Public Issues Leadership Development Conference

2025 

Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD)

April 7-8, 2025

Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Arlington, VA


Request for Proposals Now Open
 

The PILD conference planning committee is seeking proposals for the 2025 PILD Conference, to be held April 7 and 8, 2025, in Arlington, VA (Washington DC Metro area). RFP details and a link to input your proposal may be found in this document.

 

The PILD Planning Committee is seeking abstracts from Extension professionals who have demonstrated programming impacts to address critical public issues at local, state, regional, or national levels. This year’s conference theme is YEAR-ROUND IMPACT.

 

Two types of proposals are being sought:

 

All proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. (PST), December 9, 2024.

 

All proposals will be peer-reviewed, therefore acceptance would be appropriate for listing on scholarly vitae.

 

If selected, presenters will be expected to attend the PILD conference and pay their registration fee and travel costs.