Session Proposal Submission Form

Within this form, you are submitting a proposal to champion one of the following session types:

  • Concurrent Presentations: Live 90-minute blocks of four 20-minute presentations, all related to a similar Hot Topic in the water monitoring world. Ideally, presenters will represent a mix of affiliations and perspectives.
  • Roundtable/Panel Discussions: Live 90-minute blocks typically consisting of short presentation(s), followed by a facilitated discussion and Q&A. Content may be provided in advance to attendees.
  • Lightning/Poster Talks: Live 30-minute blocks of three 7-minute lightning or poster talks, followed by facilitated Q&A.
  • Workshops/Short Courses: Interactive training opportunities for attendees, typically 90 minutes long.

Reference the Session Guidelines for detailed information on session Champion responsibilities throughout the Virtual Gathering process, the organization of the Virtual Gathering, and the role of the Program Committee in working with session Champions.

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General Session Information

Submitter Email*
50 words or less—For review by the Program Committee and publication on the Virtual Gathering website and app
150 words or less – For review by the Program Committee and publication on the Virtual Gathering website and app
Who are the potential speakers that you plan to include in your session and/or what are their affiliations?

Please rank up to 3 conference themes that best fit your session, with choice 1 being the best fit.

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Participation*
We plan for all sessions that are part of the agenda to be live during the Virtual Gathering, with all speakers present. All efforts will be made to record these for viewing after the Virtual Gathering via the app for all registered attendees (with presenter and session Champion permission). In addition, we are offering asynchronous participation for those who cannot attend the live Virtual Gathering, as an alternative if a session does not fit in the live agenda, or if presenters in a session prefer not to present live. Please indicate your preference for your session:

Session Co-Champion(s)

Provide contact information for up to 2 co-champions
Co-Champion Email*
Co-Champion Email*

Additional Information for Workshops/Short Courses and Roundtable/Panel Discussions

For Workshops/Short Courses, please indicate the min/max number of participants you require, any attendee preparation needs, or any other additional information that may be helpful in our decision-making, if you are able to provide it at this time.
The total time allowed for a session is typically 90 minutes. If you feel you need longer than 90 minutes for your session, it may not be feasible during the live Virtual Gathering due to limited space in the agenda. Please provide more details about your session to explain additional time needed such as objectives, outcomes, and timelines, and the Program Committee would be happy to work with you to come up with potential options. For example, the 90-minute time slot during the Virtual Gathering could serve as an introduction to your workshop, and a longer follow-up workshop could be held after the Virtual Gathering.

What’s Next?

You will receive a confirmation email that your submission has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few days after submission, please check your spam folder, and otherwise reach out to nmc@nalms.org.

Champions will be notified of the status of their proposals by November 6, 2026.

Questions? Contact the 2027 Co-Chairs: Lilly Edmond, edmond.lillian@epa.gov, Candice Hopkins, chopkins@usgs.gov and Felipe Arzayus, felipe.arzayus@noaa.gov.