Our 2027 Guiding Question

What does work look like when it is at its best?

We are especially interested in proposals that examine the conditions, systems, relationships, practices, and decisions that support individual and organizational wellbeing.

Applicants are encouraged to connect their proposal to this question. However, your proposed topic should genuinely reflect your education, experience, qualifications, and scope of practice. We do not want applicants to force their expertise into the annual theme when another workplace wellbeing topic would provide greater value to our community.

Who We Want to Hear From

We especially encourage proposals from practitioners who are actively doing this work within organizations, communities, health systems, academic settings, or professional practice.

Researchers, clinicians, organizational leaders, workplace wellbeing professionals, and other subject matter experts are also encouraged to apply.

You do not need to be a professional speaker. You should have relevant expertise and experience teaching, presenting, facilitating, or translating complex information for others.

Our programming is not aligned with proposals centered primarily on motivational speaking, influencer style content, product demonstrations, or the promotion of a book, service, or proprietary offering.

2027 Program Opportunities

Selected proposals may be considered for our Wellbeing Think Tank Annual Summit on February 25, 2027, in Portland, Oregon, or virtual programming offered throughout the 2027 program year.

Summit opportunities are extremely limited. Most presenters selected through this call will be invited to participate in virtual programming.

Sessions are generally allotted 60 minutes and may include educational presentations, interactive workshops, case studies, facilitated conversations, copresented sessions, or panel discussions.

Applicants may submit up to two proposals through one application.

What We Consider

Strong proposals will demonstrate:

Relevant qualifications and applied experience
Clear value for workplace wellbeing professionals and organizational leaders
Credible research, professional standards, evidence, or practice based knowledge
Practical learning objectives
Meaningful participant engagement
Alignment with Wellbeing Think Tank’s educational and noncommercial standards

Important Dates

Submission deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Applicants notified: No later than October 23, 2026

Prepare and Apply

Before beginning, review the Application Guide and Question Preview. It includes presenter expectations, application preparation guidance, and the primary questions you will be asked to answer.

Submit your proposal

Questions? Register for the information session here

Accommodation requests may be directed to Contact@WellbeingThinkTank.org.

To ensure a fair and consistent review process, proposals will be accepted only through the official online application. Proposals or inquiries submitted by email will not be reviewed or receive a response.

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2027 Workplace Wellbeing Call for Proposals: What Does Work Look Like When It Is at Its Best?

Wellbeing Think Tank is now accepting proposals for our 2027 Annual Summit and virtual program year.