Overview From The Chair

Read a message from Joseph A. Allen, this year’s SIOP Program Committee Chair, about the call for proposals and what to expect at the conference.

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Submit A Session

Read SIOP’s submission checklists to ensure potential sessions meet the proper criteria, then submit a session for review.

Important Submission Information

Upload A Session Submission

Submit A Proposal

Use the Submission Center to upload a proposal.

NOTE: The Submission Center is now closed. The submission deadline was Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.

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Preparing and Formatting Proposal Documents

Make sure all submitted proposals follow the proper formatting and text guidelines.

Session Types and In-Person Formats 

Find out about the 7 different types of 50 or 80-minute sessions and how to bolster potential submissions.

All sessions for the 2025 SIOP Annual Conference will only be conducted in person. There will be no virtual or hybrid options.

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Volunteer As a Proposal Reviewer

Play a key role in filling the conference program with valuable, compelling content through with peer review process. All current SIOP Fellows, Members, Associates, and Retired members are eligible to serve as reviewers.

Eligibility of Individuals & Proposals

SIOP welcomes participation as both speaking and non-speaking contributors. Review specific rules for contributors to follow.

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Submission and Reviewer Instructions

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Step By Step Submission Site Walkthrough

See a detailed slide deck for help navigating the online submission process.

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Proposal Reviewer Walkthrough

Find out the steps for volunteering to be a proposal reviewer for the Annual Conference.