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Call for Presentations Open November 1

Call for presentations for 2021 will be open November 1-December 31, 2020.

NFDA International Convention & Expo
October 17-20, 2021 | Nashville, TN

Are you an expert in helping funeral businesses achieve higher levels of performance and service to families? Share your thought-provoking, innovative and practical presentations with funeral directors from more than 40 countries at the 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo!

The best proposals include:

  • Entertaining and Engaging Presentations
  • Immediate Applicable Information
  • Tangible Takeaways

Educational sessions may not include product or company-specific sales pitches.

Interested in submitting a proposal? Apply these helpful tips to write a proposal that sets your session apart!

1. Know your audience.

  • 70% of Attendees' Primary role is Owner/Manager
  • 41% of 2019 attendees listed workshops as their primary reason for attending

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2. Choose Your Topic Area

Your one- or two-hour session should fall into at least one of eight topics, including Business Management & Operations, Cremation, Customer Service, Grief & Bereavement, Compliance & Legal, Technical Skills, Technology, Preneed, and Professional Development.

3. Get Noticed! 

Click here for some tips to create a workshop proposal that stands out from the rest.

4. Complete Your Proposal!

Proposals must be submitted via the online submission form. No more than two proposals may be submitted per individual and/or company.

  • Write a clear and concise session description that specifies what attendees will learn 
  • Include at least three distinct and specific learning objectives
  • Include past presentation experience in your biography
  • Adhere to word limits

Online submission closes December 31st at 11:59 p.m. (CST)

 You will be prompted to create an account or log in to submit or view your proposal. 

Submit Your Proposal (login required)

If you do not already have an account, you may create an account in order to submit your proposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All proposals must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. CT on December 31, 2020.

NFDA does not pay presenters or cover travel expenses. All selected presenters do receive one complimentary full convention registration.

NFDA Convention presenters receive valuable professional exposure at the largest and most prestigious gathering of funeral service professionals in the world. Your name and credentials will be promoted on the NFDA website, in a variety of print and electronic marketing materials, and the Convention App. Presenters are in a position to influence the practice of funeral service and the future of the profession. As an NFDA presenter, you will receive one complimentary full convention registration.

Individuals are limited to two proposals. In addition, no more than two proposals from any one company will be accepted.

Yes, you may have up to two co-presenters. Their contact information must be included in your online submission.

Members of the Convention Education Task Force review fully-complete, non-commercial proposals that meet submission requirements. Selection criteria include:

  • A clearly written session description that offers new ideas, tools or strategies for funeral business to enhance service and growth
  • Specific business benefits and learning objectives are clearly stated
  • Value of the proposer's credentials, depth of knowledge and professional experience
  • Contribution of the content to the overall balance of the Convention programming

All proposers will be notified via email by March 1, 2021.

If you have any questions about NFDA’s Call for Presentations process, please email nfda@nfda.org.