Apply to Speak at the 2026 NAGW National Conference

Call for Speakers is Open

Deadline Extended! Submit your proposal by May 26, 2026

The Call for Speakers for the 2026 NAGW National Conference is now open! Share your expertise with government web professionals from across the country at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 6-9, 2026. We welcome speakers from both the public and private sector.

Submit Your Proposal

Proposals are due May 26, 2026.

Topics

We are looking for presentations on the trends, tools, and challenges shaping government digital work. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Accessibility
• AI
• Analytics and Data
• Chatbots and Search (Search Engine Optimization)
• Content Strategy
• Digital Asset Management
• Emerging Technology and Tools
• Forms and Process Automation
• GIS and Mapping
• Governance and Policy
• Notifications and Outreach Strategy (Community Engagement)
• Project and Product Management
• Security
• Social Media
• UX / UI
• Website Design / Redesign
• Web Development

Presentation Length

• General Sessions: 60 minutes (45-50 minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A)
• Pre-Conference Sessions: 4 hours with a break, held Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Benefits of Presenting

• Receive a discounted conference registration of $650 as compensation for speaking. Speakers are responsible for their own travel expenses.
• Share your expertise with your peers.
• Network with NAGW — everyone's favorite!
• Receive recognition and feedback about your presentation.
• Expand your professional portfolio.

Important Information

• Conference registration is required if your session is selected. Do not register until you receive your speaker discount code.
• Proposals are due May 26, 2026.
• Formal acceptance notifications will be emailed in June 2026.
• All presenters must provide an electronic version of their presentation by October 1, 2026, to be shared with attendees after the conference.
• All speakers must agree to the NAGW Conference Code of Conduct.
• Speakers are responsible for their own travel expenses.