2027 N4A National Convention - "Thrive & Advance" Call for Proposals

N4A invites proposals for concurrent workshop sessions for the National Convention.

The submission deadline is Sunday, January 3, 2027. This year's N4A Convention will be held from June 13-16 at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida. The theme for 2027 is "Thrive & Advance: Championing Student-Athletes and Each Other."

Submissions that align with the Convention theme (Thrive & Advance) and showcase research, best practices, and innovative programs that support and develop student-athletes are encouraged. When proposing sessions, please remember that N4A serves members from all divisions and institutions with varying levels of resources.

Following the submission deadline, N4A leadership will review all proposals and notify submitters whether or not their proposals have been selected by mid-February.

Any questions regarding the submission forms or the N4A Convention can be directed to the Association Manager, Adrien Harraway (aharraway@nacda.com) in the National Office.

Please note: Individuals invited to present and their co-presenters must be active N4A members and must register for the Convention.

Name:

First NameLast Name

Title:

N4A Member or Organization Representative?

Company Name

Institution/Affiliation

Number of years of student-athlete services experience:

Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number

Email Address:

example@example.com

Have you or your co-presenters ever presented at the National Convention before?

If so, what year(s).

Does your ability to attend convention depend on the selection of this proposal?

As it relates to the proposed presentation content, please provide an outline of your current professional responsibilities and indicate the length of time for which you have had oversight of each particular responsibility.

Co-Presenter Information
Up to three individuals may be listed.

Additional presenters may be listed in the session description below.

How many individuals will be presenting?

Name:

First NameLast Name

Title:

Institution/Affiliation

E-mail

example@example.com

N4A Member or Organization Representative?

As it relates to the proposed presentation content, please provide an outline of the individual's current professional responsibilities and indicate the length of time for which he/she has had oversight of each particular responsibility.

Name

First NameLast Name

Title

Institution/Affiliation

E-mail

example@example.com

N4A Member or Organization Representative?

As it relates to the proposed presentation content, please provide an outline of the individual's current professional responsibilities and indicate the length of time for which he/she has had oversight of each particular responsibility.

Name:

First NameLast Name

Title:

Institution/Affiliation:

E-mail

example@example.com

N4A Member or Organization Representative?

As it relates to the proposed presentation content, please provide an outline of the individual's current professional responsibilities and indicate the length of time for which he/she has had oversight of each particular responsibility.

In your opinion, under which programming tracks would your session be most appropriate? (select three (3) that apply)

Session Title (limit is 10-12 words):

What is the format of your proposal?

Other

Session Description (Note: if selected, this description will be used as the session description on the Convention mobile app - 250 word maximum):

0/250

Learning Objectives (500 word maximum):

0/500

AV Equipment (screen, projector) may not be available in all rooms. Could your session be presented without the use of the AV equipment?

If not selected to present at the national convention, I would like my proposal to be considered for future N4A Webinar Series.

Any questions concerning the proposal process may be directed to Adrien Harraway in the National Office at aharraway@nacda.com or 440-788-7481.

Co-Presenter Information #1

Co-Presenter Information #2

Co-Presenter Information #3

Session Information