2027 PA-DE ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
Elevated Perspectives: Expanding Ideas. Enriching Practice.
Conference Dates: Thursday – Saturday, April 22-24, 2027
Location: Seven Springs Mountain Resort | Champion, PA
Proposal Deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Elevated Perspectives invites landscape architects, planners, students, and allied professionals to step away from the demands of daily practice, gain a broader perspective, and explore new ideas that elevate the future of the profession. Set among the mountain landscapes of Seven Springs, the conference offers opportunities to discover creative design solutions, technical innovations, and lessons learned from projects across the region and beyond—equipping attendees with practical strategies, renewed inspiration, and lasting professional connections to address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing landscape architecture.
Key Presenter Details
- Conference sessions are typically 60 minutes in duration. However, PA-DE ASLA also welcomes proposals for longer presentations, including deep-dives and off site field sessions. Content should be health-safety-welfare focused (and will be prioritized) but may be business or Landscape Architecture practice-oriented.
- When submitting a proposal, speakers must be available to present on April 22, 23, and 24, 2027. The Education Committee will confirm individual presentation dates and times when the conference schedule is finalized.
- Speakers will receive complimentary registration for the day of their presentation and a 50% discount for the conference day prior to or following the presentation date. Registration includes access to conference meals and the expo hall. Speakers will not be reimbursed for travel and lodging and must make their own travel and lodging arrangements. (Speakers are welcome to make hotel reservations through PA-DE ASLA’s discounted room block).
Presentation Proposal Components
The following information is requested on the online proposal submission form:
- Presentation title
- Speaker name(s) and credentials
- BRIEF speaker bios
- BRIEF presentation summary
- Learning objectives (for LA CES approval)
- A list of your previous public presentations
Read and review the Submission Process and Selection Criteria below!
Evaluation and Selection
The PA-DE ASLA Education Committee will review and evaluate submissions using the following criteria:
- Content and themes are clearly articulated and well developed, and presenters are knowledgeable, qualified subject matter experts
- Content and themes are relevant to the profession and practice of Landscape Architecture
- Learning objectives are stated clearly and are relevant to Landscape Architecture
- Content and themes are timely and applicable
- Subject matter is appealing and innovative
- Feasibility of obtaining LA CES credit for proposed session
- Subject matter meets Health, Safety, & Wellness (HSW) criteria
Learning Objectives
PA-DE ASLA will apply for LA CES credit for all accepted session presentations. Sessions must be planned in response to the learning needs of target audiences and include clear and concise written statements of learning objectives/outcomes. Per LA CES criteria, a minimum of three learning objectives/outcomes are required for each session. Learning objectives/outcomes are written statements of what the learner is expected to accomplish as a result of the session. They should be action oriented.
Examples of Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
- Determine the major functions and components of a green roof.
- Identify the factors that influence costs.
- Utilize an integrated design process in your project for maximum benefit.
Timeline
July 2026 – Open Call for Presentations
Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Presentation Proposal Deadline
October/November 2026 – Email Notification Sent to Proposers
Thursday, April 22 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 – PA-DE ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
Policies Governing Accepted Proposals
- The lead presenter will serve as the prime point of contact for PA-DE ASLA staff and is responsible for coordinating with all other presenters involved in a session.
- All presenters must be included in the original proposal. Once approved, speakers may not be changed and no additional speakers may be added without PA-DE ASLA approval.
- Submissions promoting specific product brands or companies will not be considered.
- All presentations must have a visual component that may be projected for session attendees to view. (Examples: PowerPoint slide shows, photos, graphs, charts, videos, etc.)
- Selected presenters may be asked to provide additional information for continuing education approval, if necessary.
- PA-DE ASLA reserves the right to edit any submitted materials for promotional purposes.
- PA-DE ASLA reserves the right to cancel a session at any given time.
- PA-DE ASLA reserves the right to combine similar sessions, change titles and descriptions, or add/change speakers as necessary. You will be notified if there are any changes and given the opportunity to modify your presentation accordingly.
- Sessions may be scheduled at any time between Thursday, April 23 and Saturday, April 25 and speakers must be available to present on any day.
- Speakers will receive a complimentary registration for the day of their presentation and a 50% registration discount for the conference day prior to or following the presentation date. Registration includes access to conference meals and the expo hall. Speakers will not be reimbursed for travel or lodging and must make their own travel and lodging arrangements. (Speakers are welcome to make hotel reservations through PA-DE ASLA’s discounted room block).
Submit Your Proposal
Questions? Contact the PA-DE ASLA administrative office at 717-441-6041 or email celliott@wannerassoc.com.