Conference corner: Apply to be a speaker at one of ACDIS’ 2025 events!

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or hoping to be a first-time presenter, now is the time to prepare and submit to present at one of ACDIS’ 2025 events! Our speaker application period is open until Friday, July 26, through which you can apply to speak at next year’s ACDIS conference, the Physician Advisor Forum, and the ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI.

If you’d like some direction, here are a few topics we’re hoping to see more of in 2025:

• Professional development and leadership
• Denials and appeals
• Utilization review/utilization management
• Mortality
• Social determinants of health
• Outpatient CDI
• CDI at the VA
• Pediatric CDI

What are the benefits?
Being a speaker at the ACDIS national conference is a unique opportunity that provides many benefits, including free admission for selected speakers. (Collaborate with a colleague and you can both get in free!) Speaking at the conference also offers opportunities to advance your professional development, share your knowledge with a supportive and engaged audience, and give back to the profession, whether you’re new on the podium or a veteran speaker!

How do I submit an application?
To apply to be an ACDIS speaker, complete the online form, which is available here. If your presentation is selected, the information you provide will be used in the agenda, so please remember to do the following:

• Submit a complete proposal, answering all questions included in the application.
• Include an up-to-date biographical paragraph.
• Complete all your contact information, so that we can both reach you and validate your registration details.
• Include a draft of your slide presentation, if possible, as this may increase your chances of being selected! If you don’t have a draft available, a detailed outline is very helpful to the committee.

Applications will be reviewed for the 2025 in-person live conference and may also be considered for future events. Submissions are reviewed by the ACDIS Events Committee and ACDIS staff.

Tip: Many applicants find it easier to write their responses in a Word document, editing the responses until they are happy with the information, and then copying and pasting it into the online form.

What are the session guidelines?
The hour-long session is comprised of a 45-minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. (Note: applicants should be prepared to present for the entire 45 minutes). You are welcome to submit more than one session but must complete a separate form for each submission. If you are applying to present with one or more co-speakers, please note that you will be required to submit basic info about them during the application process; so, be sure to have your colleague's contact information ready at hand.

Only two speakers total for each session will receive complimentary registration for the conference. Participation is limited to three individuals per session—in such cases, your team will decide who receives complimentary registrations.

We cannot wait to see what ideas you have! If you'd like more information, or you wish to discuss a speaking topic, please email ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak at karla.kozak@hcpro.com.