Call for Sessions (closed)
Connections 2016 is Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s signature event, and will be the seventh convening of grantees, partners and community leaders. The theme of this year’s conference is “Building a Healthier Georgia Through Community Partnerships.” The conference will be held at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, March 29-30, 2016 and will showcase and advance the work of the Foundation’s grantees and build upon the success of the six previous conferences. Connections 2016 aims to strengthen nonprofit health organizations by convening 250-275 attendees to: 1) promote networking and a learning community; 2) provide Georgia-based nonprofits with opportunities for collaboration and networking; and 3) share experiences and accomplishments by featuring exemplary work by grantees.
The Foundation will be accepting proposals related to the theme of the conference from organizations located in Georgia. Topics of interest have been identified and include, but are not limited to those listed below. Sessions will be approximately 60 minutes in duration, including a Q&A portion. We encourage you to partner up with other organizations and collaborate in a session. Those selected will be notified by January 2016.
- Building Community/Collaborative Leadership
- Coordinated/Integrated Health Services
- Health Equity and Healthcare Disparities
- Health Systems Transformation
- Systems Thinking/Systems Change
- Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Evaluation
- Health in All Policies
- Rural Health
- Social Determinants of Health
Criteria for Proposals - Priority will be given to proposals that meet the following criteria:
- Fits with the theme of the conference
- Has a health-related/social service focus
- Demonstrates innovative, evidence-based strategies
Questions to consider before submitting your proposals:
- What new information will be provided by this topic?
- How can I partner with other colleagues to design a session?
- How will the topic highlight collaborations or partnerships that work?
- Why is this topic important?
- Who is the target audience?
For More Information
Please direct questions to Javier Sanchez at 404-653-0990.