Final Countdown: Last Call for ASLA 2025 Proposals

February 11, 2025
ASLA 2016 Professional General Design Honor Award. Converging Ecologies as a Gateway to Acadiana. St. Landry Parish, LA. CARBO Landscape Architecture / photo: Louisiana Helicam

Cue the final countdown theme—with one week until the ASLA 2025 Call for Presentations submission deadline, we encourage you to dedicate some time ASAP to log into the system, review the guidelines, and finish crafting your proposal by next Tuesday, February 18.

If there's a topic you are passionate about, make sure it's part of the conference program by submitting a proposal.

Don't like starting from a blank slate? Peruse the track descriptions to spark a few ideas, or explore past sessions—select sessions recordings from the 2021-2024 ASLA conferences are available via ASLA Online Learning—to get a sense of what's been covered recently.

Top Tips for Crafting a Winning Proposal

Assemble a Diverse Team: ASLA is committed to showcasing a broad spectrum of voices. Sessions featuring speakers who did not present at last year’s conference will be prioritized. We also encourage including perspectives from outside the landscape architecture profession. Please note: single-speaker proposals will not be considered.

Get Creative: Show us your passion! Think creatively about how your projects and insights align with our seven education tracks. Unconventional approaches and unique perspectives are welcome.

Focus on Practical Applications: Ask yourself, "What practical knowledge can attendees gain from my session that they can apply to their practice or business?" Aim to offer actionable insights.

ASLA 2024 Professional General Design Honor Award. Louisiana Children’s Museum: A Joyous Landscape in City Park. New Orleans, LA. Mithun / image: Kevin Scott

Polish Your Proposal: Collaboration is key! Use our submission guides and templates to work with your co-speakers. Draft, review, and edit thoroughly before submitting. A well-edited proposal makes a strong impression.

Submit Early: Don’t wait until the last minute. Submit early to avoid last-minute issues. Remember, all speakers must accept the speaker terms and agreement before the proposal can be submitted.

Start Your Proposal

Help us shape an inspiring and educational ASLA 2025 by submitting your proposal through our online system by Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

ASLA 2024 Professional Communications Design Honor Award. 2023 Coastal Master Plan: A Plan for Louisiana’s Coastal Communities. New Orleans, LA. SCAPE / Landscape Architecture DPC / image: CPRA

And, while you jot that deadline down, don't forget that this Friday, February 14, is another date to note (and not just because it's Valentine's Day, for those who celebrate)—it's the deadline to register for the ASLA Professional Awards and to submit ASLA Honors nominations.