Submit a Proposal

Throughout the year, we will open up our Call for Speakers for all of our in-person conferences. AHLA posts a Call for Speakers for each conference. The due date for proposals is based on when the conference will be held and is generally 6-9 months prior to the conference. We are currently accepting proposals for following:

Open Calls		Coming Soon
Advising Providers: Legal Strategies for AMCs, Physicians, and Hospitals February 11-13, 2026 Las Vegas, NV Proposals Due: August 8, 2025  AI topics should be submitted to the AI in Health Care conference.		Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues March 18-20, 2026 Baltimore, MD Proposals Due: August 2025
The Complexities of AI in Health Care February 11-13, 2026 Las Vegas, NV Proposals Due: August 8. 2025 Please note: This conference is being co-located with Advising Providers. If you have an AI topic, please submitted it for this conference.		Health Care Transactions April 13-15, 2026 Nashville, TN Proposals Due: October 2025
Long Term and Post-Acute Care Law and Compliance February 23-25, 2026 Nashville, TN Proposals Due: August 15, 2025

The Selection Process

• Most sessions submitted hit the “intermediate” level of audience knowledge, but we accept topics that hit all levels, basic (primer), intermediate, and advanced or masters level topic.
• Each of our in-person conference has a Board appointed planning committee. The individuals on the planning committee are highly qualified experts in the area of focus for the conference. 
• AHLA posts a Call for Speakers for each in-person conference. The due date for proposals is based on when the conference will be held and is generally 6-9 months prior to the conference. (Example: A conference held in the fall will have a due date of early spring that same year)
• The planning begins approximately 4-6 weeks following the due date of the proposals. It is important to submit a proposal prior to the due date to ensure your proposal is included in the materials that the planning committee reviews. 
• AHLA in-person education is the hallmark of the Association. The planning committees strive to plan high quality, practical content that will meet the educational needs of our attendees. Depending on the number of proposals we receive, the topic and speaker selection process can take up to 3-4 months. Speakers who are selected will be contacted by a member of the planning committee. Those who are not selected will hear from AHLA when the agenda for the conference is finalized. This could be up to 4 months after the proposal due date. Your patience during the planning process is very much appreciated.

Selected Speakers

If selected as a speaker, the information you provide will be used in the conference website. Please be sure the spelling is correct and all relevant titles, information about degrees, and credentials are included. Preparing for a session presentation takes time and effort. To support our presenters through this process, we provide some helpful resources and guidance in our In-Person Education Faculty Toolkit. 

All individuals chosen to speak will receive a complimentary registration to the conference. Additionally, speakers traveling from out of town will be reimbursed for the following:

• Incidentals (the allowance is based on the length of the conference)
• Hotel and travel for those who are in-house counsel, compliance officers, academicians, or government representatives. We do not cover hotel and travel for those in private practice or consulting firms. The number of hotel nights covered depends on the length of conference.

For questions, please contact Laurie Garvey. To ensure your proposal is submitted properly, please follow the instructions above.

IDEA Statement of Commitment

AHLA values and seeks to advance and promote Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible participation within the Association. We are committed to having volunteers represent a broad cross-section of gender, race, ethnicity, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, and disability.