Call for Proposals

Skill Building Workshop (60/90 minutes):
Provides an in-depth interactive training to increase attendees’ knowledge and skills about a topic of interest to target audience. Submissions must show evidence that the workshop will engage attendees in learning and using best practices for adult learners. Attendees will leave with tools and resources.

• Highly interactive
• At least 2/3 of time should be interactive (i.e. polls, breakout groups, activity, etc.)
• Maximum of 3 presenters
• Diverse representation of sectors and demographics

Panel (60 minutes):
Provides a meaningful environment where subject matter experts can share knowledge and insights on a relevant topic in public health. Panelists are encouraged to represent multiple sectors and bring unique and diverse perspectives to the conversation.

• Low interaction
• At least 15 minutes for Q&A
• 1 moderator
• Maximum of 4 panelists
• Diverse representation of sectors and demographics

Presentation Format* (60 minutes):
Provides an opportunity for attendees to hear the latest information from presenters on current research and/or public health practice. The topic can be a tool or practice, a data source, or method that is important to public health research or practice. Submissions must show evidence that the presentation will engage attendees in learning and using best practices for adult learners. Attendees will leave with tools and resources.

• Medium interaction
• At least 15 minutes for Q&A
• 15-60 minute
• Maximum of 3 presenters per session

* Speakers will potentially share up to a 60-minute session based on topic/theme, and will be at the discretion of the Healthier Texas Summit planning committee. Please submit proposal as if you were presenting for the full 60 minutes.

• Max of 8 words
• Simple, catchy, strong keywords
• Review tips for support

• Max of 80 words
• Clear, simple sentences

Note: For a session to be eligible for Continuing Education Credit, each presenter or panelist must provide an abstract free of trade and/or commercial product names.

• Max of 50 words
• 3 clear, measurable learning objectives that reflect the scope of the session, using verbs such as Explain, Demonstrate, Analyze, Formulate, Discuss, Compare, Differentiate, Describe, Name, Assess, Evaluate, Identify, Design, Define, or List

Note: DO NOT USE “To understand” or “To learn” as objectives, as they are not measurable.

• Max of 200 words
• Describe how this session is relevant, groundbreaking and/or significant to the theme and track

• Max of 200 words
• Describe how this session will engage your audience. Provide specifics on the use of instructional design best practices and the use of specific interventions (i.e. polls, activities, breakout groups, etc.) that meet diverse learning styles

Note: Does not apply to panel presentations

• Attach evidence-based*, accessible resources and tools (i.e. handouts, literature) that connect to the learning objectives of the session. These resources will be provided to the attendees at the end of the presentation

Select the top 2 audience sectors most likely to attend

• Academic Research Institutes
• Education (k-12 and Higher Education)
• Government
• Healthcare
• NGOs (nonprofit, faith-based, coalitions, etc.)
• Private Sector
• Public Health

Select the primary institution in which the project, program or research occurs.

• Academic & Research Institution
• Business
• Clinical Setting
• Community-based Setting (non-healthcare)
• K-12 School
• Other

• Max of 100 words
• Describe the diversity by sector and demographics amongst presenter(s) (moderator included):
• Please select the Race(s) your proposed speakers identify with (choose all that apply):
  • White
  • Black/African American
  • Asian
  • American Indian/Alaska Native
  • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• Do your speakers identify as Latino/a/e/x? (choose all that apply):
  • Yes
  • No
  • Prefer not to respond
• Please enter the geographic location of each speaker (i.e. Austin Texas)
• Please select the gender identities of your proposed speakers (choose all that apply):
  • Male
  • Female
  • Transgender
  • Non-Binary
  • Prefer not to respond
• Please select the sectors of your proposed speakers (choose all that apply):
  • Academic Research Institution
  • Business/Workplace
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • K-12 Education System
  • Non-Government Organization (non-profit, faith-based, coalition, etc.)
  • Other:

• List of Name, Title, Organization, and contact information for each presenter and moderator
• Short biography for each speaker (100 words maximum)
• Headshot for each speaker

Note: For a session to be eligible for Continuing Education Credit, each presenter or panelist must provide a signed Conflict of Interest (Disclosure) form with a relevant Qualification Statement (This form will be emailed to speakers whose submission is accepted)