{"id":15136,"date":"2025-10-14T04:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/?p=15136"},"modified":"2025-10-14T04:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:04:36","slug":"call-to-host-the-ltas-conference-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/2025\/10\/call-to-host-the-ltas-conference-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call to Host the LTAS Conference in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The\u00a0Let\u2019s Talk About Service (LTAS) Conference<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0invites proposals from members of our community to host the 13th edition in December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Host?<\/strong>
LTAS follows a Serve-It-Forward<\/em> philosophy: each conference is made possible through the generosity and vision of its hosts, ensuring continuity and excellence for future generations of early-career service scholars. Hosting is both an honor and a legacy opportunity\u2014a chance to shape the future of service research while showcasing your institution\u2019s commitment to teaching, scholarship, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility and Schedule<\/strong>
– Any LTAS\u00a0alumni\u00a0<\/strong>(former participants, coaches, keynote speakers) may submit a proposal to host LTAS.
– LTAS is typically organized during the first week of December; the second week of December may also be an option.
– LTAS begins on Wednesday with an opening reception, followed by two full days of sessions on Thursday and Friday, concluding around 5 p.m. on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selection Criteria<\/strong>
Host proposals are evaluated by the LTAS Executive Board members according to the following criteria:
– Theme & Keynotes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The proposed theme, along with suggestions for the skills workshop and keynote speakers, will be key considerations, particularly the extent to which the theme aligns with the LTAS mission.
– Financial & Institutional Support<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Evidence of diversified funding sources, sponsorship opportunities or commitments, and sound budget planning to ensure feasibility. Prior experience in organizing conferences or workshops is not required but is considered an advantage.
– Location<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 An accessible, welcoming, and inspiring location; suitability of the conference venue; and its potential to attract a diverse range of participants from our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit Your Proposal<\/strong>
Please send your proposal to the LTAS Executive Committee Board members Wafa Hammedi (wafa.hammedi@unamur.be), Bart Larivi\u00e8re (bart.lariviere@kuleuven.be) and Sertan Kabadayi (kabadayi@fordham.edu) by November 15, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposal should include:
– Name of the host school with a brief description
– Names of the conference co-hosts
– The theme for the conference, along with potential workshops and keynote speakers
– The name of the potential conference hotel
– A brief financial plan, including potential sponsorships and revenue sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All conference host proposals must be submitted by November 15, 2025<\/strong>. The decision on the LTAS 2026 conference host will be announced at this year\u2019s Conference in Ghent in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be part of LTAS history\u2014host the next conference and serve-it-forward<\/em> to the service research community!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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