Thank you for agreeing to present at the EMDRIA Conference! We value your expertise and are here to support you every step of the way. Bookmark this page and review the sections below to prepare your session for success.
Contents
Key Dates
Ensure you meet all deadlines so your session can be included in the program and receive full promotional support.
Important Deadlines for 2026 EMDRIA Conference
- February 3 — Call for Conference Proposals closes
- Early April–Late June — Register for the conference (Early Bird pricing period)
- Mid-April — Proposal acceptance notifications sent
Action required: Accepted speakers must submit signed Speaker Agreements - Early May — Short session introduction video due
(Used for conference promotion) - Early July — Upload presentation materials
Required uploads: slides, handouts, and bibliography - Mid-July — Mandatory Speaker Meeting
- July 24 — Conference hotel discounted rate ends
- August 20 — Trainer & Consultant Day
- August 21–23 — EMDRIA Conference, Anaheim, CA
Presentation Accessibility
We strive for an inclusive learning environment. Please follow the accessibility guidelines in the following handout when creating your slides and handouts, so all attendees can engage fully.
Bibliography
All presenters at the EMDRIA Summit must submit both a full bibliography and a citation form indicating the three (3) most relevant citations for your presentation from a peer-reviewed journal no older than 10 years.
Before you get started, watch this short video explanation. Then download the template and instruction forms.
Presentation Templates
To ensure consistency and accessibility across the conference program, please use one of the approved slide templates available for PowerPoint or Canva.
The templates help ensure that slides meet accessibility standards—like proper contrast, readable fonts, and structured layouts—so that all attendees, including those with visual or cognitive impairments, can fully engage with the content. It also makes it easier for speakers to focus on their message without worrying about design details.
2026 slide templates coming soon
Embedding Videos in your Presentation
If your presentation includes video content, review the instructions for embedding multimedia correctly so it plays smoothly during your session.
Opening Slide
Your session should begin with the official EMDRIA opening slide. This introduces your talk and helps attendees orient to your topic.
2026 opening slides available after program is finalized
Handouts
Provide your slides as a PDF handout, formatted with two slides per page for easy reading and note-taking.
Upload Instructions
Please upload presentation handouts directly to the Dropbox folder that was provided to you. If you need the link to the folder again, we’re happy to help—just email us at events@emdria.org.
Promote Your Session
Spread the word! We will send you:
- A custom speaker image
- Suggested social media captions
Share these within your networks to help attendees discover your session before the event.