Speaker Submission Information

Answering the Call for Speakers!

Share your latest professional research or student project by presenting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference


SPEAKER PROPOSAL DEADLINES:​ ​

We are currently accepting proposals fopr speakers for the PAND Annual Conference in 2027 at the Desmond  Double Tree Hotel in Malvern, PA on April 9th 2027


SUBMITTING A SPEAKER PROPOSAL FORM:​  

Annual Conference Speaker Proposal Form is submitted via an electronic form. Link to the Form


GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING SPEAKER PROPOSAL FORM:

To ensure your presentation meets the required standards for providing CEUs, please review the Core Criteria for CEU presentations from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (https://www.cdrnet.org/core-criteria).

  • Speaker information:
    • Speaker name and credentials – list exactly as you would like it to be written in the Annual Conference pamphlet
    • Speaker bio – less than 100 words; submit as either a Microsoft Word document or Adobe PDF
    • Speaker resume or CV – submit as either a Microsoft Word document or Adobe PDF
    • Professional headshot – please make sure the photo is not blurry
    • Space is provided to submit information for 2 speakers. If you have more than 2 speakers, please email ame.pand2@gmail.com.
  • Title of presentation – no more than 8 words
  • Presentation description – 200-250 words
  • Learning objectives – provide 3
    • Learning objectives are statements that define the goal(s) of an educational activity. They should describe what participants should be able to know or do as a result of the learning experience. They must be appropriate for the target audience’s practice area and relevant to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professionals in nutrition and dietetics practice. Refer to the Essential Practice Competencies document to help guide your learning objectives.
    • When writing your learning objectives, choose an action verbs that match the desired level of knowledge or skill (please refer to Bloom’s Taxonomy for more information on action verbs). Verbs should include specific, measurable, and observable behaviors. Please avoid using vague verbs, including appreciate, believe, know, learn, and understand.
    • Please note that each learning objective should only contain one singular verb.
    • Please note that learning objectives should be at an advanced practitioner level, rather than at a learning or discovery level.
  • CDR spheres and associated competencies – provide 1-3 spheres with at least 3 total associated competencies
    • Please refer to the Essential Practice Competencies document for more information.
    • Each sphere must have an associated competency. You must provide a minimum of 3 total associated competencies for 1-3 spheres. Include the number associated with each sphere and associated competency. Each associated competency must directly relate to one of your 3 learning objectives.
    • You do not need to provide information about performance indicators.
  • Addressing the designated theme for the Annual Conference
    • Provide a brief explanation of how your topic and presentation speaks to the theme. Emphasize nutrition in Pennsylvania, specifically.
    • Please note that the Annual Conference Committee will not consider presentations that do not address the theme.
  • Interactive component
    • Provide a brief explanation of how you will incorporate an interactive component to your presentation. Be as specific as possible.
    • Please note that the Annual Conference Committee will not consider presentations that do not have an interactive component. Examples may include case studies, small group discussions, hands-on demonstrations, sensory activities, role playing, and/or gamification.
  • Ethics or Health Equity CEU
    • You are not required to meet CDR’s Ethics or Health Equity CEU requirements. If you believe your presentation will meet these requirements, provide a brief explanation and include the sphere and associated competency that will address these topics.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:​ ​

Speakers will receive a confirmation email once their presentation has been accepted for the Annual Conference. Speakers should promptly register for the conference (1 speaker per presentation will receive free admission to the Annual Conference). All speakers must register for the Annual Conference.

HONORARIUM: An honorarium of $600 per presentation will be offered.

CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS:​ ​Presenters will be provided with conference instructions in the speaker acceptance communication.

QUESTIONS: Please email ame.pand2@gmail.com.