Call for Educational Program Proposals

AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education invites professional staff, faculty, community partners, and graduate students from all academic disciplines and departments to consider presenting a program at the 2026 Family Engagement in Higher Education National Conference,  November 16-18 in Palm Springs, CA. 

As family engagement professionals, it is important to share the vast experiences we facilitate that bring value to our institutional communities. It’s equally important to think creatively about how we do our work and the impact it can have. Now is your opportunity to share this knowledge and engage with your colleagues at #AHEPPP26 in Palm Springs, CA!

Timeline

Late June/Early July          Decision Notifications

The AHEPPP Conference Proposal Guide shares how to create a program proposal, best practices, focus areas, and an example of a previously accepted proposal. You may also find inspiration from past AHEPPP conference programs. 

New for 2026: Flash-Talks: Share Your Story!

Inspired by TED Talk, we are looking for Parent & Family Engagement Professionals to share your journey throughout higher education: Why are you in parent and family engagement? How has this experience shaped you? What would you want to inspire others in our field to do? Each Flash-Talk will be approximately 15-30 minutes and may include visuals to help bring your story to life and invite us into your world.

Trending Topics:

Based on the 2025 AHEPPP Annual Conference Survey, members are keenly interested in the following trends:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications & Accessibility Tools

• Data-Informed Family Engagement Practices & Assessment Tools

• Fundraising Fundamentals & Campus Partnerships

• Experienced Leader Advancement & Skill Building

• Advocating for Intentional Parent & Family Engagement

We welcome proposals on any topic within the world of Higher Education, and Parent & Family Programs, although these may be of certain interest to our attendees this year.