Call for Proposals

Advancing Innovation Through Partnership with Purpose

We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for ABET Symposium 2026, taking place April 16-17, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. This year’s theme, “Advancing Innovation Through Partnership with Purpose,” will focus on how interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building are vital in tackling the complex challenges of our time.

Our hope is that every participant leaves with a deeper commitment to community and collaboration and with a tangible next step — a partnership to pursue, a practice to adopt or a project to launch — in building a better world.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Call for Proposals Focus Areas

ACCREDITATION

This focus area will cover an array of topics focusing on ABET accreditation, from recent criteria changes to preparing for your site visit. Sessions will apply to all experience levels, from the novice learning about ABET processes for the first time to veterans looking to fine-tune their approach. Presenters will share their experiences incorporating best practices into their programs and valuable insights learned from years of experience.

ASSESSMENT

Program assessment can seem like a daunting task, but our leaders will put you on the path to success. Sessions in the assessment track will cover several of the more complex areas, such as student outcomes and continuous improvement, as well as methods to create an effective and sustainable assessment process. You’ll learn how to make assessment work for you while maximizing your students’ educational journey.

CREDENTIALS *NEW

Highlight how credentials—academic, professional and industry —are shaping the future of education and workforce development. This track invites proposals that explore the design, delivery and recognition of credentials that support lifelong learning, upskilling and verified expertise. Presenters may share innovations in micro-credentialing, continuing education certificates, digital badging and pathways that connect formal education to industry-aligned outcomes.

ADVANCING INNOVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE (CAN INCLUDE SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS)

Discover the transformation of interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building across academia, industry and global networks.

Anchored in the spirit of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, investigate how higher ed is creating intentional, equitable partnerships where every interest holder feels a sense of belonging.