ABVE 2027 Annual Spring Conference

Navigating from Theory to Practice

March 18-21, 2027 | Charleston, SC

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Speakers

Are you ready to Navigate from Theory to Practice and share your expertise, innovative research, and practical insights with a diverse audience of vocational professionals? The 2027 ABVE Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, 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 Charleston's  rich coastal culture, historic downtown, and hospitality.
We are now in the process of recruiting speakers and we would love to hear from you!

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 welcome your ideas for session topics and offer the following list as possibilities:

  • Ethics
  • Daubert Challenges and defending vocational methodology
  • Preparing for deposition and trial testimony
  • Attorney and/or Judge perspectives
  • Methodology including ORS, DOT, O*NET, TSA and/or BLS
  • Hands-on AI applications for vocational experts (workshops encouraged)
  • Assessment methods
  • Testing considerations for Master's Level practitioners
  • Types of evaluations and case-specific practice/examples
  • Coordinating vocational and economic opinions
  • Intersection of vocational evaluation and life care planning
  • Practice development, practice management, and professional development
Submit a Speaker RFP HERE!
Deadline to Apply 8/30/2026

 

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities (Coming Soon!)

Join us in Charleston, SC, March 18-21, 2027 for ABVE's Annual Spring Conference!

This year's event promises opportunities to showcase your products and services, build meaningful connections, and reach your target audience. Secure your spot today for prime exposure to a highly engaged audience, networking opportunities with industry professionals and decision makers.  Exhibitor benefits include multi-source visibility, registration lists pre- and post-event, logo list on event webpage, newsletter and emails, and a conference registration discount.