Information for Presenters
The 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference & Expo is an incredible opportunity to share your ideas, expertise, and innovations with a vibrant community of professionals. We are so grateful for the amazing contributions we’ve received in the past, and we can’t wait to see the exciting, groundbreaking proposals that will shape this year’s event. Get ready to inspire, connect, and collaborate with your community—your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear it! This page will continue to be updated with program details for presenters.
Call for Proposals – Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference.
Notifications have been sent to all submitters. Please check your email for your proposal status.
If your proposal was accepted, the PheedLoop Speaker Portal includes instructions for uploading materials, updating your bio, and communicating with conference staff.
Poster Presentation Display Specifications
To ensure your poster fits comfortably within the display area, please review the following guidelines:
Display Setup
- Two posters will be displayed per cork board
Maximum Poster Dimensions
- Landscape orientation: May not exceed 36” wide x 36” tall
- Portrait orientation: 24” wide x 36” tall (vertical layout encouraged)
Posters that exceed these dimensions may not fit properly within the designated display area.
Presenters are encouraged to incorporate the official NIRSA logo and elements from the 2026 brand guide into their design. Please use approved logo files and follow brand guidelines when doing so.
Presenter Resources
Use these tools as you prepare or refine your proposal:
- NIRSA Core Competency Guide
- Tips for Writing Learning Outcomes (University of Arkansas)
- Learning Outcomes Handout (UC San Diego)
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A Resource Guide for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (members only)
- Presenting for Impact: Presentation Skills Training (Tagoras)
- NIRSA Presenter Information & Resources
Slide Deck
Requirements for Speaking at a NIRSA Event
NIRSA membership is required for all presenters. Proposals may be submitted without active membership, but accepted presenters must hold a membership prior to the event.
Presenters must agree to NIRSA’s speaker terms and conditions before submitting a proposal.
All presenters must register for the conference. Registration for the 2026 event will open in early December.
How Are Submissions Reviewed?
NIRSA uses a double-blind review process involving 50+ trained reviewers. Submissions are evaluated for:
- Strength and clarity of learning objectives
- Relevance to audience needs
- Alignment with NIRSA competencies and topic areas
- Program design and delivery approach
- Potential to inspire growth, innovation, or action
- Overall quality
The NIRSA Conference Programming Committee also reviews for learning outcome quality and alignment with conference priorities.
Strategic Framework & Topic Priorities
NIRSA’s strategic framework guides educational programming.
For 2024–2027, top priorities include:
- Professional Pipeline
- Advocacy
- Wellbeing
CE Credit Information
All sessions are evaluated for eligibility to provide CE Credits for those pursuing the CSAEd™ certification. Learn more on the CSAEd partnership webpage.
