CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

We are excited to open the Call for Presentations for the 35th Annual CACFP Conference! Each year, this event brings together child and adult nutrition professionals, child care educators, sponsors, advocates, and state and federal agency leaders from across the country. It’s a space to learn, connect, recharge, and strengthen the CACFP community.

This year, we’ll gather at the beautiful Loews Coronado Bay Resort, and we’re seeking presenters who can help us deliver a program that is practical, inspiring, and grounded in real-world CACFP experience.

What We’re Looking For

We invite proposals that:

• Share timely, relevant, and actionable strategies for CACFP implementation

• Highlight CACFP-centered practices and lived experience

• Offer hands-on tools participants can use immediately

• Explore emerging issues, policy updates, and systems improvement

• Celebrate collaboration, inclusion, and community engagement

• Support the personal and professional well-being of the CACFP workforce

We welcome presenters from across the CACFP community: providers, educators, managers, sponsors, state agencies, researchers, advocates, and community partners.

Conference Tracks

Sessions will be tagged by target audience and beginner/advanced level to help attendees find the right fit.

We encourage proposals aligned with these tracks:

If your idea doesn’t fit neatly into one track, submit anyway — cross-cutting topics are welcome.

Session Formats

We are accepting proposals for:

• Workshops (60 minutes)

• Deep Dive Sessions (90 minutes)

• Panels featuring multiple perspectives

• Interactive or hands-on sessions

• Storytelling, case studies, or community practice spotlights

We especially welcome formats that prioritize engagement, dialogue, and shared learning.

Speaker Benefits

Speakers selected for the 35th Annual CACFP Conference receive a $100 discount off the current conference registration rate.

Key Dates

• Call for Presentations Opens: March 2026

• Call for Presentations Closes: May 1, 2026

• Notifications Sent: June 2026

• Registration Opens: July 1, 2026

• Conference Dates: October 26–28, 2026

How to Submit Your Proposal

You’ll be asked to provide:

• Session title

• Session description (150–200 words)

• Learning level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced)

• Presenter bio(s)

• Preferred session format

Submit your session proposal using our online form:

Help Shape This Year’s Conference

Our Annual CACFP Conference is built by and for the community. Your ideas, stories, and expertise help shape the conversations that move our field forward. We hope you’ll consider submitting a proposal and joining us in Coronado this October!

If you have any questions, reach us at conference@cacfproundtable.org.