Call for Submissions
Preconferences provide an opportunity for disciplinary peers to gather for an extended period to discuss their work related to a particular field of study, theory, perspective, question, controversy, or professional context. When possible and appropriate, relating a preconference to the Annual Meeting theme is encouraged. Use of universal design is expected.
Preconferences differ from regular annual meeting sessions in that the format allows for an in-depth exploration of a topic that would not be possible in a 90-minute session. They differ from courses in that they are not conducted by experts for a less experienced or knowledgeable audience (see the Course Call for Submissions, nor are they intended to be training experiences with specific learning objectives (see the Workshop Call for Submissions).
Attendees and presenters must register for the Annual Meeting in addition to registering for the preconference. Registration fees will be determined by ASA in conjunction with the organizer(s). Preconferences are open to all registrants; participation is not juried or by invitation. There must be a minimum of 10 pre-registrants for the preconference to be held.
Preconferences will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 and may be half-day (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) or full-day events. Please schedule an open hour for lunch for full-day preconferences; everyone is on their own for lunch. Full-day preconferences must finish no later than 5:00 p.m. Accepted preconferences will be granted a single meeting room. Additional breakout rooms may be available once the program is scheduled but are not guaranteed.
Proposal Requirements
- Title
- Description of the topic and goals for the preconference and a rationale for offering the preconference (300 words).
- Names, affiliations, and contact information for organizer(s) and presenters.
- Preliminary Agenda/Presenter Qualifications. Upload a preliminary agenda for the preconference as an attached document. For each individual, please also include how their background and expertise will contribute to the success of the proposed preconference.
If you have any questions about submitting a preconference proposal, please contact Research, Professional Development and Academic Affairs at [email protected].
How to Submit
All submissions must be made via the online submission portal. The online forms will guide you through the steps required to submit your proposal. You will have one hour to complete your submission. The system will log you out after one hour of inactivity. Any unsaved work will be lost. Review the How to Submit a Preconference guide.
- Go to the online portal. Log in using your ASA username and password.
- Under the Submitter Menu, select Submit or Edit a Proposal.
- Select Submit a Preconference.
- Follow the steps as outlined in the online portal.
Confirmation of Proposal Submission
All electronic proposal submissions will receive an email confirmation from [email protected]. Please save the confirmation email for future reference. If you do not immediately receive your confirmation email, please check your junk or spam folder. Contact [email protected] if you do not receive an email confirmation of your submission within 12 hours.
Acceptance Notification
You can expect to receive an acceptance or decline email for each proposal you submitted in April.
