Conference Speaker FAQ

FAHQ Annual Conference March 31  – April 2, 2026

Thank you for considering participation as a speaker in the Florida Association for Healthcare Quality (FAHQ) 2026 Annual Conference.  The conference will be held in the Orlando area March 31 – April 5, 2026.

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These are questions frequently answered for our potential conference speakers, and we hope the answers will support your decision to present at our conference.  If you have additional questions or need any clarification please contact your conference speaker coordinator by email at speakers@FAHQ.org.

If you have never presented as a conference speaker before and would like some guidance:

Contact ProfessionalDevelopment@FAHQ.org and a member of that team will work with you to create your abstract and answer questions about developing your topic and presenting.

1. Will I receive a speaker fee?  To keep conference costs down for our members, FAHQ does not routinely offer speaker fees.  You will receive a 50% conference registration discount if you want to register to attend and obtain the continuing education credit.  If more than one member of your team presents, the conference registration discount is available ONLY to the primary presenter only.
2. Will FAHQ cover my travel costs as a speaker? FAHQ will pay for one night at our host hotel and up to $50.00 for meals (receipts required).  Mileage reimbursement for speakers traveling within Florida will be at the FAHQ rate of $0.625 per mile.  Again, these costs are covered for the primary presenter ONLY if others from your team participate.  Any requested exceptions to these travel reimbursement guidelines will require FAHQ Board approval.
3. Do I need to be a FAHQ member to be accepted as a speaker?  While we always encourage membership, you do not have to be a member to speak at the conference.
4. Will I be presenting to a live audience?  Yes, FAHQ is continuing our face-to-face presentation.
5. What is the best format for my presentation content?  The best format is to use PowerPoint slides, supported by your lecture and audience discussion.
6. Will you share my PPT slides with those registered?  We will not provide in PPT format but will create a PDF handout for distribution.  You may request the PDF be created with two or three slides per page so consider the font size when creating your slides.
7. Can I include video clips in my presentation?  Yes, but we ask that you only include MP4 format or a link to a YouTube video. You will work with audio-visual support on-site to make sure the video works.
8. Will my presentation be recorded?  FAHQ is not planning to record any of the live sessions currently.  If a decision is made to do so, you will be contacted.
9. What are my responsibilities as a speaker?  Briefly, this is what you need to do to be a FAHQ conference speaker (Note: timelines provided following this section):
   1. Submit your abstract using the online tool by the deadline date.
   2. When your abstract is accepted, complete the “Conference Speaker Application” and submit by the deadline date. The application will include a speaker agreement and information needed to obtain CE approval and promote the conference.  This includes presentation title and brief description, outline, objectives, and references.  You will also be asked to provide your CV, a brief bio, and a head shot.
   3. Respond timely to the Speaker Coordinator when additional information is needed regarding your presentation.
   4. Develop your presentation as PowerPoint slides and submit by stated deadline.
   5. Attend the conference to present and to take advantage of the other sessions and networking with our attendees.