Call for Speakers is Open!
Each year, thousands of people from across the world attend the NDSC Annual Convention. For most, it’s to hear the latest information from world-renowned experts. For others, it’s a great vacation. However, for nearly all, it is the one-of-a-kind NDSC “giant family reunion” feeling that permeates the convention weekend that brings them back and attracts hundreds of new participants each year.
The 55th NDSC Annual Convention will be held in Denver at the Sheraton Denver Downtown from July 15 to 18, 2027, and features four opportunities for speakers to provide interactive workshops to the Down syndrome community. If you have more than one workshop idea or want to present at multiple conferences, please submit a separate application for each topic and conference. Please refer to each conference page for its submittal guidelines, selection criteria, and theme categories.
New in 2027: NDSC is also accepting proposals for the Siblings Conference (speakers July 17, 2027), Kids Camp activities (July 16-18, 2027) and movies and films (to be shown at select times, July 15-18, 2027).
Schedule:
October 1, 2026 – Call for speakers opens
November 20, 2026 – Call for speaker proposal submission deadline
February 12, 2027 – All those who submitted will be notified if the proposal was approved or declined
March 3, 2027 – Early registration and hotel opens for accepted speakers
March 9, 2027 – General registration and hotel opens to all
Please note the schedule is subject to change.
Questions? Email info@ndsccenter.org
