The Call for Presenters for the CWDA 2026 Annual Conference on October 14-16 in Anaheim, CA is now open! 

What we are seeking:

Proposals for the 2026 Annual CWDA Conference “CWDA 100: A Century of Impact” are being accepted through Friday, April 10, 2026. As we mark this Centennial milestone, we invite proposals that not only respond to today’s most pressing policy, funding, and practice challenges but also draw upon the achievements and lessons from our collective 100 year legacy as a source of inspiration for the next century of service. We are seeking 90-minute presentations that are interactive, solutions-oriented, grounded in real-world application, and that elevate both the resilience of county systems and the innovation required to serve our communities. Presentations that not only share knowledge but also equip attendees with actionable strategies to navigate an increasingly complex human services landscape are preferred. We are seeking sessions that balance reflection and action, honoring the lessons of the past while advancing bold, practical solutions that will shape the future of human services for the next century.

Read full RFP form details here.

Deadline for submissions is 9:00 P.M. PT, Friday, April 10, 2026.

Please see the information sheet on submissions below, including questions in the online form. Submissions will only be accepted via our online form.

Please note the following before submitting:

• Read through the “What To Include In Your Proposal” section prior to filling out the RFP form. 
• List the names, titles, organizations, and emails of ALL panelists who will be involved in the presentation. This is required for submission.
• No more than four panelists will be allowed per presentation for panel sessions.
• Sessions with only one proposed speaker are discouraged.
• Presenters who are county human services staff, who would have otherwise attended the CWDA Conference, will be expected to pay the full registration fee if they are selected to present. CWDA covers the travel costs (if applicable) of non-county speakers and allows those non-county speakers to attend sessions on the day of their presentation only; however, we do encourage non-county speakers to attend the entire conference for the full registration fee.
• Should Sponsors/Exhibitors or other vendors be interested in making a presentation, we have made a demo option available under certain sponsorship levels. Vendors are otherwise prohibited from submitting proposals and from being on presentation panels but may assist and advise panels to support preparation for the presentation and are welcome to attend breakout sessions.
• Questions on submitting a presentation proposal can be directed here.

Sponsors: Sponsorship opportunities will be available soon. To have your name and company added to the sponsorship interest list, please contact Melissa Pottorff, CMP.