Urgent Care Convention Speakers and Other Contributors

Congratulations on your proposal being accepted for the 2026 Urgent Care Convention!

Welcome to the Speaker Hub!

This is your space to complete essential tasks, upload materials, and prepare for an outstanding presentation. Here, you’ll find everything you need—from deadlines and guidelines to tips for making your session impactful and aligned with this year’s theme. Let’s work together to make your voice heard and your message unforgettable!

If you have any questions, contact learning@urgentcareassociation.org.

Call for Proposals Closed 10/31/2025

Spread the Word!

You’re part of something big—let your network know you’ll be speaking at the 2026 Urgent Care Convention! Download our Speaker Media Kit (coming soon) for ready-to-use graphics and sample posts that make it easy to share your excitement. Help us amplify the message and build momentum for this incredible event!

Task 1 – Due by January 31, 2026

Submit your speaker agreement. Note: Once agreement is completed, a discount code for registration will be sent, if applicable.
Submit your W-9.
Submit your authorization for electronic payment (no checks issued, all payments are done electronically).
Submit your financial disclosure form. (NA for non-CME sessions)

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) requires people who control the educational content of accredited CME activities to disclose financial relationships with ineligible companies. The purpose of this is to prevent conflicts of interest that could arise when individuals have the opportunity to influence CME content about the products or services of an ineligible company.

Task 2 – Due by February 28, 2026

Pick a date and register for our Speaker Webinar. Urgent Care is a powerhouse of impact—and your presentation is part of that story.

Our Speaker Webinar is your chance to:

Meet other speakers who share your passion
Gain practical guidance to make your session shine
Ensure your content reflects this year’s theme: Amplify

This webinar is required, but we promise it will be engaging, collaborative, and designed to help you succeed.

Task 3 – Develop your presentation and/or poster

Download the Convention PowerPoint template:

Click to Open and then “Save As” with your LAST NAME-SESSION TITLE. The template will open as a .potx file, but when you “Save As” the type will automatically change to a .pptx.

Developing your content and presentation:

Review the AGENDA, know what else is going on and work it into your content if appropriate.
Review tips on creating an engaging presentation:
EMBED ALL VIDEOS for best viewing experience.

Developing your poster, each posters should include the following sections:

Introduction/Background
Abstract/Summary
Method/Procedure
Data/Results
Discussion
Conclusion/Take-Home Points

Task 4 – Due by March 23, 2026

Upload your presentation and/or poster here – Name your document as follows: Last Name-Session Title

Review Process

Every presentation and poster is reviewed by the UCA/CUCM learning team.
Presentations and posters are peer reviewed to follow ACCME requirements. Click here to review ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Non-CME presentations and posters are reviewed with the same rigor to uphold our educational integrity.
An email will be sent to you with required changes and/or recommended changes.
Make the required changes and re-upload.

Task 4 – Due by March 31, 2025

All presenters and contributors are required to register. Discounts can be applied during the check out process.

Task 6 – All Presentations Are Finalized By April 3, 2026

Access PDF copies here. No further changes accepted.

Posters

Printing and shipping is the responsibility of the main poster presenter.

Posters should be printed on thick poster paper.
The maximum size of a poster is 4′ x 5′.
A display board with pins is made available to each poster presenter.

Task 7 – Practice Presentation Delivery

Review Delivering a Great Presentation by Forbes.
PRACTICE your timing and delivery!

Expand your reach! Record your practice presentation and upload for attendees.

Task 8 – Present at the Convention April 11-14, 2026

Double check the agenda and note your session(s) room location and time!
Report to your session room 15 minutes prior to your session.

Task 9 – Post Convention

Claim your CME – For those that delivered clinical content, the preparation and delivery of your presentation is eligible for CME.

Provide your Feedback – We not only value the content and expertise you bring, we value your input to make the process as efficient as possible.
Attendee feedback will be distributed to speakers within 3 weeks after the event.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Urgent Care Association. The Urgent Care Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The Urgent Care Association designates this speaker preparation activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM per 1 hour of presentation delivery. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement