2026 NYCPG Annual Conference Speaker Proposal

Champions of Change: Addressing Gambling Harms Together

The New York Council on Problem Gambling is announcing a call for proposals for 2026 Annual Conference speakers!

With an average of approximately 300 attendees from across New York State representing prevention, treatment, and recovery services, the Annual Conference is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise on gambling-related topics!

If you're interested in presenting at the 2026 Annual Conference, please review the criteria below and direct any questions to nycpgtraining@nycpg.org.

Criteria for 2026 Annual Conference Speakers:

Preference given to NYS speakers, presentations, and topics demonstrating a strong application to NYS gambling related topics.
NYCPG will waive the cost of registration if selected.
This is an in-person speaking engagement.
Dates for conference are 3/10-3/12/26.
Proposals must be submitted by end of day 10/3/2025.

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* 1. Presenter Name(s) AND credentials (if applicable) as you'd like it to appear in conference materials

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* 2. Are you applying to present with a Co-Presenter or panel? (If no, please place N/A in additional presenter box in question 3).

Yes, I am applying to present with at least one other person

No, I am the only applicant for this workshop/presentation

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* 3. Applicant Contact Information

Agency Affiliation (If Applicable)

Email Address

Phone Number

Street Address

Additional Presenter Names and Emails if multiple presenters:
(Please enter NA if only one presenter applying).

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* 4. Course Outline for proposed workshop:
Example Outline:
Intro
What is Gambling
How gambling impacts health
Warning signs of gambling harm
Brain changes related to addiction
Resources
Closing
Note: Please show a clear connection to gambling and how it related to prevention, treatment, and/or recovery.

Title of Proposed Workshop

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* 5. Description/Overview of content and how it relates to gambling. (3-5 sentences about the presentation, topics that will be covered.) Example: This session will help participants learn what gambling is, the possible warning signs of gambling harms, how to start conversations about gambling, and resources available.

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* 6. Educational goals related to gambling. (3-5 sentences about the expected outcomes and overall goals of the course).

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* 7. Educational Objective(s) (Provide specific objectives that will increase knowledge related to gambling topics). Example: 1. Participants will be able to identify possible warning signs of risky behavior related to substance use and youth gambling. 2. Participants will learn the differences between gaming and gambling. 3 objectives requested. etc.

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Educational Objective 4:

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* 8. Related experience of applicant (Please provide 3-5 sentences of experience related to the workshop that will be delivered. Please include experience of any participating co-presenters/panelist).

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* 9. Training Experience
Please include a summary of any teachings/trainings, relevant to this course work/training. Please include training experience of any participating , co-presenters/panelists.)

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* 10. Please upload resume or CV and include any education, work experience, or background that connects to the topic(s) being discussed.

If you have additional co-presenters/panelists with credentials, please email their resume to nycpgtraining@nycpg.org

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 11. The target audience for this presentation would be
(Please check all that apply)

Individuals in recovery

Peer workforce

Prevention workforce

Treatment workforce

Those serving a special population (please specify- specific population)

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* 12. Presenter Bio: (3-5 Sentences about the speaker's professional experience and what makes them passionate about the topic. To be used to introduce the speaker/marketing. Please include a bio for all speakers including co-presenters and/or panelists.)

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* 13. Please upload a headshot photo to be used in marketing.

Please send additional headshot photos for co-presenters or panelists to nycpgtraining@nycpg.org and note the workshop title and name of the presenter.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 14. Provide website/ social media links to request NYCPG tag in marketing materials. If no social media or website, please add "NA" in other text box.

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Other

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* 15. Indicate the Name(s) of the presenter(s) applying next to credentials or certifications they hold. Please include the name AND the license/credential number. Example: CPP Line (Jane Smith CPP 35628)

CASAC

CPP

CPGC

CRPA

CARC

LMSW

LCSW (including R)

PhD

Psychiatrist/MD

LMHC

Psychologist

LMFT

No Credentials for any presenter/co presenter/panelists applying

Other

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* 16. Would you be willing to do a promo video for your session (30 seconds or less?)

Yes

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* 17. I acknowledge this is an unpaid, in person speaking engagement, from 3/10-3/12/26. If selected, NYCPG will waive the cost of registration for the conference.

I Acknowledge

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* 18. I understand that if I am selected, presentations must demonstrate a clear connection to gambling. New York impact specific topics will be given priority.

I Acknowledge

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* 19. If my presentation is not selected for the NYCPG Annual Conference, I would be interested in doing a presentation at a later time.

Yes

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* 20. I recognize that submitting an incomplete or blank application could affect my chances of being selected for the conference.

Yes

If there are any concerns or items missing from your application, please add any notes/plan to update here:

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* 21. Are you a New York based speaker who lives and/or works in New York State?

Yes

If you would like to expand on this answer, please do so here:

Notification of selection will be provided to speakers by 11/22/25

2026 NYCPG Annual Conference Speaker Proposal

Champions of Change: Addressing Gambling Harms Together

Question Title

* 1. Presenter Name(s) AND credentials (if applicable) as you'd like it to appear in conference materials

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* 2. Are you applying to present with a Co-Presenter or panel? (If no, please place N/A in additional presenter box in question 3).

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* 3. Applicant Contact Information

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* 6. Educational goals related to gambling. (3-5 sentences about the expected outcomes and overall goals of the course).

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* 8. Related experience of applicant (Please provide 3-5 sentences of experience related to the workshop that will be delivered. Please include experience of any participating co-presenters/panelist).

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* 9. Training ExperiencePlease include a summary of any teachings/trainings, relevant to this course work/training. Please include training experience of any participating , co-presenters/panelists.)

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* 10. Please upload resume or CV and include any education, work experience, or background that connects to the topic(s) being discussed.

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* 11. The target audience for this presentation would be(Please check all that apply)

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* 12. Presenter Bio: (3-5 Sentences about the speaker's professional experience and what makes them passionate about the topic. To be used to introduce the speaker/marketing. Please include a bio for all speakers including co-presenters and/or panelists.)

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* 13. Please upload a headshot photo to be used in marketing.

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* 14. Provide website/ social media links to request NYCPG tag in marketing materials. If no social media or website, please add "NA" in other text box.

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* 15. Indicate the Name(s) of the presenter(s) applying next to credentials or certifications they hold. Please include the name AND the license/credential number. Example: CPP Line (Jane Smith CPP 35628)

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* 16. Would you be willing to do a promo video for your session (30 seconds or less?)

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* 17. I acknowledge this is an unpaid, in person speaking engagement, from 3/10-3/12/26. If selected, NYCPG will waive the cost of registration for the conference.

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* 18. I understand that if I am selected, presentations must demonstrate a clear connection to gambling. New York impact specific topics will be given priority.

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* 19. If my presentation is not selected for the NYCPG Annual Conference, I would be interested in doing a presentation at a later time.

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* 20. I recognize that submitting an incomplete or blank application could affect my chances of being selected for the conference.

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* 21. Are you a New York based speaker who lives and/or works in New York State?

* 9. Training Experience
Please include a summary of any teachings/trainings, relevant to this course work/training. Please include training experience of any participating , co-presenters/panelists.)

* 11. The target audience for this presentation would be
(Please check all that apply)