Enter the name of the proposed speaker(s). If the speaker is not yet confirmed, enter the individual most likely to present at the time of submission. Speaker substitutions may be made at a later date.

Enter the legal operating name + parent company (if applicable), along with the current professional website URL.

Upload a PDF of the speaker bio, if not included in the above URL

Enter the primary contact email address regarding this submission

Have you previously presented for National PELRA or one of its affiliated local chapters?

If yes, briefly list your most recent speaking engagements as examples (event/year)

If no, list "n/a" or your most recent public sector speaking engagement

Optional: Upload any supporting documentation that strengthens your submission. Limit to one (1) PDF file under 20 MB. Materials may highlight the speaker, the firm, and/or knowledge of public sector experience.

Please select the topic(s) where you can serve as a subject matter presenter and deliver an impactful session. The 2027 Fort Worth Planning Committee has identified priority educational tracks and illustrative sessions they hope to feature. Click the link below to review their vision.

Speaker submissions that align with these tracks and demonstrate relevant professional experience will receive priority review. The Planning Committee also welcomes submissions on other topics and encourages all speakers to apply for consideration.

2027 Fort Worth Educational Tracks (Click to Download)

If you selected OTHER, please provide a brief summary of your proposed session, including the learning objective(s) and the intended target audience.

[Optional] If you selected OTHER, you may upload one (1) supporting PDF of prior presentation materials. The file must be under 20 MB.

Please rate only the topics you selected to present. Topics submitted as “Other” will automatically be assigned a rating of “1” and do not require additional scoring.

Rating Scale
1 – Strong preference; I am highly interested in presenting this topic
2 – I would be pleased to present this topic
3 – I am willing to present this topic if selected

By voluntarily submitting this form, I confirm my interest in working with National PELRA for its annual conference. Submission of this form does not guarantee selection as a speaker. Unless confirmed in writing, I acknowledge that I am not relying on any real or perceived expectation of a speaking engagement or related professional services.

Speaker selections are made objectively and at the sole discretion of National PELRA and the 2027 Fort Worth Planning Committee to ensure a well rounded, high quality educational program.

Compensation, reimbursement, or other monetary considerations are not reviewed until after speaker selection. As a nonprofit organization, and unless otherwise outlined in writing through a separate agreement, speakers may receive limited reimbursement associated with their participation. Information regarding opportunities to exhibit, attend, or sponsor the conference will be provided after selection.

All submissions further acknowledge and agree to the presentation standards of the conference. Educational materials and slides must be provided to attendees and must be free of solicitation or sales content. Presentations may not require attendees to share contact information. All slides will be distributed to attendees as part of a unified conference learning experience.

Further, by completing this online form, National may take photos or videos of any and all Conference events, which make include conference speakers in the media.  By submitting for the conference, you provide your consent to be included in Conference photos and videos for future marketing materials, including materials which may be published by National, its sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors.