Core4 Conference Proposal Content Requirements

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IMPORTANT DATES:

IMPORTANT DATES:

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Proposal Submission Period:

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January 12 - 30, 2026

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Proposal Notification:

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End of March 2026

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Conference Dates (in-person):

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Indianapolis, IN, September 29 - October 1, 2026

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Conference Dates (virtual):

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December 1-3, 2026

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Core4 is the premier conference for building and refining the core skills every learning and development professional needs to succeed in their career. This conference aims to advance attendees’ careers through new and renewed professional connections, new ideas, new perspectives, skill development, and practical advice in the L&D industry. Core4 presentations are intended to share practical advice and opportunities to learn skills that attendees can immediately apply in their work.

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Please review the important information below to ensure you meet the proposal requirements.

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The call for proposals for Core4 2026 has closed.

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What we’re looking for in Core4 proposals

What we’re looking for in Core4 proposals

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We’re accepting proposals for sessions that strongly connect to one of the four key pillars of the event:

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Evaluating Impact
Evaluating Impact
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Instructional Design
Instructional Design
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Training Delivery and Facilitation
Training Delivery and Facilitation
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Emerging Trends
Emerging Trends

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This year, there are three session formats you can choose from:

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Industry Insights:
Industry Insights:
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60-minute traditional presentations
60-minute traditional presentations
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Power Hour:
Power Hour:
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60-minute interactive sessions
60-minute interactive sessions
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Quick Wins:
Quick Wins:
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30-minute sessions on a narrow theme, software, case study, or skill.
30-minute sessions on a narrow theme, software, case study, or skill.

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While this event focuses on the fundamental pillars of L&D, it’s not just for beginners. We’re looking for valuable sessions for seasoned professionals looking for new inspiration and introductory sessions for people new to the field.

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We’re also watching for talks that can help people shape their career paths in the L&D field and session delivery ideas that foster a sense of connection and community with attendees.

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This year’s event takes place September 29-October 1, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana–and we’d love to have you play a part in it.

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Presenting at Core4 is not only an opportunity to build your professional reputation, but it’s also a chance to use your valuable insights to help others in the L&D community.

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To make it easier for you to be here, we offer one complimentary registration for the conference and one night’s stay at the conference hotel for up to two session speakers.

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Proposal Submission Fields

Proposal Submission Fields

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Several required fields must be completed before submitting a proposal.

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Proposal Title
Proposal Title
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Track & Area of Focus
Track & Area of Focus
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Knowledge Level
Knowledge Level
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Target Audience
Target Audience
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Session Description
Session Description
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Session Outcomes
Session Outcomes
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Challenges Solved
Challenges Solved
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Proposal Overview
Proposal Overview
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Session Agenda
Session Agenda
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Your Take on the Topic
Your Take on the Topic
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Why This Topic Now
Why This Topic Now
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Conference Submission Preference
Conference Submission Preference
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Presented Before
Presented Before
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Speaker Information
Speaker Information
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Speaker Availability
Speaker Availability
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Speaker Submission Agreement
Speaker Submission Agreement
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Conference Policies
Conference Policies

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ATD 2026 Core4 Conference Proposal Template (PDF)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)