Call for Speakers

Please complete the form below to be considered as a breakout session presenter during Professional Development Day 2025.

This is a great opportunity to share innovative ideas, practical insights, and real-world experiences in the field of project management with fellow professionals and earn PDUs along the way!

Date: October 14, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: The University of Tennessee Conference Center, Knoxville, TN
Theme: Ready, Set, Grow: Level Up Your Leadership & Impact

Proposal submission deadline Monday, September 1, 2025.

Selections will be announced no later than Monday, September 8, 2025. For those topics selected, full presentations will be due by October 1, 2025. For more information please contact: [email protected]

* First Name

* Last Name

* Email

Title and Company

Reminder of what we are looking for:

Topics that explore the functional application of Project Management and topics that take things one step further into our ability to influence change management and process improvement.
Content that expresses new ideas, concepts, and experiences that seek to enhance the understanding of project management practices.
Content that is free of commercial subject matter.
Information reflecting what you would like to present during a 1-hour breakout session.
We request that presentations fit 45 minutes to leave 15 minutes for Q&A.

Example Topics:

Change Management
Process Discovery and Improvement
Storytelling and Presentation Skills
Preparing for and Embracing Change and Transformation
Fostering Engagement
Leadership Styles and Coaching
Inspiring Productivity and Culture
Igniting Innovation and Creativity
Enabling Resilience Through Change
Navigating and Communicating Risk
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration
AI application and use in Project Management
Other Engaging Topics…

* Session Topic

* Session Description: Please provide an abstract of your presentation to be used in marketing materials and programs.

Speaker Bio - this will be used for your introduction if your topic is selected

Optional: Please upload a clip (30-60 Seconds) of you presenting a section of your content or your introduction. This will only be used for the selection process and will not be used in any marketing material.

Photo - to be used in our program if your topic is selected (optional)

Presentation - this is expected to be a full representation of your topic presentation. Edits/Finalizations can be made prior to the event date if your topic is selected.

Any supplemental materials in addition to your presentation (if needed)

* I understand that selections will be announced no later than Monday, September 8, 2025 and all details for the speaking engagement will be confirmed with the email address listed above.

Acknowledge

* I understand that speaking in a breakout session means that I am able to attend the Professional Development Day for free but am not compensated additionally for any time, travel, or materials.

Acknowledge

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