2027 Call For Speakers
Advancing Connections 2027
Share Your Expertise at Advancing Connections 2027
AAPPR is seeking thought leaders, practitioners and subject matter experts to share practical, relevant and forward-thinking education with physician and provider recruitment professionals from across the country.
Bring your experience, insights and ideas to Louisville and help shape the conversations that move the profession forward.
As an exclusive benefit of AAPPR membership, members who are selected to present a session will receive a complimentary full conference registration. A maximum of two complimentary registrations will be awarded per session.
Share Your Expertise
Speaking Opportunities Throughout the Year
Although the Annual Conference Call for Speakers closes in September, AAPPR accepts speaker applications throughout the year for additional educational opportunities. Interested speakers may indicate all formats they would consider when submitting their information.
Annual Conference
Present to physician and provider recruitment professionals at AAPPR's largest educational event of the year.
Affiliate Conferences
Share relevant education with AAPPR regional and affiliate communities throughout the year.
Live Webinars
Lead an interactive virtual session addressing timely challenges, strategies and opportunities.
On-Demand Education
Contribute educational content members can access when it best fits their professional development needs.
A Note About Advancing Connections
AAPPR prioritizes original content for the Annual Conference. Content that has been previously presented elsewhere may still be considered, but original educational content will receive stronger consideration during the review process.
Annual Conference proposals are due September 18, 2026. Notifications for selected Annual Conference sessions are anticipated in October or November.
Before You Submit
Important Information Regarding Proposal Submissions
AAPPR's primary educational goal is to address the most pressing current and emerging trends, issues and solutions affecting physician and provider recruitment professionals.
Strong proposals should help attendees apply what they learn, improve their work and return to their organizations with useful strategies, ideas and perspectives.
Focus on current or emerging challenges, opportunities and solutions affecting the profession.
Give attendees ideas, tools or strategies they can use beyond the conference session itself.
Keep the needs and experience of physician and provider recruitment professionals at the center of the session.
Align Your Topic
AAPPR Competency Model
Educational topics are also aligned with the AAPPR Competency Model, which outlines the behavioral competencies and knowledge areas needed for effective performance within physician and provider recruitment.
Review the model as you develop your proposal and consider how your session supports the continued growth and development of recruitment professionals.
View Competency Model
Questions About Your Proposal?
Have an Idea but Need Help Shaping It?
Jessica Fraga, AAPPR's Director of Professional Development and Solutions, is available to answer questions about the submission process and whether your topic may be a good fit.
Questions about submitting a proposal? Contact Jessica at jfraga@aappr.org .
Thank you for sharing your ideas and expertise!
AAPPR Member Resource
Want Help Strengthening Your Presentation Idea?
Watch the on-demand AAPPR webinar Three Simple Questions to Reignite Your Presentation Design Process . Diane Elkins shares a practical approach to designing learning experiences, moving beyond information-heavy presentations and writing session descriptions that can better capture the attention of both review committees and attendees.
Presented by Diane Elkins, Co-Founder, Artisan Learning
Have an Idea Worth Sharing?
Help shape the education at Advancing Connections 2027. Submit your proposal by September 18, 2026 and share your experience, insights and expertise with the AAPPR community.
Submit Your ProposalSeparate Keynote Submission Process
Interested in Being Considered as a Keynote Speaker?
AAPPR also accepts keynote proposals for its Annual Conference and Regional Conferences. Use the keynote proposal form to submit a speaker and presentation for consideration. Keynote proposals are reviewed separately from the educational breakout session proposals described above.