Welcome, Presenters!
The 2027 NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo is a great opportunity for our members to share innovative ideas with the community. Whether you’ve been working on a project for 10 years, you tried out a new method for staff training that was majorly effective, or you would like to spread the word on how you’ve successfully marketed new programs, this is the premier event for you to do so. Our members want to learn tactical strategies to take back to their campuses with them, so proposals that highlight actionable outcomes will have the best chance to stand out this year.
This page will continue to be updated with presenter information, timelines, and resources. Come back soon!
What do you need to do before submitting a proposal?
- Understand 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 NIRSA 2027 is currently scheduled to open in early December.
- Consider what the Programming Committee is looking for this year
- The programming committee is on the hunt for proposals that clearly define actionable outcomes for attendees!
- Review the PDF proposal outline and presenter resources so you can have all of your materials prepared and thoroughly crafted.
- Be mindful of the proposal submission deadlines for the various formats.
- General Education Session (lecture-style, and panel-style), Expo Session and Virtual Session proposals are due September 18.
- Accepted Virtual Session presenters are responsible for recording and uploading their recorded session(s) by December 1.
- Poster Session proposals are due December 18.
Opens: August 3
Deadline: September 18
General Education Sessions & Panel Session Proposals
This year, we’re opening proposal applications for lecture-style and panel-style sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Lectures are the classic classroom style session, whereas panels are hosted by a small group of experts who offer their unique perspectives on common experiences.
👉 Here’s an outline of the General & Panel Proposal Application!
👉 Submit your General Ed Session & Panel Session Proposal here
Opens: August 3
Deadline: September 18
20-minute Expo Session Proposals
Last year we had Expo sessions and learned a lot. While this isn’t the place for sales demos, this is a great place for associate members to share educational content with campus partners. This is the best spot for quick, powerful bursts of content and best practices that you and your colleagues can share with one another. We’ll make sure the audience can hear you loud and clear. If you’re interested in a sales demo, contact Nick Zumbrun.
👉 Here’s an outline of the Expo Session Proposal Application!
👉 Submit your Expo Session Proposal here
Opens: August 3
Deadline: September 18
Virtual Session Proposals
We’ll be sharing a selection of pre-recorded sessions virtually through the PheedLoop app this year. If you’re unsure about making it to Kansas City, please consider submitting a virtual session proposal!
👉 Here’s an outline of the Virtual Proposal Application!
👉 Submit your Virtual Session Proposal here
Opens: August 3
Deadline: December 18
Poster Presentation Proposals
Poster Presentations are ideal for sharing research, pilot programs, case studies, and emerging ideas in a visual, interactive format.
👉 Here’s an outline of the Poster Proposal Application!
👉 Submit your poster proposal here