The National Alopecia Areata Foundation invites proposals for presentations at the 42nd Annual NAAF Conference, the premier event bringing together the alopecia areata community to connect, learn, and share experiences that strengthen our community. We’re looking for engaging, informative, and inspiring sessions that reflect the diversity of our community and provide attendees with practical knowledge, strategies, and tools to live their best life with alopecia areata. About the 42nd Annual NAAF Conference Location: Anaheim, CA Dates: June 24 – 27, 2027 Theme: Coming soon! Registration: Opens soon! You can find the interest form here. Who Should Submit We welcome proposals from: Individuals and families affected by alopecia areata Community leaders and advocates Healthcare professionals and researchers Educators, social workers, and mental health professionals Session Types We offer different session types to help our community members engage and process the information in a variety of formats. Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on skill-building, peer learning, or problem-solving Panel Discussions: Multiple speakers offering diverse perspectives on a shared topic Roundtables / Community Conversations: Facilitated discussions on topics important to attendees Topics of Interest While all proposals are welcome, we are especially interested in sessions that address: Empowerment Emotional well-being/mental health Self-acceptance Navigating healthcare and insurance Transitioning through life stages with alopecia areata Unique needs of men with alopecia areata Unique needs of individuals with mild to moderate alopecia areata Camouflage and make-up techniques Submission Guidelines Please include the following in your proposal: Brief abstract containing the following information: A title for your presentation Why the topic is important and what problem it addresses How participants will achieve learning objectives Presentation/workshop description How the session will benefit attendees Learning objectives (up to 3) Brief description for the conference program Presenter name(s), title(s), affiliation(s), and biosketch(es) Important Dates Call Opens: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Submission Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Notifications will be sent out one month after the proposal is submitted. Submit Your Proposal Submit your presentation proposal online. Submit Your Proposal Questions? Contact us at conference@naaf.org. Join us in shaping an inspiring, empowering, and inclusive experience for all members of our community. We can’t wait to hear your ideas! NOTE: NAAF is unable to provide travel assistance or speaker fees for presenters at the NAAF Annual Conference. We DO provide speakers with a complimentary registration for the conference and one complimentary hotel room for the conference dates in our room block.
