The 2025 NFB of Virginia State Convention is heading to Virginia Beach, and we’re looking for passionate presenters, facilitators, and fearless fun-bringers to help us build a weekend that’s rich in learning, bursting with creativity, and full of community spirit.
Whether you’re pitching a professional breakout session, leading a hands-on workshop, or orchestrating an unforgettable after-hours activity, this is your stage.
What We’re Looking For:
Thought-provoking panels or interactive discussions
Skills-based workshops or demos
Tech, advocacy, employment, health, and education-focused content
Creative and cultural experiences
Interactive social events (think game nights, talent shows, dance sessions, or something entirely new)
No idea is too small—or too bold. From serious topics to seriously fun activities, we want your energy and ideas to help shape this year’s program.
Submit your proposal by August 15, 2025.
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier the better!
Who Are We?
As you may know, the National Federation of the Blind is a non-profit, private sector resource of knowledge, support and encouragement for people who are blind and low vision. We offer training and advocacy to blind people and parents of blind children, and work to remove legal, economic and societal barriers so that blind people can participate fully in employment, education, recreation and all other aspects of community life. Our annual convention is one way we work toward achieving these goals.
Who is the Audience?
Hundreds of blind people, including students, working adults and seniors; parents of blind children; service providers; technology producers/distributors; inventors of products designed to enhance accessibility and independence; and representatives from rehabilitation services, agencies, private agencies for the blind attend our annual convention.
Next Steps
Please complete the form below for your presentation to be considered for inclusion on our convention agenda. Available time slots are in 50-minute increments and are available:
- Thursday October 30 between 7PM and 10PM,
- Friday, October 31 between 1:00 PM and 10:00 PM, or
- Saturday, November 1 between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time, August 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact Tracy Soforenko, or call him at: 202-285-4595.