Call for Abstracts

Deadline: February 20, 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association invites the submittal of abstracts for presentations to be considered at the 2026 Statewide Conference. The conference will be held at the El Conquistador Tucson from July 29 – July 31, 2026.

We are developing a dynamic program with topics that provide value to conference attendees and information that attendees can put to use in their organizations. As we celebrate public works, we are especially interested in hearing from Public Agency members as individual or panel discussion presenters on topics that enhance leadership and infrastructure to provide value to communities we serve. The length of most presentation sessions is 30 minutes and it includes introductions and a brief question and answer period. Presentations involving panel discussions are encouraged. We also strongly support demonstrations and/or hands-on interactive sessions that could be held inside or outside depending on your space requirements. Panels and other special sessions can be up to 60 minutes in length and demonstrations could be longer if required. All topics of interest to our membership, whether they are management, funding and financing, motivational, operational, career development, or technically oriented, will be considered. Please feel free to propose on any topic you feel would be of interest to attendees.

SCHEDULE: Abstracts must be received no later than February 20, 2026. You will be notified by April 17, 2026 as to whether your abstract has been selected.