Call For Proposals 2026

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2026 NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 29 – July 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA! The NATA Convention Program Committee (CPC) oversees development of the educational program, which consists of committee-developed programming AND proposal submissions. 

We welcome proposal submissions from NATA members and nonmembers for the following program formats. Be sure to read the proposal guidelines for each program format prior to submission. A non-refundable Proposal Submission Fee applies: $25 NATA members / $50 NATA nonmembers (not including NATA committees or affiliates). 

The deadline for submissions is July 22, 2025.

For 2026, NATA has chosen not to designate a set of themes for the educational programming held at convention. This decision allows for greater flexibility in selecting content that reflects the full spectrum of athletic training practice. By not limiting sessions to a single theme, we’re able to:

  • Prioritize relevance and innovation across all practice settings
  • Elevate member-driven topics that respond to current challenges and opportunities
  • Ensure that each educational offering is aligned with broader professional priorities and emerging trends

We remain committed to providing meaningful, practice-enhancing education—and believe this flexible approach will best support that mission in 2026.

 

Format

Length

# of Speakers

Type

Proposal Guidelines

Lecture

55 minutes

1-2 speakers

Lecture Only

Lec Guidelines

Learning Labs

2 hours

 2 Speakers

1-Hour Lecture & 1-Hour Lab

LL Guidelines

Forums

55 minutes

2 Speakers

15-Minute Lecture and Q&A

Forum Guidelines

Interactive Lecture

55 minutes

1-2 Speakers

Lecture/Discussion

IL Guidelines

 

 

Important Information – read before submitting your proposal

  • Proposal topics must fall within one of the five domains of practice for athletic training. Detailed domain information can be found in the Board of Certification Practice Analysis.
    1. Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy
    2. Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis
    3. Critical Incident Management
    4. Therapeutic Intervention
    5. Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
  • Proposal submissions must avoid any affiliation with a commercial product or service.
  • Proposals must adhere to the Meeting Honoraria/Expense Policy/Complimentary Registration Policy, as it will be strictly enforced.
  • Proposals must be complete and accurate with confirmed topic and list of speakers. Incomplete and/or late proposals will not be considered.
  • After July 22, 2025 the NATA CPC will only approve a speaker change if the original speaker is unable to attend the convention.
  • Due to an increase in proposal submissions and size of the convention facilities, not all proposals will be accepted. Topics will be selected based on the organization of the program, equipment needs (where applicable), quality of content and speakers and significance of the material to the NATA membership.
  • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

  • Submission forms will be available by April 2025. 

  • The deadline for submission is July 22, 2025.

 

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