisional until formal registration is completed.
⏱️ Seven-Business-Day Registration Requirement
Per a long-standing organization policy maintained for over 15 years, accepted presenters must complete their Presenter-Only Registration within seven (7) business days of receiving their acceptance notice.
Because this is a reciprocal planning process, this presenter-only rate is unlisted on our public website. If registration is not finalized within this 7-day window, your session slot will be gracefully released to allow space for other candidates under consideration.
Presenter-Only Registration Link: Secure Presenter Registration Here
🏨 Conference Hotel Block Requirement
To preserve our learning community and support venue logistics, all traveling presenters must stay within the official FFCA conference hotel block at the Hilton LAX Hotel. There is no fee required today to secure your hotel room rate; billing is processed only upon your physical check-in.
Official HOPE 2027 Hotel Reservation Page: Reserve Your Hotel Block Room Here
Essential Reference Summary
For your records, please utilize these verified portals throughout your presenter journey:
HOPE 2027 Main Proposal Page: fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/hope-2027-proposals.html
Secure Presenter Portal: 17121.ezfacility.com Presenter Registration
Official Hotel Accommodations: Hilton LAX FFCA Room Block
A Final Word Before You Begin
We are deeply committed to building an exceptional program. Our team is filled with passion, purpose, and care, and we are working tirelessly to ensure your experience on our stage is unforgettable.
Please approach this proposal with courage, creativity, authenticity, and joy. Time moves quickly, but impact lasts forever. Your unique story and perspective might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Click "Next" to begin your HOPE 2027 proposal.
A Message from Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
Fathers and Families Coalition of America
My colleagues,
Welcome to the HOPE 2027 Call for Workshop Proposals and HOPE Talks.
Since 1996, the Fathers and Families Coalition of America has stood on a simple but powerful belief: families matter, parents matter, fathers matter, and when we invest in people, communities grow stronger.
For our 28th International Families and Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, we are gathering around one word:
HOPE.
Hope is not only a feeling. Hope is a force. It begins within, strengthens families, and moves outward into communities, organizations, and systems.
At HOPE 2027, we are inviting presenters, practitioners, parents, researchers, leaders, authors, couples, community advocates, Head Start professionals, and people with lived experience to bring forward messages that are inspirational, influential, and impactful. This is more than a conference submission form—this is an invitation to help create an exceptional experience.
Already, HOPE 2027 is taking shape with confirmed international speakers, specialized Partner Pavilions, and organizational trainings centered around health, mental health, leadership development, and family engagement strategies.
When you join us, you are not just delivering a session. You are coming as a participant, a learner, a vendor, an author, and an active contributor to the larger Fathers and Families Coalition of America family.
Two Ways to Share Your Voice
1. Workshop Presentations
Workshops are 60- or 75-minute sessions designed to provide deep, practical skill-building, inspiration, and tools that participants can immediately implement in their respective programs, agencies, and communities.
2. HOPE Talks
HOPE Talks are 15-minute, high-impact presentations designed to inspire action and deliver three practical takeaways we call Hope Nuggets. Rooted in the philosophies of Ikigai (purpose) and Ichi-go Ichi-e (treasuring this unrepeatable moment), a HOPE Talk must keep people in the present while looking to the future.
💡 Submitting for Both? If you submit both a Workshop and a HOPE Talk, your workshop will be evaluated first. Once your workshop is provisionally accepted and registered, our team will review your HOPE Talk proposal. Because of this reciprocal setup, there is a very high probability of selection. Be prepared, have fun, and bring your energy!
Presenter Terms & Mutual Commitments
To protect the quality, fairness, and planning integrity of HOPE 2027, please review the following operational guidelines before submitting. This proposal process is optional, but by choosing to submit, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
📋 Provisional Acceptance & Selection Policy
Due to a high volume of submissions, our committee operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served selection format. If your proposal is accepted, you will receive an official digital notice from FFCA, followed by a personal phone call from our team. All selections are strictly provisional until formal registration is completed.
⏱️ Seven-Business-Day Registration Requirement
Per a long-standing organization policy maintained for over 15 years, accepted presenters must complete their Presenter-Only Registration within seven (7) business days of receiving their acceptance notice.
Because this is a reciprocal planning process, this presenter-only rate is unlisted on our public website. If registration is not finalized within this 7-day window, your session slot will be gracefully released to allow space for other candidates under consideration.
Presenter-Only Registration Link: Secure Presenter Registration Here
🏨 Conference Hotel Block Requirement
To preserve our learning community and support venue logistics, all traveling presenters must stay within the official FFCA conference hotel block at the Hilton LAX Hotel. There is no fee required today to secure your hotel room rate; billing is processed only upon your physical check-in.
Official HOPE 2027 Hotel Reservation Page: Reserve Your Hotel Block Room Here
Essential Reference Summary
For your records, please utilize these verified portals throughout your presenter journey:
HOPE 2027 Main Proposal Page: fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/hope-2027-proposals.html
Secure Presenter Portal: 17121.ezfacility.com Presenter Registration
Official Hotel Accommodations: Hilton LAX FFCA Room Block
A Final Word Before You Begin
We are deeply committed to building an exceptional program. Our team is filled with passion, purpose, and care, and we are working tirelessly to ensure your experience on our stage is unforgettable.
Please approach this proposal with courage, creativity, authenticity, and joy. Time moves quickly, but impact lasts forever. Your unique story and perspective might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Click "Next" to begin your HOPE 2027 proposal.