HPO Call for Proposals

We are pleased to announce the abstract submission for the 2025 Human Performance Optimization (HPO) conference at Georgia Southern University. The intended audience is Tactical Athletes and the providers who work with this population. We encourage human performance staff from all tactical fields to attend this event and share ideas and network. We welcome submissions from researchers and clinicians in all domains of health and human performance.

There will be education sessions and poster presentations during this two-day conference in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. In addition to education, plenty of networking events will be included in this two-day event.

Call for Proposals

The priority deadline has passed for the Call for Proposals, but we will review and accept proposals until all time slots are full.

Email all submissions, indicating if it is an educational or poster submission, to Nancy Henderson at nhenderson@georgiasouthern.edu

Invitation only

Education sessions are 2-hour presentations on a specific area or problem. Educational sessions should be focused on any of the following domains for health and fitness: physical, nutritional, mental, spiritual, and sleep. The educational sessions should target tactical athletes and healthcare providers serving this population.

A $1,000 honorarium per session will be awarded for these education sessions.

Education Session Abstract Submission Details
  • Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed
  • A maximum of two (2) abstracts (education session or poster) can be submitted per presenting author
  • The presenting author is the first named author on the abstract
  • Notification will be emailed only to the presenting author
  • Abstracts must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations, key words, key points and learning objectives)
  • Educational abstracts should include the health or fitness domain (physical, nutritional, mental, spiritual, or sleep) the presentation will target as well as the main points the presenter plans to cover
  • A biosketch or resume is required for each presenter is required (3 page limit)
  • 3 key words, 3 key points, and 3 learning objectives must be included. Learning objectives must include clinical application
  • Education session abstracts should include 5 references

Posters are a great option for single-project presentations (research, program assessment, equipment analysis, and other interventions) for students, faculty, researchers, and Tactical Athletes. There will be dedicated time for individuals to be with their posters for questions and discussion during breaks and other intervals. Posters will also be up throughout the conference, providing extended viewing time. Size and printing specifics will be provided upon abstract acceptance.

Poster Abstract Submission Details
  • Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed
  • A maximum of two (2) abstracts (education session or poster) can be submitted per presenting author
  • The presenting author is the first named author on the abstract
  • Notification will be emailed only to the presenting author
  • Abstracts must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)
  • Poster abstracts should be organized under the following headings:
    o Background/Introduction
    o Objectives/Study Aims
    o Methods
    o Results
    o Discussion
    o Conclusions
  • A biosketch or resume is required for each presenter (3 page limit)

The submission of an abstract indicates an understanding of the following rules for participation in HPO Conference 2025:

  • All author(s) approve submitting this work for presentation
  • The presenting author will be available to present the abstract if selected for the program. The presenting author will immediately notify the HPO Conference Point of Contact if they are unable to present an abstract or if the presenting author changes. The organizers reserve the right to remove a presentation from the program

A limited number of Vendor Tables will be available for organizations that would like to have an on-site presence at the conference. Vendors will have a table and two chairs that can be used to promote products and services to the attendees of the HPO Conference. Vendors are not permitted to sell products or services during the Conference.

Tables will be set up both days, March 28 and 29, 2025. Options for one day only are not available. Email CPE Conference Services at dceconferences@georgiasouthern.edu to inquire about vendor tables. The deadline to request a vendor table is March 14, 2025, or when spots are filled.

Please complete the form to express your interest in exhibiting at the conference.
Submission of this form does not guarantee a booth.

March 28-29, 2025   |   #GSHPO25

Last updated: 11/25/2024