Call for Presentations

Theme: A New Frontier: Appraising in a World of Change

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is pleased to invite you to submit one or more session proposals for the 2026 ASA International Conference, coming to Fort Worth, Texas in 2026.

This year’s theme, A New Frontier: Appraising in a World of Change, highlights the evolving landscape of valuation and the skills appraisers need to lead through uncertainty, innovation, and global transformation. We’re seeking forward-thinking, engaging sessions that challenge assumptions, share real-world experience, and equip attendees with practical tools for right now and for the future.

We strongly suggest you read through all the information below; however if your 'giddy-up' is ready to go, then please follow the link below.

Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

SUBMIT MY 2026 PRESENTATION PROPOSAL

Who Should Submit

We welcome proposals from practicing appraisers across all ASA disciplines Business Valuation (BV); Machinery & Technical Specialties (MTS); Personal Property (PP); Real Property (RP); Gems & Jewelry (GJ); Appraisal Review & Management (ARM) as well as:

Academics, researchers, and economists
Legal, tax, and regulatory professionals working with valuation
Lenders, investors, and financial professionals
Technology, data, and analytics providers (non-promotional content only)
Both seasoned presenters and first-time speakers are encouraged to apply

What We’re Looking For

Proposals should clearly connect to the conference theme: A New Frontier: Appraising in a World of Change

We’re especially interested in sessions that:

Address emerging trends and risks affecting valuation
Offer advanced techniques, tools, and frameworks
Highlight cross-disciplinary insights or collaborations
Present case studies that show how appraisers are adapting
Explore global, economic, and regulatory shifts
Examine the impact of technology, AI, and data on practice
Help attendees navigate uncertainty, volatility, and change

Session Types & Formats

We encourage a mix of formats to promote engagement and learning. Priority will be given to lively presentations that actively seek and encourage audience engagement and participation through various mediums.

Interactive workshops or labs
Panel discussions with diverse viewpoints
Case-study or “war story” sessions
Technical sessions / lectures
Cross-discipline sessions serving multiple appraisal specialties

Review Criteria

The ASA International Conference is a learning-focused, non-commercial program.

Sessions must be educational in nature.

Presentations that appear to promote a specific product, firm, or service will not be accepted.
Vendor and consultant perspectives are welcomed when content is balanced, objective, and supported by data and real-world experience.

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Relevance to the conference theme and the realities of today’s appraisal landscape
Engagement potential (e.g., case studies, audience discussion, small group work, Q&A)
Educational value and practical applicability for attendees
Clarity of learning objectives
Depth and accuracy of technical content
Appeal to one or more ASA disciplines
Speaker expertise and qualifications

View the Proposal Requirements

Key Dates

Call for Presentations Opens: December 5, 2025
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: February 16, 2026

Deadlines are firm. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered.

How to Submit

Please Note: You may submit more than one proposal; however, ASA reserves the right to limit the number of accepted sessions per speaker based on overall program balance.

Submit your proposal via our online form:

Submit My 2026 Presentation Proposal

Questions?

For questions about the Call for Presentations, proposal process, or session guidelines, please contact our member service representations at asainfo@appraisers.org