The United States Lifesaving Association is now accepting education session proposals for the USLA Fall 2026 National Lifesaving Conference & Expo, to be held November 9–12, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.

This national conference brings together professional lifeguards, agency leaders, and water safety professionals from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen practice, and advance open water lifesaving and drowning prevention.

The USLA welcomes expressions of interest from presenters whose expertise can deliver practical value to attendees and directly support their ability to better serve the public. The anticipated audience will primarily include professional open water lifeguards and others involved in water safety, rescue, and emergency response in the natural aquatic environment (including surf, lake, and river settings).

Why present at a USLA conference? Presenters play a direct role in strengthening the knowledge, skills, and decision-making of those responsible for public safety in the aquatic environment. Education sessions are intended to help lifeguards and agencies reduce risk, prevent drowning and injury, and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.

With presenter permission, select sessions may be highlighted through USLA communications, including the USLA website, American Lifeguard Magazine, and official USLA social media channels.

Expressions of Interest Welcome

Presenters may submit multiple session proposals; each will be reviewed and considered individually.

Education sessions are anticipated to be approximately 50 minutes in length.

Please complete the information below to be considered for inclusion in the Fall 2026 program. A very limited budget may be available to assist with travel in exceptional circumstances. Submissions are due by May 1, 2026.

Questions? Email executivedelegate@usla.org.