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Call for Proposals Timeline

Call for Proposals Opens

Sept. 3, 2025

Call for Proposals Closes

Oct. 24, 2025

Notification to Present

Dec. 5, 2025

Tracks + Sessions Posted

Dec. 15, 2025

Submit a Proposal

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is now accepting proposals for education sessions at the 2026 CGA Conference & Expo happening April 27-30, 2026 in Colorado Springs.

Presentations must remain free of product marketing or promotional content. Proposals deemed sales-oriented will not be considered.

Submission Deadline: Oct. 24, 2025

Please Note: All speakers are responsible for their own conference registration, travel arrangements and any interpreter arrangements/fees.

Ready to Submit?

Click below to access the proposal submission form.

Main Stage (Coming Soon)

The CGA Conference & Expo Mainstage is the center of inspiration, insight, and connection — bringing together the brightest minds, boldest voices, and most influential leaders in the damage prevention industry.

Join us each day for powerful keynote presentations, thought-provoking panels, and special sessions that will energize your thinking and elevate your work. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, industry forecasts, or personal stories that spark change, the Mainstage is where big ideas take the spotlight.

811 Center/Board of Director Leadership Series

This exclusive education series is designed specifically for 811 call center executives and their boards of directors, offering targeted guidance on the critical issues impacting non-profit governance. Through expert-led sessions, attendees will explore best practices in board oversight, fiduciary responsibilities, and legal compliance — all tailored to the unique operational and regulatory landscape of the damage prevention industry. This program provides a valuable opportunity for executive teams and boards to align on strategic leadership, risk management, and mission-driven accountability.