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September 16–18, 2025 | Nashville

 

AU 2025
Call for Proposals 

 
 
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AU 2025 Call for Proposals is now closed.

 

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal this year. We appreciate
your time, dedication, and interest in sharing your knowledge with the AU
community. Submission status updates will be sent out at the end of May.

 

 


Get started with these resources

 

Call for Proposals guide

Everything you need to know including topics, inspiration, and class options. 

 

Proposal worksheet

Brainstorm your ideas and prepare for
your submission.

 

Sample Proposals 

Review previous proposals to
gain valuable insights.

 
 
 
 

Important dates

 
 

March 20–April 17  
Call for Proposals 

 

Late May 
Speakers notified of selections   

 

Late May  
Speaker resources available 

 

September 16–18  
AU 2025

 

 

How Call for Proposals works

 
 

Find your big idea

It all starts with an idea worth sharing. We’d love to hear about the unique discoveries, insights, and solutions you’ve found in your work. 

 
 

Shape your proposal

Familiarize yourself with the Proposal Requirements and Proposal Worksheet to better understand what we’re looking for and how to best structure your proposal. 

 
 

Submit your proposal

Click ‘Submit a proposal’ on this page to start the submission process. Proposals will undergo a review period with selections announced in late May. 

 
 
 

Why submit an AU proposal? 

Speaking at AU is an incredible opportunity to influence and inspire your peers, as well as gain recognition and visibility. Contribute to the future of design and make by submitting your proposal today. 

Questions? Contact AU Speaker Management.

 
 

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