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Overview

Keep America Beautiful 2026 Summit Speaker Form Thank you for your interest in speaking at the 2026 Keep America Beautiful Summit, taking place February 26-28, 2026 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Your proposal can shape the conversation and inspire attendees, and we encourage you to submit to be part of this transformative event. What is the 2026 Keep America Beautiful Summit?

The 2026 Keep American Beautiful Summit will celebrate the powerful intersection of collaboration, community driven action, and data informed impact. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, the event will harness the city’s resilience, creativity, and culture to inspire bold action for a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful nation. Together, we’ll reflect on the measurable progress we’ve made, fueled by cutting-edge research and real-world results. We’ll explore how data empowers communities, strengthens partnerships, and drives strategies that work—from litter reduction to beautification and restoration. This conference is expected to serve up to 500 attendees and will focus on three key audiences/areas with a minimum of two general sessions and two to three general group meals. There is an awards component to the program and several recognition opportunities throughout the gathering. Ready to dive in? This is where we'd love to learn more about you! We ask that each speaker submit their own information. Please refrain from submitting on behalf of others.

Applications must be completed and submitted in the KAB Affiliate Hub by NOON ET on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please reach out to April Wennerstrom, Senior Director, Operations at awennerstrom@kab.org with any questions.


Begin typing the name of your organization or affiliate. Suggested options will take a moment to appear, when you see the name of your affiliate, click on it. If you don’t see your organization, enter the full name in the field below.

This field is only for non-affiliate organizations. All KAB affiliates should use the previous field. Please enter the full-name of your organization without abbreviations.







Please adhere to the word limit for all fields. Exceeding the specified word limits on any field may prevent your submission from being processed.




Pro-tip:
  • With many sessions covering diverse topics, keep it concise and make it catchy!

Pro-tips:
  • When completing the General Description, please provide context for the proposal and outline your topic at a high level. The best session descriptions are specific and provide focus for your ideal presentation. 
  • Add 2-3 takeaways that attendees will gain from your session.
  • Please share how you believe your session will teach, motivate, or inspire others.
  • If selected, the description will be used for the registration packet, promotional materials and possibly as a “marketing pitch” so be sure to spell check and watch for accuracy.

Learning Outcomes: Provide two observable and measurable learning outcomes.

Learning outcomes are statements that specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a presentation. Learning outcomes represent the solution to the identified need or issue – that is, the knowledge, skills, or attitudes needed to fulfill the need.


Pro-tip:

  • When writing Learning Outcomes, use verbs that are observable and measurable.
    • Sample action verbs are: compile, create, plan, revise, analyze, design, select, utilize, apply, demonstrate, prepare, use, compute, discuss, explain, predict, assess, compare, rate, critique. These types of verbs should be avoided: learn, understand, know, appreciate, become aware of, or become familiar.
    • Limit to one sentence (20 words or less) per outcome.
    • For example, “at the end of the session, the participant will be able to: 
      •  1)
      • 2)





Acknowledgments, Waivers, and Consents

Code of Conduct


Consent and Release
I confirm that the first draft of my presentation will be no later than January 9th, 2026 and the final draft by February 1st, 2026.

I will make myself available for an hour-long "Dry Run," practice run – to be scheduled based on me and the conference director's availability – at least four weeks prior to the National Conference. If additional "Dry Run" practices are needed, we will accommodate the needs of the speakers.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: 

When submitting, you acknowledge that KAB is a non-profit organization and our presenters come on a volunteer basis. Please type your FULL NAME below to acknowledge that "YES, I understand my services (including travel) are offered complimentary with no compensation expected from Keep America Beautiful for my presentation.*

Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to reviewing your submission. If your proposal is selected for the 2026 Keep America Beautiful Summit, you will be contacted by December 10, 2025.* 

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