2022 TCOM Conference || Call for Proposals

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We are excited to announce the 18^th Annual TCOM (Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management) Conference this year will take place in beautiful and vibrant New Orleans, September 21 – 23, 2022 at the JW Marriott New Orleans. The 18th Annual TCOM Conference will bring together a global audience who may be influenced by TCOM in various ways.

We invite those interested in presenting to submit their proposal to present at the 18th Annual TCOM Conference. The theme of the 2022 TCOM Conference is “Managing Change and All That Jazz”. The Call for Proposals will remain open until February 28, 2022 Friday, March 4, 2022. You may submit your proposal using our Call for Proposal form here. 

Before you submit your proposal, please see our TCOM Conference Submission Review Rubric for guidance on your submission. 

Be prepared to submit the following presentation information in your proposal submission:

• Presenter Names & Emails
• Presentation Title
• Abstract of Presentation (500 words or less)
• Outline of Presentation (bullet-point format)
• 2-3 Learning Objectives (Learning Objectives & Guidelines)
• Target Audience for Presentation

More information:

Proposal submissions will be considered for 1-hour breakout sessions during the 2022 TCOM Conference that will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022, and Friday, September 23, 2022.

If you are requesting to present on a specific date, or would like to submit your proposal as a poster presentation, please specify this on the last section of the form, “Would you like to provide any other details about your presentation submission?”.

All proposal submissions will be reviewed by our Conference Program Committee. If you choose to submit a proposal, you will be notified in April 2022 of the status of your submission. If accepted, all presenters on the proposal will be notified via email. All accepted presentations may be requested to submit additional information as needed.

Registration for the 2022 TCOM Conference will be made available in May 2022. Presenter(s) will receive a discount rate for the conference. Presenter(s) are responsible for making their own hotel reservation(s). At this time, we are planning the 2022 TCOM Conference to be a hybrid experience; some presenters may be virtual. If you would like to be a virtual presenter, please specify this on your submission or reach out to Diamond Darling at communications@praedfoundation.org.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How long is the Call for Proposals open for the 18th Annual TCOM Conference (2022)?
A: The Call for Proposals for the 2022 TCOM Conference is open through December 14, 2021, and will be closed on February 28, 2022 Friday, March 4, 2022.

Q: What is the deadline to complete a submission?
A: All submissions must be completed by February 28, 2022 Friday, March 4, 2022 at 23:59 PST in order to be considered for the 18th Annual TCOM Conference.

Q: What is the theme for the 18th Annual TCOM Conference?
A:  Managing Change and All That Jazz:

For the theme, we’d like people to focus on ‘change’ in the broadest sense. That might include looking at change among people served in an implementation. It can include change by clinical, supervisory or administrative staff. Or, the focus of your presentation could be policy changes. As with all years, we invite all who are interested to submit, but the idea of focusing on managing change is the overall 2022 TCOM Conference theme.

Q: What topic should I submit for consideration for the 18h Annual TCOM Conference?
A: For the annual TCOM Conference, we are always looking for a wide array of topics that are innovative, engaging, inspiring, and informative in relation to TCOM. We also have suggested topic categories available for you to use as inspiration.

Q: What should I provide for Learning Objectives?
A: A clear learning objective is a statement of what participants will know or be able to do when they have completed the presentation. Learning objectives must be observable and/or measurable. If you’re interested in more information, you can view the Learning Objectives Guidelines.

Q: Who is the audience for the TCOM Conference?
A: We invite all that are interested in TCOM to attend the annual TCOM Conference. Many of our attendees are direct care workers, social workers, researchers, agency/organization administrators, county/state directors, or even family members that are wanting to expand their knowledge of TCOM.

Q: How do I submit my proposal?
A: By completing the form submission at: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PC5VvkK740FFiu
If you have trouble submitting this form, please email us at communications@praedfoundation.org, and we will work on an alternative solution.

Q: How will I know if my proposal was submitted successfully?
A: Once you complete the Call for Proposal submission form, you will receive an email titled, “2022 TCOM Conference: Call for Proposals”, which will confirm that we have received your presentation proposal.

If you have any questions in regards to the 2022 TCOM Conference, please feel free to reach out to Diamond Darling, TCOM Conference Lead, at communications@praedfoundation.org.