The National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders (NAWHSL) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 1967. NAWHSL was founded by women, with a goal of serving and empowering all. Our association welcomes all traffic safety advocates including but not limited to government employees, Highway Safety Office staff, safety partners, educators, and volunteers.

NAWHSL is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for our 2026 Annual Conference. The conference will be held from August 27 - 29, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NAWHSL is dedicated to providing the highway safety community with the latest information, training, and resources to enhance traffic safety across the national. Our annual conference serves as a vital platform for sharing knowledge, discussing new technologies and concepts, and addressing the ongoing challenges in traffic safety.

We invite traffic safety professionals, law enforcement professionals, subject matter experts, traffic safety advocates, highway safety offices, public health entities, and other stakeholders to submit proposals for presentations that will educate, engage, and inspire attendees. We are seeking dynamic and informative sessions that offer actionable takeaways for professionals and others in the field of highway safety.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
Selected presenters will be notified by May 1, 2026. If your proposal is selected, you will be provided with detailed information and logistical information along with a request for other required information.
Suggested Topics of Interest:

Occupant Protection including but not limited to:
  • Restraints
  • Speed
  • Child Passenger Safety
  • Community Engagement
Impaired Driving Enforcement & Countermeasures including but not limited to:
  • Advanced DUI/DWI investigation techniques
  • Marijuana and drug-impaired driving
  • New technologies for impaired driving detection
Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety including but not limited to:
  • Safe Use
  • Helmets & Protective Gear
  • Visibility
Technology & Data-Driven Highway Safety Activities including but not limited to:
  • Utilizing data and analytics to identify high-crash areas
  • The use of drones and other new technologies in traffic enforcement
  • Social media and open-source intelligence for traffic safety
Driver Education including but not limited to:
  • High School Driver Education
  • Elder Driving Information
  • Graduated Driver License Information
Legal & Legislative Updates including but not limited to:
  • Recent case law impacting highway safety
  • Navigating legal challenges related to highway safety
Leadership Training & Development

Other Potential Areas including but not limited to:
  • Safe System Approach Implementation Examples
  • Rural Roadway Safety
  • Community Engagement with Underrepresented Populations
  • Other traffic safety topics
Presentation Guidelines:

● Format: Presentations should be designed for a one to two-hour session, including time for Q&A.

● Content: All presentations must be non-commercial. The focus should be on education and training.

● Audience: The target audience consists of highway safety leaders, traffic safety professionals, law enforcement and others from across the nation including U.S. Territories and Commonwealths. Presentations should be tailored to provide practical, relevant, and engaging content for this group.
Submission Process:
Please complete all of the following information in order to be considered by the Conference Committee to present at the 2026 NAWHSL Conference.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Phone

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* 4. Which focus area will your presentation address:

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* 5. Presentation Title:

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* 6. Presentation Abstract (250 - 500 words): A detailed summary of your presentation's content, learning objectives, why it is relevant to the NAWHSL mission and the length of time you would need for your presentation.

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* 7. Brief Biography (50 words): Highlight your experience and expertise related to the topic.

Thank you for submitting your proposal. We look forward to reviewing it for inclusion in our conference program. We will reach out with any questions and to solicit more information as needed.

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