Submit your Presentation for SPRAT's 2027 Annual Conference!

SPRAT’s Annual Conference features presentations from rope access professionals around the world, making it one of the most valuable and highly rated parts of the event. Each year, technicians, trainers, engineers, safety professionals, and industry experts share their knowledge through engaging presentations covering innovative work methods, unique projects, emerging technologies, safety practices, and other topics relevant to the rope access community. If you have experience, insights, or ideas that would benefit others in the industry, we now invite you to submit a proposal and share your experience and expertise at the 2027 Annual Conference, scheduled for March 15 – 17 in Santa Barbara, California! Please note that presentation proposals are welcome from both members and non-members and must be educational and non-commercial in nature. For each approved presentation, one (1) complimentary conference registration will be issued. Ready to share your expertise? Complete the Conference Presentation Application Form to be considered. Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 9, 2026

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Important Presenter Dates & Deadlines

October 9, 2026                 Call for Presentations Closes

November 16, 2026           Presenters Notified

December 4, 2026             Speaker Acceptance Confirmation Due

January 8, 2027                  Final Presentation Title and Abstract Due

February 12, 2027              Draft Presentation Slides Due for Review

February 26, 2027              Final Presentation Slides Due

March  2 – 5, 2027              Speaker Orientation Webinar

March 15, 2027                  Conference Begins

Questions? Contact the SPRAT Office at info@sprat.org or +1-610-971-4850.

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