The Providers’ Council is accepting workshop proposals for the 51st Annual Convention & Expo: Unshaken in Purpose. This event is a call to action and celebration of the sector, with nonprofit human service providers, businesses and state agencies expected to attend.
This event will take place on October 26, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel.
Please complete this online proposal form by Friday, May 29, 2026.
To submit a workshop proposal, please click here.
Selection Criteria
Workshops are 60 minutes in length, unless communicated otherwise, and are attended by a wide range of participants, providing a breadth of exposure to the local human service community. These workshops are featured in the convention registration brochure and on the Council’s website, and convention presenters receive complimentary admittance to the day’s full program.
Attendance per workshop can vary from 20 to 150 participants from across all human service agency positions, typically skewing toward middle to executive management.
Depending on the workshop’s topic, the Providers’ Council works to accredit workshops through the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as for social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed family and marriage therapists, and licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
All completed submissions will be reviewed by the Council’s Education & Convention Committee based on the following criteria:
- Clear and concise workshop description
- Well-defined, measurable learning objectives
- Experience (professional and lived) of presenter related to the workshop topic
- Relevance of topic, as it relates to human service providers or current convention theme
Applicable workshops should adhere to one or more of the following tracks:
- Direct Practice, Client Engagement & Clinical Topics
- Equity, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice
- Finance & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology in Human Services
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
The Providers’ Council is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Workshops must be aligned with creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
For more information, please contact Nina Lamarre.
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