July 7-10, 2026
DoubleTree Orlando at Seaworld
10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32831
Adjuciator Training & Board Meeting: July 7
Summer Conference: July 8-9
FBA Jazz Institute: July 9-10
The FBA is accepting session proposals for the 2026 FMEA Professional Learning Conference. The FBA Summer Conference will take place on Wednesday, July 8, through Thursday, July 9, immediately followed by the FBA Summer Jazz Institute on Thursday, July 9, through Friday, July 10.
The theme for the 2026 summer conference will be Inspiring Students Through Pedagogy, Performance, and Passion.
Session proposals can be submitted HERE.
Deadline to submit Session Proposals: September 26, 2025
Late submissions will not be accepted, so please plan accordingly.
Conference Registration and Attendance:
All presenters must register for the conference, even if they live or teach outside Florida.
Presenters may submit two (2) session proposals.
By submitting a proposal, you agree to register and attend in person to present your session if your proposal is selected.
Presenters are responsible for all expenses, including but not limited to travel, hotel, meals, conference registration, and materials.
Required Materials
Session Proposals must include:
Presenter/Co-Presenter name
Presenter(s) bio (500 characters or fewer per presenter).
Title of your session (120 characters or fewer).
A description of your session as you want it to appear in the conference program and online schedule. Please check for proper spelling and grammar, and make sure that it is written in a manner that would encourage attendees to get excited about attending your session. (1000 characters or fewer)
Names and email addresses of two (2) professional references who can speak to your qualifications for presenting on the topic of your session proposal.
Selection Process
The FBA Clinics Committee will review each proposal. Notification of acceptance will be made by the end of January.
All decisions are final.
Due to the large number of submissions received, the committee is not able to provide feedback for proposals that are not accepted.
The FBA Clinics Committee, President, Executive Director, and Executive Committee have the discretion to invite additional presenters, speakers, and performers in addition to those who submit proposals or performance applications here.