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EASA's Speakers Portal will give you details on the acceptance status of your presentation, access to update your bio, list of assigned tasks, required forms and downloadable templates and resources.

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Important Dates

Presentation Proposals Due
October 13, 2026
11:59 PM EST

Presentation Evaluations Begin
TBD

Presentation Evaluations End
TBD

Speakers/Submitters Notified By
December 18, 2026

Speaker Agreeement(s), Bios and Photos
January 13, 2027

Final Presentation Materials Due plus Request for Additional Audio/Visual Needs
March 19, 2027

EASA Convention & Solutions Expo
June 12-15, 2027

Questions?

For questions about submitting your presentation idea or the selection process, please contact:

Victoria Kanevsky
EASA Director of Education
vkanevsky@easa.com
+1 314 993 2220

Call for Presentations/Papers

EASA is building an excellent program for our next convention!
June 12-15, 2027 | New Orleans, LA.
You could be an important part of it!

NOTE: This call for presentations is for industry speakers only. Speakers wishing to be paid should submit to lraynes@easa.com and vkanevsky@easa.com.

Submit Your Proposal

Required Information

  • Title
  • Concise abstract (300-450 words) that clearly articulates your presentation topic and intended audience. Be sure to explain why your topic is particularly relevant to current industry challenges, emerging trends, or represents a novel contribution to the field.
  • 3-5 bullet points highlighting key takeaways attendees will gain
  • Presenter’s name, title, company name, company city/state/country and prior presentations delivered, if any.

Submissions due by Friday, October 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Upon Acceptance
Those selected will be sent an agreement ensuring non-commercialism and EASA’s ability to record the session, etc. If selected, presentations (PowerPoint files using EASA’s template) and technical papers (using EASA’s template) must be submitted for review by Friday, March 19, 2027.

VIEW FINAL REQUIREMENTS

To submit a topic for consideration, click the button below. Once your presentation proposal is submitted, a personalized EASA Speakers Portal will automatically be created for you on the Sessionboard website. You may use this portal to keep up to date on the status of your submission(s). Moving forward, all communications, uploads, agreements and required tasks regarding an accepted presentation will be completed in your EASA Speakers Portal.

SUBMIT A PRESENTATION PROPOSAL

Presentation Opportunities

  • Saturday, June 12 – Afternoon Sessions: Up to three openings for 3-hour sessions (subject to change based on the volume and format of submissions received); 45-minute presentation slots also available (including Q&A time).
  • Sunday, June 13 – Morning Presentations: 45 minutes (including Q&A time)  
  • Monday, June 14 - Morning Presentations: 45 minutes (including Q&A time)  
  • Tuesday, June 15 – Solutions Theater (Expo Hall) - Four micro-session openings available (15 minutes each including 5 minutes for Q&A, maximum 8 slides per 15-minute session). Focus: Non-commercial educational content.
    Special note: Repair firm members are particularly encouraged to submit abstracts for the Solutions Theater micro-sessions.

Topics Being Sought

Technical

Suggested subtopics based on member interests: 

  • Motor Systems & Repair
    • Advanced rewinding techniques
    • Efficiency upgrades
  • Troubleshooting/Failure Analysis
    • Failure diagnostics
    • Troubleshooting of motor and driven equipment
  • AI/Emerging Technologies
    • Predictive maintenance using AI
    • AI-powered fault detection
    • Workflow automation tools
    • Ethics and limitations
    • AI success stories in the service center 
  • Training 
    • Technical skill development
    • Winding and balancing training
    • Certificate pathways
    • Train-the-trainer programs 

Note: EASA requires that technical presentations be accompanied by a technical paper typically ranging from 4-10 pages. A template for format will be provided. 

Management

Suggested subtopics based on member interests: 

  • Shop Operations
    • Layout and workflow optimization
    • Inventory management systems
    • KPI tracking
    • Digital transformation 
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Best practices
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Performance metrics
    • Quality control 
  • AI/Emerging Technologies
    • How to digitize operations
    • Evaluate new technologies
    • Implement preventive maintenance programs 
  • Leadership Development
    • Employee training and retention
    • Upskilling programs
    • Organizational growth 

Service Center Owners

Suggested subtopics based on members interests: 

  • Strategic / Succession Planning
    • Succession planning
    • Exit strategies
    • Business expansion for small shops 
  • Financial Management
    • Investment decisions
    • Mergers and acquisitions
    • Cash flow optimization 

Marketing

Suggested subtopics based on member interests: 

  • Customer Relations
    • Customer retention strategies
    • Service communication improvement
    • Reputation management 
  • Digital Marketing
    • Online presence
    • Lead generation
    • Showcasing technical expertise 
  • Industry Positioning
    • Vendor showcases
    • Product demos
    • Competitive differentiation 

Sales

Suggested subtopics based on member interests: 

  • Profitability
    • Profitability analysis
    • Value-based selling techniques 
  • Business Development
    • Customer acquisition,
    • Relationship building
    • Service expansion opportunities 
  • Market Strategy
    • Industry forecasts
    • Economic outlook impact
    • Market positioning 
  • Sales Management
    • Sales compensation structures 

Requirements For Accepted Presentations

Final Presentation Requirements
Technical presentations* Business / sales / general presentations
  • PowerPoint file (Must use provided EASA template)
    This will also be provided to attendees as a session handout (PDF)
  • Technical paper, generally 4-10 pages
    (EASA will provide style guide and MS Word template)

IMPORTANT: Only final presentations using the EASA established template will be accepted. Use of a company's brand on equipment photos or on PowerPoint pages is strictly prohibited and will result in rejection. Only presentations of an educational nature will be accepted.
  • PowerPoint file (Must using provided EASA template)
    This will also be provided to attendees as a session handout (PDF)
If selected, presentations (PowerPoint files) and technical papers must be submitted for review by Friday, March 19, 2027.

* The author will be transparent about the use of AI in their work and disclose when AI is used to generate any textual output with the statement: “Note: Generative AI was used in part to generate this content.” at the end of the content. If used, the author has the responsibility of reviewing any generative AI content for accuracy, bias and hallucinations (the ability for artificial intelligence to “make up” “facts”).