CALL FOR PROPOSALS

BIANJ 43rd Annual Professional Seminar 

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Palace at Somerset Park
Somerset, NJ 08873

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) is the primary provider of information, education, advocacy, prevention strategies and support services for people with brain injury and their families in New Jersey.

BIANJ Annual Seminar:

BIANJ hosts an annual seminar for professionals representing a wide variety of disciplines. The Annual Seminar offers an educational and networking opportunity for professionals to gain knowledge of the latest research, best practices and effective strategies for working with individuals affected by brain injury. The knowledge level of the audience varies, including both new and experienced professionals.

Schedule:

The Seminar is a full day conference consisting of a keynote presentation followed by three workshop blocks with three presentations in each block. Breakfast and lunch will be served and organization exhibitors and student poster presentations will also be included.

Call for Proposals:

We invite you to submit a proposal to present a workshop at the BIANJ 43rd Annual Professional Seminar. Proposals typically focus on research, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation or public health related to working with individuals affected by brain injury. This year's theme will highlight the continuum of brain injury (pediatrics, older adults, sports concussions, brain injury severity, etc). Proposals aligned with the theme will be prioritized.  Workshops should contribute to participants’ knowledge base, understanding of best practices and strategies that can be used in their work. We encourage you to consider making your workshop interactive if possible, and to share available resources.

Proposal submission deadline is Monday, October 28, 2024

Additional Information:

  • The Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • The Seminar will be held at the The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ.
  • The 2025 BIANJ Annual Seminar will be an in-person event.
  • All workshops are 75 minutes; we ask that all presenters speak for 60 minutes and use the final 15 minutes for question and answer. Question and answer opportunities are required in all workshops/presentations.
  • BIANJ provides CEUs for some disciplines for the Seminar. CEUs applications may include:
    • AOTA
    • APA
    • ASHA
    • BOC (athletic trainers)
    • CBIS
    • CCMC
    • CDMS
    • CHES
    • CLCP
    • CME
    • CRCC
    • NASW-NJ
    • PTE-NJ
    The CEUs applied for each year depend on the workshop proposals that we receive.

  • All presenters will receive complimentary registration to the Seminar.
  • Presenters may not use a workshop session to promote a company, product(s), or service(s) verbally or in writing. Presenters will be required to sign disclosure documents regarding any conflict of interest.
  • BIANJ does not provide honorariums for presentations nor reimbursement for travel expenses.
  • Those who have their proposal accepted will be required to submit at least five current bibliographical references from 2020 to present. All references/citations must be in current APA format.
  • Presenters who are selected to speak at the Seminar are expected to comply with all requirements and deadlines established by BIANJ.

By submitting my presentation, I agree to abide by all requirements outlined above.

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2025 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Annual Professional Seminar

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Palace at Somerset Park

Call for Proposals

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS Monday, October 28, 2024

(Please note that in order to apply for CEUs we are on a tight timetable. Please make every effort to submit your proposal by the deadline)

Please include information for all presenters. Your proposal will be reviewed by the BIANJ Education Committee, and you will be notified of its status in mid-November.

If you have any questions about your proposal submission, please contact Barbara Chabner, Psy.D., at bchabner@bianj.org.

Please provide information, including credentials and a CV for all presenters. Upload CVs at the bottom of the proposal page. Use the + sign to add presenters.

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