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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CONTACT INFO
The SPRAT Office can be reached Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Address : 994 Old Eagle School Road; Suite 1019
Wayne, PA 19087-1866 - Phone : +1-610.971.4850
- Fax : +1-610.971.4859
- Membership & Other General Inquiries
- Email: info@sprat.org
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