2026 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD)

We look forward to seeing you in Bethesda, MD 

April 20-22, 2026  

Don't forget to hold the dates for 2027....

 April 12-14, 2027

Request for Proposals Now Available!

Concurrent Presentations, Posters, and Ignite Talks

Conference Dates: April 20-22, 2026

Location: Bethesda, MD

Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Theme: Advocacy in Action: The Intersection of Innovation and Impact

For detailed information on the Proposal Submission Process

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Submission Guidelines

●        Submit proposals via: http://go.osu.edu/2026PILD

●        Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

●        Presenters must be current members of a JCEP professional organization

●        Presenters are responsible for their own registration and travel costs

PILD Registration is scheduled to open in January, 2026 - More details to come!

In the meantime - if you're interested in a sneak peak of the Twilight Tour being offered - here's some more info !  Twilight Tour Info