ABVE 2026 Annual Spring Conference

March 12-15, 2026 | Santa Fe, NM

Packages | CEUs and Clock Hours | Program

ABVE is Seeking Presenters for the 2026 Annual Conference

Are you ready to Venture to New Heights and share your expertise, innovative research, and practical insights with a diverse audience of vocational professionals? The 2026 ABVE Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers you the perfect platform to shine! Join us in advancing the field through high-quality sessions and workshops that foster professional growth, networking, and collaboration. Submit your proposal today and be part of this pivotal event in forensic vocational excellence while enjoying Santa Fe's rich cultural heritage, vibrant atmosphere, and hospitality.

We are now in the process of recruiting speakers and we need your help!

External Speakers 

Do you know an attorney, judge, mediator, economist, medical provider, or other specialists who would be an informative and engaging speaker? 

Members 

Have you developed an area of expertise that you could share with your colleagues? This is a great way to facilitate professional growth and get known for your expertise!

Pre-Conference Workshops: What ideas do you have for topics and speakers for hands-on workshops that will increase knowledge and sharpen skills?  

We are especially interested in presentations on the below topics: 

• Forensic Testimony & Related Legislation, Rules & Regulations
• Daubert Challenges: How to handle?
• Standardized Vocational Testing
• Data Collection, Research Methodology and Forensic Applications
• Standardized Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
• Labor Market Surveys and Trends
• Seminal Vocational Texts & Applications
• ABVE Standards, Code of Ethics and Professional Ethical Behavior
• Transferable Skills Analysis; Theories and Forensic Applications
• Physical Capacity Evaluation, Assessment of Functionality & Work Applications
• Life Care Planning: Resources, Techniques, Competencies
• Pain Measurement, Pain Management, Work Implications, Treatment Modalities
• Determination of Earning Capacity:  Theories, Sources & Applications
• Practical, Hands-On AI Training
• Ethics in Use of AI
• Household Services
• Thinking on Your Feet during Testimony
• Cultural Sensitivity in Vocational Assessments
• Tele-Rehabilitation:  Use of Virtual Interviewing and Testing

Submit a Speaker RFP Here!

Deadline to Apply 8/30/2025

About the Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Step into traditions and discover why Santa Fe was named #3 City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure World's Best, #2 City in the U.S. by 2020 Conde' Nast Travelers Reader Choice Awards, and #3 by Ovation Travel Group as the "22 Best Place to Travel in 2022." Guests are within walking distance of world-class restaurants, shopping venues, and local attractions such as the Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and the Palace of the Governors.

Welcome to Eldorado Hotel & Spa, a luxury Santa Fe hotel that celebrates Southwestern design with bold new expression of creativity and New Mexican culture. Featuring 219 well-appointed suites and guest rooms, including a Presidential suite, an award-winning spa, casual fine dining, wedding chapel, and the most exclusive rooftop pool.

Our unique AAA Four-Diamond-rated Santa Fe hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown, just two blocks from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, Palace of the Governors, and within walking distance of Canyon Road arts district, you’ll find plenty to do within steps of Eldorado Hotel & Spa.

Please call the hotel today to book your room 1-505-836-6700.  Please reference 2026ABVEC.  You may also use the booking link HERE to reserve your room.  The American Board of Vocational Experts has reserved a block of rooms starting at $189.00 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid major credit card, which you will supply at the time of reservation.  Any guaranteed reservation no cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival will be suject to one (1) night room and tax cancellation fee.  The cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, February 9, 2026. Be sure to book your room early to avoid all rooms being sold. 

Conference Packages

Deluxe Package includes the Thursday Knowledge Enhancement Seminar, Thursday afternoon Specialized Training, all day Friday,  Saturday & Sunday. 

Full Package includes Thursday afternoon Specialized Training, all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 

Basic Package includes all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Registration Opening Soon! 

 CEUs and Clock Hours