Share Your Expertise: Be a Presenter at the 2025 ACCT Conference!

Are you an expert in the field? Do you have valuable insights and experiences to share with your peers? If so, we want to hear from you!

The deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the 2025 ACCT Conference is fast approaching! You have only 4 weeks left to apply, with the Call for Presenter Deadline set for May 31, 2024, at 11:59pm MDT (Denver, USA time).

How to Submit a Proposal:

To submit a proposal, please click here. For any inquiries, feel free to contact us at workshops@acctinfo.org.

Requested Presentation Topics Include:

• Gear Selection, Care, and Inspection

• Unique Needs of Camps

• Vendor Panel with Accredited Vendors (PVMs)

• Documentation Best Practices

• Wood Fasteners and Bolts

• Scaling Operations from Small to Large

• Innovative Portable Activities

• Business Management for Owners

• Wilderness Rescues and First Aid

• Tree Health Basics for Staff

• Site Visit Preparation

• Work/Life Balance Strategies

• University Course Challenges and Solutions

Don't forget, main presenters receive a 50% discount on conference registration!

Session Tracks and Importance:

At our conference, we provide several session tracks specifically designed to address various facets of the aerial adventure and challenge course industry. It's important to grasp the importance of these tracks when preparing and submitting a session for consideration. Below, you'll find detailed information on each of these tracks.

• FP - Facilitation / Programming: Tailored for facilitators, challenge course managers, trainers/testers, and those seeking to enhance their program delivery or build new programming strategies.

• IB - Industry / Business: Designed for individuals and companies seeking detailed insights into the industry, featuring discussions with ACCT leadership and industry experts.

• OM - Operations / Management: Targeted at individuals serving in management roles within the industry, providing insights into operational and managerial aspects of adventure parks and challenge course programs.

• TR – Trainer: Intended for trainers, operations personnel, and vendors focusing on practitioner training in the adventure and challenge course industry.

• TT - Technical Topics: Geared towards individuals interested in the technical aspects of the challenge course industry, including workshops relevant to ACCT Inspector Certification Exam (ICE) applicants.

Additional Considerations for Workshop Submissions:

• Audience consideration, including varying skill levels and focus areas.

• Crafting creative and descriptive workshop titles within the six-word limit.

We've received feedback from attendees of our 2024 conference, highlighting the incredible professional development opportunities provided by industry experts. We invite you to join us in Cleveland in 2025 and share your expertise! We look forward to receiving your proposals!