2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations
Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show.
2024 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show
Gaylord Opryland
April 22–24, 2024
Nashville, TN
The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2024. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.
Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses. Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!
Although the 2020 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Ambulance Association remains committed to the continued education and engagement of ambulance service leaders. As such, we plan a series of webinars throughout the year, as well as a Virtual Conference in November.
Please use the form below to share details, including the link to your prerecorded session, for your virtual conference session. Please note that all participating session speakers should pre-record their sessions, and that sessions may be edited for length or quality.
Here are some tips for a great online session!
Thank you for your interest in sharing your knowledge with your EMS colleagues.
All Virtual Annual sessions will take place on the highly interactive Prodigy EMS platform developed by Pro EMS of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Please note that all session selections for the AAA 2020 Annual Conference & Trade Show have been made. The full agenda is posted to the #Ambucon20 website. If you are interested in speaking NEXT YEAR in 2021, please complete the form below. Thank you for your support and participation!
AAA 2021 Session Proposals Due January 31, 2021
AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show
November 1–3, 2021
Gaylord Texan | Grapevine, Texas | #Ambucon21
The American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show brings together mobile healthcare leaders from across the country to learn, network, and plan for the future of our industry. AAA Annual is committed to empowering our participants with the insights and best practices they need to serve their patients as well as operate efficiently and profitably.
Speaking at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show is your opportunity to share best practices and insights with your peers as you build your personal brand. We invite you to submit your session proposals before January 31, 2021.
Topics
Sample speaking proposal topics considered include, but are not limited to:
Recruitment, Retention, and Human Resources
Operations, Risk Management and Safety
Management and Supervision
Leadership Development & Structure
Improved Fleet Maintenance/Management
Clinical/Quality Assurance Program
Reimbursement/Patient Accounts
Innovation, Technology, and Communications
Emerging Healthcare Trends/Hot Topics
Healthcare Reform/Public Health
Session Formats & Lengths
AAA is focused on engaging attendees interactively in every session. This year, we are seeking submissions in the following formats:
50 Minute Sunrise Session (Early morning energizers. These could be a walking session, yoga gathering, coffee-shop meetup, or another creative idea you have to get the day started off right!)
50 Minute Lecture or Panel (traditional conference formats)
60 Minute Interactive Session (Format ideas to get you thinking.)
Sessions may be either classroom style or set for small workgroups. Audience involvement is encouraged.
Compensation
Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses. However, speakers selected for 50- and 60-minute sessions will receive ONE complimentary speaker registration
Proposal Instructions
ALL proposals must be submitted through our online form below by January 31, 2021. AAA is unfortunately unable to consider proposals received after the deadline. Applicants may submit up to three session proposals.
Thank you for your interest in lending your time and talent to the American Ambulance Association’s members. We look forward to reviewing your proposal!
AAA 2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show
September 6-8, 2018 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
We are asking those individuals interested in presenting at the American Ambulance Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show to respond to our Call for Presentations. DEADLINE EXTENDED – Submissions are due March 1.
This premier event is one of the largest inclusive gatherings of ambulance and pre-hospital care leaders, and features distinct tracks for Operations, Reimbursement and Policy, and Executive Leadership. Our primary focus continues to be providing critical information that both new and established ambulance services may utilize to better serve their communities and operate their services more efficiently and profitably. To submit a proposal, please fill out our Call for Presentations form.
The following are general topics areas to be addressed, but other subject areas are welcome:
Recruitment, Retention, and Human Resources
Operations, Risk Management and Safety
Management and Supervision
Leadership Development & Structure
Improved Fleet Maintenance/Management
Clinical/Quality Assurance Programs
Reimbursement/Patient Accounts
Innovations, Technology, and Communications
Emerging Healthcare Trends/Hot Topics
Healthcare Reform/Public Health
Format of Sessions
Sessions will range from larger audience general sessions, to smaller breakout sessions within various topic tracks. We are accepting single speaker as well as panel discussions. Sessions may be either classroom style or set for small work groups. Audience involvement is encouraged.
Proposal Instructions
Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses. Participation will be at your own expense for your own exposure.
To submit a presentation for consideration, please fill out our Call for Presentations online form.
Information to be included with your proposal submission:
Name, title, organization affiliation, address, city, state, zip code, business phone number with area code and e-mail address
Title of proposed session
Experience level of speaker/s for large national conference or audiences. Please include the event names & dates.
A detailed narrative description of the proposed session or workshop, including the following, as appropriate:
Experience level (basic, intermediate or advanced) of intended audience
50-75 word description of your presentation for marketing purposes
Description of what your audience will be able to take away from your presentation and of what they will be able to use immediately in their business or personal life
Recommendations, findings, or practice models for replication
The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2018. Applicants may have more than one submission for any type of session. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.
AAA 2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show
September 6-8, 2018 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
We are asking those individuals interested in presenting at the American Ambulance Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show to respond to our Call for Presentations. Submissions are due February 16.
This premier event is one of the largest inclusive gatherings of ambulance and pre-hospital care leaders, and features distinct tracks for Operations, Reimbursement and Policy, and Executive Leadership. Our primary focus continues to be providing critical information that both new and established ambulance services may utilize to better serve their communities and operate their services more efficiently and profitably. To submit a proposal, please fill out our Call for Presentations form.
The following are general topics areas to be addressed, but other subject areas are welcome:
Recruitment, Retention, and Human Resources
Operations, Risk Management and Safety
Management and Supervision
Leadership Development & Structure
Improved Fleet Maintenance/Management
Clinical/Quality Assurance Programs
Reimbursement/Patient Accounts
Innovations, Technology, and Communications
Emerging Healthcare Trends/Hot Topics
Healthcare Reform/Public Health
Format of Sessions
Sessions will range from larger audience general sessions, to smaller breakout sessions within various topic tracks. We are accepting single speaker as well as panel discussions. Sessions may be either classroom style or set for small work groups. Audience involvement is encouraged.
Proposal Instructions
Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses. Participation will be at your own expense for your own exposure.
To submit a presentation for consideration, please fill out our Call for Presentations online form.
Information to be included with your proposal submission:
Name, title, organization affiliation, address, city, state, zip code, business phone number with area code and e-mail address
Title of proposed session
Experience level of speaker/s for large national conference or audiences. Please include the event names & dates.
A detailed narrative description of the proposed session or workshop, including the following, as appropriate:
Experience level (basic, intermediate or advanced) of intended audience
50-75 word description of your presentation for marketing purposes
Description of what your audience will be able to take away from your presentation and of what they will be able to use immediately in their business or personal life
Recommendations, findings, or practice models for replication
The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2018. Applicants may have more than one submission for any type of session. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.
AAA 2017 Annual Conference & Trade Show
November 13-15, 2017, Caesars Palace
We are asking those individuals interested in presenting at the American Ambulance Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show to respond to our Call for Presentations.
This premier event is one of the largest inclusive gatherings of ambulance and pre-hospital care leaders, and features distinct tracks for Workforce Management, Reimbursement and Policy, and Executive Leadership. Our primary focus continues to be providing critical information that both new and established ambulance services may utilize to better serve their communities and operate their services more efficiently and profitably. To submit a proposal, please fill out our Call for Presentations form.
The following are general topics areas to be addressed but other subject areas are welcome:
Recruitment, Retention, and Human Resources
Operations, Risk Management and Safety
Management and Supervision
Leadership Development & Structure
Improved Fleet Maintenance/Management
Clinical/Quality Assurance Program
Reimbursement/Patient Accounts
Innovations, Technology, and Communications
Emerging Healthcare Trends/Hot Topics
Healthcare Reform/Public Health/Partnering with ACO’s
Format of Sessions:
Sessions, unless otherwise requested, are 75 minutes including Q&A. We are accepting single speaker as well as panel discussions. Sessions may be either classroom style or set for small workgroups. Hands-on workgroups and audience involvement is preferred. Individual speakers are encouraged to speak from the floor and interact with the audience. Powerpoints are optional but audience takeaways are highly encouraged.
Proposal Instructions:
Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses. Participation will be at your own expense for your own exposure and promotion.
Information to be included on your proposal:
Name, title, organization affiliation, address, city, state, zip code, business phone number with area code and e-mail address.
AAA membership status. It is not necessary to be a member of AAA to submit a session proposal. However, some preference will be given to AAA members.
Title of proposed session
Experience Level of speaker/s for large national conference or audiences. Please include the event names & dates
A detailed narrative description of the proposed session or workshop, including the following, as appropriate:
Experience Level (basic, intermediate or advanced) of intended audience
Recommendations, findings or practice models for replication
Describe what your audience will be able to take away from your presentation and be able to use immediately in their business or personal life.
50-75 word description of your presentation for marketing purposes
The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017. Applicants may have more than one submission for any type of session. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.
