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rise, reimagine, and reinvent

44th Annual National Conference
November 18-20, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ

Today’s adolescent experience unfolds with breathtaking speed.

Embrace it. Time, tech, and trends wait for no one.  

Stay curious. There is power in trying new things, in asking bold questions. 

Keep listening. Take it all in. What young people need is ever-changing.  

Do something—anything. It won’t be perfect, but it will be something.  

At #HealthyTeen24, we’ll extend a hand to the willing and wavering­—to the dreamers and doers cheering on change and to those imploring, “steady as we go.” We’ll forge connections with new colleagues under the desert stars. We’ll reflect on what sets today’s young people apart. And we’ll strain, stretch, and shift our understanding of innovation until it colors our everyday work. 

Low-budget, low-tech, no matter. Sometimes, it’s the tiny acts that make the greatest change.  

Our work is a journey, not a destination. Today’s trends may be tomorrow’s tropes, but with the right mindsets, we’ll be ready for what(ever) the future may hold. 

Like a phoenix, we’ll rise, reimagine, and reinvent.  

Be part of the magic at #HealthyTeen24.  

you’ve got what we need

The #HealthyTeen24 Call for Proposals is open. Submit your proposal by May 2nd!

All About the Sessions

We warmly invite you to submit a proposal for a skills-building workshop, roundtable discussion, or learning add-on experience. And as always, we especially encourage you to collaborate with young people to prepare your proposal and join you to present.

Workshop Sessions feature an individual, group, or panel presentation for 75 minutes. Sessions must be engaging and interactive, and presenters must build in time for questions.

Roundtable Sessions share information with a smaller group, conversation-style for 45 minutes. Presenters deliver a brief presentation (slides optional) and then lead an engaging discussion without slides.

For Workshop and Roundtable Sessions, we cannot offer an honorarium or pay travel, per diem, or lodging expenses (we sure wish we could!). We do offer a discount of 15% on conference registration to the lead presenter only. 

Learning Add-Ons are 3- or 6-hour training sessions that aim to provide a deep dive into one specific topic area for a small group. These sessions happen before the first general session of the conference (on Monday, November 18th). As the name implies, these sessions are a separate, additional cost for attendees.

For the lead trainer of a Learning Add-On, we offer a 100% discount on a full conference registration; one complimentary hotel night; a travel stipend of up to $550 to cover flight and ground transportation costs (based on location and airport of origin); and an honorarium of $350 (for a 3-hour training session) or $750 (for a 6-hour training session).

Learning Objectives

By the end of the #HealthyTeen24 conference, attendees will be able to:

  1. Identify at least three ways adolescent experiences are unique for young people today.
  2. Explain at least three strategies youth-supporting professionals can use to nurture and strengthen a positive, open mindset, to be ready to meet the ever-changing needs of young people.
  3. Describe at least three strategies youth-supporting professionals can employ in real time to make changes or adaptations (i.e., innovations) in fast-changing environments and systems.
  4. Make a plan to try at least one new strategy in the next 30 days, to innovate and reimagine or reinvent how they might do their work while rapidly responding to the dynamic needs of young people.

Topics of Interest

This year, we are especially interested in sessions on topics, such as…

  • Access to comprehensive education and services, including abortion
  • Building support for adolescent sexual and reproductive health goals, education, and care
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Engaging with parents/caregivers
  • Engaging with young people
  • Healing-centered and trauma-informed approaches
  • Innovation
  • Reproductive justice 
  • Social justice
  • Today’s unique adolescent experiences
  • Working in more conservative communities
  • Young parents and families
  • Youth-friendly programs and services

But don’t let this list stop you! If you’ve got something you think is relevant and of interest to others in our field, we welcome your submissions! We know you’ve been doing amazing work, and we can’t wait to connect and share with you! 

If you would like to preview the proposal form, you can download it as a PDF.

Submit your proposal by May 2, 2024.

Speaking not your thing? No worries! Maybe you’d like to consider one of our exhibiting and advertising sponsorship opportunities?

 

Our Timeline

DEADLINES
DATES
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Accept or decline invitation to present
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Submit AV Requests
Monday, June 24, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Email draft copies of slides and/or handouts
Monday, September 12, 2024
All items must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on each date.

all the details

What Are We Looking For?

It Has to Fit

All sessions at the Healthy Teen Network conference must be aligned with our Guiding Principles. All content (shared in any form) must be:

  • Youth-friendly;
  • Inclusive and affirming of all young people;
  • And comprehensive, including when applicable, age-appropriate information and/or services about sexual and reproductive health—such as the full range of birth control methods and all pregnancy options (i.e., abortion, adoption, and parenting).

For example, information/services promoting sexual risk avoidance education, abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion campaigns are not in alignment with Healthy Teen Network Guiding Principles and are not eligible to be shared or promoted at the Healthy Teen Network conference.

Yep, We’ve Got the Final Say

We reserve the right to reject any session proposal, at our discretion.

We may need to change your session type, room setup, or other details (we’ll still talk it through with you first).

Show Us the Magic!

We highly encourage interactive, diverse, and unique sessions. Need some tips on how to make your presentation fabulous? Our trainers have got your back!

Not Your First Time? That’s OK!

Session proposals do not need to be original—if you’ve submitted it or facilitated it before, that’s just fine.

Pick Your Type

Workshop Sessions (75 mins)

  • Feature an individual, group, or panel presentation
  • Must be engaging, interactive, and skills-building
  • Plan time to answer questions

Roundtable Sessions (45-mins)

  • Share information with a smaller group, conversation-style 
  • Plan to present for a maximum of 15 minutes (slides optional)
  • Lead a discussion for another 30 minutes without slides

Learning Add-Ons

  • Training opportunity for up to 30 participants that happens before the first general session of the conference (on Monday, November 18th)
  • 3 or 6 hours in length, providing a deep dive into one specific topic area
  • Separate, additional cost for attendees

Ready to Get This Party Started?

Want to make sure you’ve got everything ready to go? If you would like to preview the proposal form, you can download it as a PDF. This is everything you’ll need:

Required Proposal Items

All About Your (Adult) Presenters

  • Contact information
  • Brief summary or bio statement for each (150-word limit)

All About Your Youth Presenters

  • Name and affiliation
  • Brief summary or bio statement for each (150-word limit)

The Rundown for Your Session

  • Title
  • Description (150-word limit)
  • Focus areas and populations of interest
  • What you want your participants to know and be able to do at the end of your session (50-word limit)
  • Why it matters for the attendees (150-word limit)
  • What makes your session engaging and interactive (150-word limit)
  • And, if your session is about a curriculum or program…
    • Tell us what it is and share any related links or other materials
    • If relevant, share any supporting materials, such as evaluation studies, for the curriculum or program (PDF format, 1MB maximum, up to 10 files)

Additional Items for Learning Add-On Submissions Only

  • Resume or CV (PDF format, 1MB maximum)
  • Mini session outline (One-page maximum, PDF format, 1MB maximum) which explains:
    • The different segments of your session
    • Time allotted to each segment
    • Engagement tactics
    • SMARTIE learning objectives that align with the segment
  • Why this topic is more important to showcase as a learning add-on (150-word limit)
  • Selected finalists will be required to participate in a virtual interview to discuss their proposal

What Do I Need to Bring?

What We’ve Got

All sessions get standard AV:

  • Wireless internet
  • LCD projector and projection screen
  • Speakers
  • Presenter remote
  • Easel, paper pad, and markers

BYOC

You must bring your own computer, if you want to display a presentation on the projection screen and connect to the LCD projector.

Always Accessorize

These days laptops and tablets come in all shapes and sizes with various adapters and ports. Be sure to bring whatever you need to connect your device to a projector with an HDMI cord. If you have specific questions about your device and what adapter you might need, please let us know before you pack and hop on your flight!

 

What Else Is There?

You Gotta Register

All presenters must register and pay to attend the conference by Monday, July 15, 2024. Registration isn’t open yet, but check out the rates for 2024.

What We Can Offer You

For Workshop and Roundtable Sessions, we cannot offer an honorarium or pay travel, per diem, or lodging expenses (we sure wish we could!). We do offer a discount of 15% on conference registration to the lead presenter only. 

For the lead trainer of a Learning Add-On, we offer a 100% discount on a full conference registration; one complimentary hotel night; a travel stipend of up to $550 to cover flight and ground transportation costs (based on location and airport of origin); and an honorarium of $350 (for a 3-hour training session) or $750 (for a 6-hour training session).

We Hope You Won’t Cancel, But If Life Happens…

You must notify Healthy Teen Network within 30 days of confirming your participation if you are not able to present at the conference. If you do not let us know more than 24 hours before your session, you will not be eligible to present at a Healthy Teen Network event for two years.

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2024 Call for Proposals

General Information

Welcome and thank you for your interest in being a presenter at the 2024 Healthy Teen Network Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.  

Deadlines
The deadline to submit all proposals is 11:59 PM ET, Thursday, May 2nd.
Submitted proposals will be notified of a decision by Thursday, June 6th.
Keep in mind that if your proposal is accepted, you must register for the conference by Monday, July 15th.

Save and Continue Later 
If you would like to preview the proposal form, you can download it as a PDF
 
If you would like to save and continue your proposal submission later, please select the button at the top of the screen that says "Save and Continue Later," and enter your email address to have a link sent to you that will allow you to return to complete the proposal.  Be sure to check your Junk folder if you do not see it at first.

For the 2024 conference, we are accepting proposals for: 
  • Workshop Sessions feature an individual, group, or panel presentation. The session must be engaging and interactive. Presenter(s) deliver a 75-minute presentation that includes time for attendees' questions. 
  • Roundtable Discussion Sessions are for sharing information with a smaller group, conversation-style.  Presenter(s) deliver a 15-minute presentation (slides optional) and then lead an informal, 30-minute discussion, without slides.   
  • Learning Add-Ons provide a deep dive on one specific topic area. These sessions are hosted prior to the first general session on Monday, November 18th.  Learning Add-Ons are a separate, additional cost for attendees and are hosted for a smaller group (up to 30 participants). Depending on the content, these are either 3 hours or 6 hours in length. 
What type of session would you like to present? *This question is required. 

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All times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).
***Times and content subject to change***

Monday, November 18

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Full-Day Learning Add-On
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Half-Day Learning Add-On
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Session
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception

Tuesday, November 19

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
General Session
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Awards Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshops
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
BIPOC Caucus

Wednesday, November 20

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshops
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Roundtables
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
General Session

Join us in Phoenix

Set in the beautiful Phoenix North Mountain Preserve, the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a 20-minute drive north of downtown Phoenix.

The resort offers spacious all-suite accommodations, sun-drenched pools, cabanas, waterfalls, a water slide, fine dining, world-class golf, a full-service spa, mountain views, surrounding hiking trails, and is a central location to many nearby Phoenix attractions.

We have secured a special rate for a limited number of rooms. The discounted room block is expected to sell out, so we highly recommend reserving your room as soon as possible. Book your online reservation below.

Room Type
Single/Double
Triple
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Guest Room
$199.00
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Guest Room:
Federal Government*
$156.00
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*Rate is dependent on the prevailing Federal Government Per Diem and is subject to change.

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