After an incredible turnout of over 1,500 attendees at the 2025 Conference in Knoxville, we’re on a mission to make the 2026 conference even better — and we need your help to make it happen! Submit your proposal by March 10 to help shape the conversations in Portland.
We are seeking abstracts from researchers, industry leaders, and students worldwide on topics related to utility vegetation management and the role of trees in energy systems. Specifically:
- Community Programs & Urban Forestry
- Education/Professional Development (Outreach)
- Environmental Stewardship (Pollinators, Ecosystem & Habitat Management, Water Resources, Reliable Energy Research, Biodiversity)
- DEI/Training/Recruitment/Workforce Retention
- Safety
- Industry Trends (Carbon Reduction, Supply Chain, Technology)
Important Notes:
- Special consideration will be given to presenters from utilities or those co-presenting with utility partners.
- Submissions are limited to a maximum of two speakers per topic, unless you are submitting for a panel format.
- Sales pitches are strictly prohibited. If your presentation is accepted and is deemed a sales pitch on-site, you may be asked to end your talk and could be disqualified from future speaking opportunities
Important 2026 Dates:
- January 8 – March 10 | Speaking Proposal Portal Open for Submissions
- March 10 – April 9 | Proposal Review Period
- April 10 | Notification of Speaker Selections
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