IACP seeks to partner with an organization to host an international Collaborative Practice conference in 2027 outside of the United States or Canada.

If you are a member of IACP and you and your organization is interested in hosting a conference with IACP, please submit an interest letter by 15 August 2026. Email to IACP Executive Director, K. Malaika Walton.

In the partnership, IACP is willing to provide staff administrative support for conference registration and marketing. IACP volunteers would be willing to work closely with the local host on the conference content. IACP would ask that the local host be responsible for locating and contracting the venue and on-site planning and logistics.

Interested organizations should submit an Interest Letter of no more than 2 pages that includes the information listed below:

• Proposed Host City, and the benefits of hosting an international Collaborative Practice conference in that location.
• Proposed Dates. Typically, IACP’s conference has been held in October, but IACP will be flexible based on the local situation.
• Potential Meeting Theme and possible Keynote/Plenary Speakers
• Members of the Organizing Committee
• Possible venues within the Host City for the meeting (for example, a Conference Center or University)
• Anticipated venue capacity for attendees
• Plans (if any) for joint meetings with other organizations, societies, associations, etc… that have overlapping interests with Collaborative Practice.
• Possible sponsorship for the meeting (e.g. financial support from any organizations, city/state/country governments, etc.). Creative approaches to seeking sponsorship, especially local organizations is highly encouraged.
• NOTE: Only the shortlisted destinations will participate in a financial evaluation. A budget is NOT required at this stage.

IACP requests Interest Letters by 15 August 2026. The selection results will be sent to the e-mail addresses from which bids are received. Shortlisted candidates will also receive instructions for providing additional information.

Please email the Interest Letter to K. Malaika Walton, IACP Executive Director

IACP intends to have an agreement with a partner signed by 30 September 2026, and to announce the 2027 Conference during the 2026 Networking and Educational Forum (29 October – 1 November).