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Professional Development Workshops: September 14
ACLCA Conference: September 15-17
ACLCA invites you to submit an abstract to speak at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Technical Sessions, Special Sessions, Poster Sessions, & Pre-Conference Workshops
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Pre-Conference Workshop: DUE APRIL17
All Other Session Types: DUE MAY 15
PRE-CONF WORKSHOP
TECHNICAL
TALK
SPECIAL SESSION
LCA INSTITUTE
POSTER
DISPLAY
FORMAT
Instructor-led interactive workshops
Oral, live presentations
Innovative, interactive sessions
Instructional, expert-led session
Formal research posters
FOCUS
Specialized LCA instruction
Advances in LCA methods, data, tools, modeling, and other on the application of LCA
Engagement, discussion, exploration
Foundational LCA knowledge and applications in sustainability
Research findings conveyed visually
STRUCTURE
Option of a 1.5-hour or 3-hour workshop. (Monday before the conference)
15-minute presentations grouped in 75–90 minute blocks (3–4 presenters per block)
90-minute session designed by the submitter
60-minute presentation led by a single expert
Posters displayed on-site and digitally
INTERACTION
Hands-on, instructional learning environment
Dedicated Q&A after all presenters in the block
Formats may include panels, rapid-fire talks, demos, and discussions
Instructional learning with integrated Q&A
Discuss findings during networking sessions, with an optional 3-minute pre-recorded video in the virtual gallery.
PRESENTER
REQUIREMENTS
Led by individuals with specialized LCA expertise
(only one presenter per session)
Single presenter delivering original research, analysis, or applied work
Must include more than one presenter; typically a moderator plus multiple speakers
Single presenter with applied LCA expertise
Must create and display a physical poster at the conference
ADDITIONAL
NOTES
Ideal for advanced instruction, tool training, sector methods, applied modeling, data workflows, and hands-on skill building.
Appropriate for scientific contributions, applied studies, case studies, methodological work, tool implementation, data analysis, and practice-based insights.
Must be non-commercial. Best for cross-cutting themes, practitioner experience, policy or standards discussions, tool perspectives, and topics requiring multiple viewpoints. Should not duplicate Technical Talk or Poster formats.
Enhances understanding of LCA, covers best practices, real-world applications, and latest developments
Ideal for visual, data-rich, practical, or early-stage work, including case studies, methodological applications, tool development, implementation examples, pilot studies, and policy or applied use cases.
Elevate the Reach of Your Work at ACLCA 2026
Accepted abstracts will be included in ACLCA’s official proceedings publication, scheduled for release in December 2026*, providing lasting visibility within the LCA community. Contributors receive a digital copy for sharing and professional use. Abstracts will also appear on the ACLCA website, which received more than 2 million visits last year, ensuring your work is broadly accessible to practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers across sectors.
*Inclusion in the proceedings is optional for authors.
