Advancing practice conference

Call for session proposal 

Call for session proposals

Our call for session proposals is open. More details below. 

Help us to showcase the excellence in advancing practice by submitting session proposals to present at the upcoming conference. 

We invite you to propose sessions around the subject, knowledge, questions, topics, strategies, and discussions you are most compelled to explore interactively with others.

By presenting you will:

  • Increase your visibility throughout the advancing practice community 
  • Network with ground-breaking thought leaders and have a unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned experts in enhanced, advanced, consultant practice, and supervision
  • Share your wisdom gained from years of hard-earned experience
  • Demonstrate your expertise with peers and colleagues from across the country
  • Advance your profession and help drive continued innovation and growth.

Speaking at the conference is a great platform to share your leadership, knowledge, lessons learned, and expertise. You’ll also have unique opportunities to meet and connect with other conference speakers and network with a national community of exceptional advanced practice leaders. 

Please note: The Centre for Advancing Practice will record all sessions for on demand access after the conference.

Prefer to submit a research poster? Take a look at our call for poster abstracts page.

Session Proposal Deadline

Session Proposal Deadline

23:59 28th July 2023

Presenting opportunities: 

This year’s conference will bring multiple opportunities for engagement and presenting. On this page, you will find a list of formats to guide your session proposal application. 

Facilitate the deep-dive exploration of a critical topic 

Duration: 1 hour, capacity: unlimited. 

Location: It is preferred that keynote speaker present live from our Birmingham venue, however virtual presentation can be arranged. 

Date(s): 8 and 9 November (actual day and session time to be confirmed) 

Proposal should include: 

– Presentation title 

– Description (for programme) 

– Presenter’s name(s)  

– Presenter’s title(s) 

– Affiliation(s)

– Abstract (no more than 600 words). 

Those submitting are encouraged to clearly explain why the audience would be interested in the proposal and what they hope the audience will take away from the session. 

Opportunity: Facilitate an informative and interactive workshop centered around a specific critical, relevant, or emerging topic. 

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Virtual presentation 

Date(s): 8 and 9 November (actual day and session time to be confirmed) 

Proposal should include: 

– Presentation title 

– Description 

– Presenter’s name(s)  

– Presenter’s title(s) 

– Affiliation(s) 

– Intended audience 

– Session format (presentation and discussion). 

Those submitting are encouraged to clearly explain why the audience would be interested in the proposal and what they hope the audience will take away from the session. 

Present real-life approaches / solutions to current challenges to inspire and support others in the community. 

Duration: 10 minutes

Location: Pre-record 

Date(s): 8 and 9 November (actual day and session time to be confirmed)

Proposal should include: 

– Presentation title 

– Description 

– Presenter’s name(s)  

– Presenter’s title(s) 

– Affiliation(s) 

– Intended audience 

How are sessions selected?

The programme committee will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:  

– Accuracy and completion of all required information  

– Alignment with conference themes and principles  

– Clarity and relevance of topic  

– Originality 

– Clear demonstration of content presentation using a virtual platform  

– Content right sized and appropriate for the length of the session  

– Fresh and innovative approaches to learning  

– Involvement of lived experience (case studies)  

– Measurable outcomes  

– Organisation, outline, and session flow  

– Relevant skill-building and tools for practical application  

– Transferable applications: takeaways, directives, and goal setting opportunities 

Timeline

  • – Mid June 2023 – Call for proposals opens 
  • – 28 July 2023 11:59 pm – Call for proposals closes 
  • – July / August 2023 – Committee reviews proposals 
  • – End of August 2023 – Notice emailed to successful speakers 
  • – September 2023 – Session date and time emailed to speakers 
  • – 13 October 2023 – Deadline for presentations uploaded 
  • – 8 and 9November – Conference

Please note: Some of these dates are subject to change, we will continue to update this page during the planning process.. 

Submit your proposal

  • Within your submission, we ask you to provide your name and email address. We collect this personal data so that we can inform you of the outcome of the marking process. All speakers must also be mentioned by name and title /organisation.  Please see the NHS England privacy notice for further information about how we collect and process personal data and your rights regarding that process.
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