Call for Proposals
Flash Talks
Proposals are due Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET. Late submissions will not be considered.
Flash Talk sessions feature four to six fast-paced, brief reports on hot topics in psychology research, education, or practice. Each presentation runs no more than five minutes, allowing ample time for audience interaction, such as questions or small group discussion. Groups of up to six presenters may submit a Flash Talk proposal. Individual submissions are not accepted.
TIP! Make sure your proposal aligns with the goals of the Division you are submitting to by reviewing their program requirements.
All APA 2027 proposals must be submitted online through the call for proposals platform by Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET.
Submit for CE
Your Critical Conversation session can offer continuing education (CE) credit! Being a CE presenter gives you greater visibility in the APA 2026 program and an additional achievement you can note on your CV.
What You’ll Need to Submit Your Flash Talk
We recommend preparing the required information in a separate document then copying and pasting it into the submission platform.
Session Information
APA Division
Select the APA Division you are submitting your proposal to—see the full list of APA Divisions here.
Not sure which Division to submit to? Search the list to find the ones that cover your topic. Still can’t decide? Consider reaching out to the
Division program chairs to determine if your proposal is a good fit.
Session Title
75 characters max, including spaces
TIP! Attendees often decide which sessions to attend based on their titles. Make sure yours is clear and engaging, with the key words and concepts at the beginning.
Click here for examples.
Session Description
50 words max
This is the brief description of your Flash Talk that will appear in the APA 2026 program. It should provide a clear overview of the session and make the case for why this topic is relevant and useful to attendees.
Real-World Applications Statements
50 words each
Include two statements that highlight the practical applications of your proposed session, whether in policy, clinical settings, research, education, or any other setting.
For example,
“This session will offer a replicable stepped-care protocol for how culturally informed care can be implemented in clinical practice with LGBT youth,” or, “This session will present actionable recommendations clinicians can use when supporting clients through the VA service-based disability claims process.”
Session Abstract
300 words max
The abstract should describe the session's overall focus and/or goals, including any interactive component or audience engagement strategy. It should also provide a brief mention of the content to be covered by each of the individual speakers/presenters.
Scheduling Accommodations (optional)
If any of the participants require scheduling accommodations related to religious beliefs or other protected statuses, please provide details.
Presenter and Presentation Information
Flash Talks are made up of up to six presentations. You will need to provide information about each of the presentations and presenters that make up your Flash Talk.
Presenter Names and Affiliations
Add each presenter in the Flash Talk using their last name and email address.
If the presenter does not already have a contact created, you will need to add them with their:
- first name,
- last name,
- email address, and
- organization.
Presentation Title
75 characters max, including spaces
This title should be unique to each presentation and different from the overall session title.
For each presentation, enter the title of presentation into the "Title" field.
Presentation Abstract
300 words max
Enter an abstract for each presentation.
The Call for Proposals closed at 5 p.m. ET, January 14, 2025.
APA 2025 will feature four different session types: Critical Conversations, Flash Talks, Skill-Building Sessions, or Symposia. Learn more about each session type below.
For additional division-specific information and program chairperson contact details, click
here.
IMPORTANT! ALL presenters and program participants—members, nonmembers, and students—are required to register and pay the appropriate registration fees for APA 2027. Registration will open in April. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco, CA, or virtually!
