The Sessions
In Solidarity.
We shine our brightest—together.
In solidarity, we turn silence into support, hesitation into harmony.
In solidarity, we commit to healing, caring for ourselves and each other.
In solidarity, we build community and make movements, defying what seeks to divide us.
In solidarity, we seek joy and justice, especially when the weight of the world seems too heavy to bear alone.
In solidarity, we discover action in anger, radiance in resistance.
Join us in Atlanta for #HealthyTeen25. In this extraordinary city, we’ll draw lessons from movements everywhere and those who’ve come before us. We’ll look inward, reflecting on our own roles in the age-old struggles for truth, justice, and liberation. We’ll uncover new ways to channel support for sexual and reproductive health care and education into shared purpose and lasting change. Ready to rise at every new challenge, book ban, or hate bill with determination and unity, we’ll dream of new potentials and possibilities, bright and boundless.
In solidarity, we uphold our right to control our bodies and shape our own destinies, settling for nothing less than true liberation.
Shine your light at #HealthyTeen25, the 45th Annual National Conference, on October 6-8, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.
You've Got What We Need
The #HealthyTeen25 Call for Proposals is open! Submit your proposal by April 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
All About the Sessions
We warmly invite you to submit a proposal for a skills-building workshop, roundtable presentation, or learning add-on (formerly pre-conference institute) experience. And as always, we especially encourage you to collaborate with young people to prepare your proposal and join you to present.
This year, we are especially interested in sessions on topics, such as…
- Access to comprehensive education and services, including abortion
- Building solidarity in support of justice and liberation
- Building support, finding common ground for adolescent sexual and reproductive health goals, education, and care
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Engaging with parents/caregivers
- Engaging with young people
- Healing-centered and trauma-informed approaches
- Innovation
- Reproductive justice
- Social justice
- Using technology to recruit young people
- Working in more conservative communities
- Young parents and families
- Youth-friendly programs and services
But don’t let this list stop you! If you’ve got something you think is relevant and of interest to others in our field, we welcome your submissions! We know you’ve been doing amazing work, and we can’t wait to connect and share with you!
Submit your proposal by April 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Is presenting not really your thing? No worries! Maybe you’d like to one of our exhibiting and advertising sponsorship opportunities?
Learning Objectives
By the end of the #HealthyTeen25 Conference, attendees will be able to:
- Explain at least two new strategies to build support for adolescent health and well-being;
- Summarize at least three new ways to address challenges in providing health education and healthcare to adolescents;
- Apply at least three new skills learned, or enhanced, during breakout sessions;
- Utilize at least four relevant resources obtained during sessions and/or from exhibitors; and,
- Establish at least five new professional relationships.
Your Deadlines
| Deadlines | Dates |
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Submit session proposal |
April 10, 2025 |
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Accept or decline invitation to present |
By May 6, 2025 |
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Register and pay for conference |
July 10, 2025 |
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Email copies of slides and/or handouts |
July 31, 2025 |
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Request additional AV support |
July 31, 2025 |
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All items must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on each date. |
All the Details
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
It Has to Fit.
All sessions at the Healthy Teen Network conference must be aligned with our Guiding Principles:
- All content must be youth-friendly;
- Inclusive and affirming of all young people;
- And comprehensive, age-appropriate, information and/or services about sexual and reproductive health—such as the complete range of birth control methods and all pregnancy options: abortion, adoption, and parenting.
For example, information/services promoting sexual risk avoidance education, abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion campaigns are not in alignment with Healthy Teen Network Guiding Principles and are not eligible to be promoted at the Healthy Teen Network conference.
Yep, We’ve Got the Final Say.
We reserve the right to reject any session proposal, at our discretion. We may need to change your session type, room setup, or other details (we’ll still talk it through with you first).
Show Us the Magic!
We highly encourage interactive, diverse, and unique sessions. Need some tips on how to make your presentation fabulous? Our trainers have got your back!
Not Your First Time? That’s Ok!
Session proposals do not need to be original—if you’ve submitted it or facilitated it before, that’s just fine.
What Are My Options?
You don’t have to choose only one, but these are your options:
Workshop Sessions
- Feature a 75-minute individual, group, or panel presentation
- Must be engaging, interactive, and skills-building
- Plan time to answer questions
Roundtable Sessions
- Share information with a smaller group, conversation-style
- Plan to present for a maximum of 15 minutes (slides optional)
- Lead a discussion for another 30 minutes without slides
Learning Add-Ons
- Training opportunity for up to 30 participants that happens before the first general session of the conference
- 3 or 6 hours in length providing a deep dive into one specific topic area
- Separate, additional cost for attendees
Ready to get this party started?
Want to make sure you’ve got everything ready to go? Check out a preview of the form, but this is everything you’ll be required to give us:
All About Your (Adult) Presenters
- Contact information
- Headshot (file types: png, jpg, jpeg. Max file size: 2MB)
- Resume/CV
- Brief summary or bio statement for each (150-word limit)
All About Your Youth Presenters
- Name and affiliation
- Brief summary or bio statement for each (150-word limit)
The Rundown for Your Session
- Title
- Description (150-word limit)
- Focus areas and populations of interest
- What you want your participants to know and be able to do at the end of your session (50-word limit)
- Why it matters for the attendees (150-word limit)
- What makes your session engaging and interactive (150-word limit)
- And, if your session is about a curriculum or program…
- Tell us what it is and share any related links or other materials.
- If relevant, share any supporting materials, such as evaluation studies, for the curriculum or program (PDF format, 1MB maximum, up to 10 files).
Learning Add-On Submissions Only
- Resume or CV (PDF format, 1MB maximum)
- Mini session outline (One-page maximum, PDF format, 1MB maximum) which explains:
- The different segments of your session
- Time allotted to each segment
- Engagement tactics
- SMARTIE learning objectives that align with the segment
- Why this topic is more important to showcase as a learning add-on (150-word limit)
- Selected finalists will be required to participate in a virtual interview to discuss their proposal
What do I need to bring?
What We’ve Got
All sessions get standard AV:
- Wireless internet
- LCD projector and projection screen
- Speakers
- Presenter remote
- Easel, paper pad, and markers
BYOC
You must bring your own computer, if you want to display a presentation on the projection screen and connect to the LCD projector.
Always Accessorize
These days laptops and tablets come in all shapes and sizes with various adapters and ports. Be sure to bring whatever you need to connect your device to a projector with an HDMI cord. If you have specific questions about your device and what adapter you might need, please let us know before you pack and hop on your flight!
What else is there?
You Gotta Register
All presenters must register and pay to attend the conference by Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Registration isn’t open yet, but you can check out last year’s rates.
What We Can Offer You
For Workshop and Roundtable Sessions, we cannot offer an honorarium or pay travel, per diem, or lodging expenses (we sure wish we could!). We do offer a discount of 15% on conference registration to the lead presenter only.
For the lead trainer of a Learning Add-On, we offer a 100% full conference registration; one complimentary hotel night; a travel stipend of up to $550 to cover flight and ground transportation costs (based on location and airport of origin); and an honorarium of $350 (for a 3-hour training session) or $750 (for a 6-hour training session).
We Hope You Won’t Cancel, But If Life Happens…
You must notify Healthy Teen Network no later than September 6, 2025 if you are not able to present at the conference or if you need to change presenters. If you do not let us know more than 24 hours before your session, you will not be eligible to present at a Healthy Teen Network event for two years.
Answer the Call
Submit your proposal by April 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
2025 Call For Proposals Form
Join us in Atlanta
The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, located near downtown Atlanta, puts you in the center of this iconic neighborhood. It is home to remarkable architecture, exceptional restaurants, multiple shopping centers, and the financial district.
At Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, enjoy luxurious rooms and suites, a fitness center, two contemporary restaurants, a coffee bar, and a serene Japanese Zen garden.
Discover everything that this exciting suburb of Atlanta has to offer, all just minutes from the hotel. You can easily access the museums, shopping, and culture in Atlanta or stay in Buckhead with the world-class shops and restaurants at Buckhead Village District, Lenox Square, and Phipps Plaza within a mile of the hotel.
We have secured a special rate for a limited number of rooms. The discounted room block is expected to sell out, so we highly recommend reserving your room as soon as possible.
| ROOM TYPE | SINGLE/DOUBLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|
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Guest Room |
$229.00 |
$254.00 |
$279.00 |
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Guest Room: Federal Government |
$173.00 |
$198.00 |
$223.00 |
*Rate is dependent on the prevailing Federal Government Per Diem and is subject to change.
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All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
***Times and content subject to change***
Monday, October 6
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Full-Day Learning Add-On
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Half-Day Learning Add-On
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
General Session
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 7
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
General Session
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Awards Lunch
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshops
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
BIPOC Connect
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Queer Connect
Wednesday, October 8
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Workshops
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Roundtables
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
General Session