Lead a Workshop at LTEN 2025!

We’re excited to come together in person this July in Colorado to explore new possibilities, cutting-edge tools, and innovative strategies for our rapidly changing environment.

Your expertise and peer-tested insights are key to helping the life sciences training community navigate tomorrow’s challenges. LTEN is seeking proposals that showcase sound adult learning principles, backed by research, theory, and real-world practice, to inspire and drive the future of life sciences learning.

LTEN seeks proposals that reflect sound adult learning principles and the best thinking in the field, informed by theory, research and practice. All proposals will be evaluated on the following five criteria:

  1. Ability to inspire action or proven action with results
  2. Originality
  3. Overall Quality
  4. Program Design
  5. Relevance specific to life sciences learning and development
Submit a Workshop

Guidelines & Important Details

Guidelines

LTEN Annual Conference Workshop Guidelines

Call for Workshops Closes March 14 at 11:59 PM ET. No Deadline Extensions, No Exceptions.

When suggesting a workshop, please note:

  • You may submit up to two workshops for consideration.
  • Workshops are 60 minutes, but Interactive/Hands-On workshops may qualify for 90 minutes.
  • LTEN will schedule the presentation date and time; no preferences can be accommodated.

Important Considerations:

  • Workshops must be educational, not promotional.
  • Workshops should add interactive and engaging elements while exhibiting best training practices.
  • Focus on relevant life sciences topics, engaging methods, adult learning principles, active learning, skilled facilitation, effective technology use, and inclusivity.
  • Provide detailed speaker information in the proposal, as this often serves as a deciding factor in workshop selection.

Proposal Components

The description and learning objectives guide attendees in selecting sessions. Include:

  • Title: Craft a title that grabs attention and sparks curiosity.
  • Summary: Provide a succinct, 1-2 sentence overview that highlights the essence of your workshop. This should be attention-grabbing and quickly convey the value of attending.
  • Full Description: Expand on the summary, offering a fuller explanation of what attendees can expect. Detail the workshop’s content, format, and unique value. Emphasize the challenges your workshop will address, the solutions it provides, and the key takeaways participants will gain.
  • Learning Objectives: List 3 clear, actionable, and achievable goals for attendees. Focus on outcomes that align with their professional growth or organizational success.

Select one of the following formats:

  • Best Practices Round Table: Informal format provides the opportunity to network and share challenges, resources, and approaches to tackling a hot topic or specific area of interest.
  • Interactive/Hands-On: Workshops should be interactive, providing innovative content without the excessive use of PowerPoint or lecture-style format. Workshops should provide in-depth coverage of a particular topic rather than trying to cover too much general material. A limited number of 90-minute workshop slots will be available for this select format only.
  • Skills Development/Simulations: Workshops provide the “nuts and bolts” on a variety of issues in learning. The format may incorporate hands-on learning or be discussion-focused.
  • Case Study: Pharma, bio, device, and diagnostic companies share their first-person accounts of strategies and programs that work.
  • Thought Leader Panel: Experts and practitioners offer similar and opposing views on relevant topics in training. Includes meaningful Q&A time.

Important Dates

Important Dates:

Call for Workshops Closes March 14 at 11:59 PM ET

NO Deadline Extensions, No Exceptions

  • Call for Workshops: December 16, 2024 — March 14, 2025
  • Workshop Review Period: March 21, 2025 – April 4, 2025
  • Workshop Selections Announced: April 11, 2025
  • Date & Time of Selected Workshops Announced: April 28, 2025
  • Workshop Location Assignment: June 23, 2025
  • Workshops Presented: July 29-30, 2025

Workshop Formats

You will select one of the following formats:

  • Best Practices Round Table: Informal format allows networking and sharing challenges, resources, and approaches to tackling a hot topic or specific area of interest.
  • Interactive/Hands-On: Workshops should be interactive, providing innovative content without the excessive use of PowerPoint or lecture-style format. Workshops should provide in-depth coverage of a particular topic rather than trying to cover too much general material. A limited number of 90-minute workshop slots will be available for this select format only.
  • Skills Development/Simulations: Workshops provide the “nuts and bolts” on a variety of issues in learning. The format may incorporate hands-on learning or be discussion-focused.
  • Case Study: Pharma, bio, device, and diagnostic companies share their first-person accounts of strategies and programs that work.
  • Thought Leader Panel: Experts and practitioners offer similar and opposing views on relevant topics in training, with meaningful Q&A time.

Training Partners

Guidelines for Training Partners, Consultants and Sponsors

  • Partners and solution providers may submit up to two workshops. Sponsored Workshops do not count toward the limit. Learning Labs and Tech Demos will be submitted through a separate portal at a later date.
  • Workshops that are presented with clients (learning professionals employed by a pharma/biotech/medical company) are given preference by the reviewers.
  • We do not allow promotional or overly commercial content during the workshops. Attendees expect to leave with actionable takeaways and tools. Let your expertise shine through your content and presentation.
  • Secure Sponsored Workshop spots with Gregg Haunroth BEFORE submitting.
  • LTEN staff will provide your Sponsored Workshop logistics separately.

Registration, Travel & Lodging

All accepted workshop presenters must register for the LTEN Annual Conference.

  • Each content leader must register for the conference and may use the discount code for $200 off the price of registration, which will be provided upon notification of selection.
  • Those registered at the time of selection will not be eligible for a refund for the speaker’s discount.
  • Presenters will be responsible for all individual travel and lodging costs. In the event of exceptions (such as Exhibitor staff) registration may be handled differently.

Hotel room reservations will open on January 1, 2025.

Event Participants

This year, hundreds of training professionals and leaders will attend workshops and Learning Labs with the hopes of finding smart, proven strategies to bring back to their own classrooms.

A Glance at LTEN Members

Titles/Positions of Members

  • Field Trainer – 10.29%
  • Trainer / Educator – 29.41%
  • Director/VP of Training – 35.29%
  • Other Life Science Company Training Professional (e.g., instructional designer, LMS admin, etc.) – 7.35%
  • Other – 5.15%

Areas of Focus

  • Medical Device or Diagnostics – 31.06%
  • Pharmaceutical or Biotech – 65.91%
  • Non-Commercial, Non-Sales Training – 5.3%
  • Commercial-Focused/Sales Training – 25%

Years in Training

  • Less than 1 year – 15.44%
  • 1-3 years – 14.71%
  • 3-5 years – 8.09%
  • More than 5 years – 61.76%

Training Team Sizes

  • 5 or fewer – 44.78%
  • 6-15 – 29.10%
  • 16-30 – 12.69%
  • 31-45 – 3.73%
  • 46 or more – 8.21%
  • Other – 1.49%

About the Conference

Five Decades Life Sciences Training Excellence

LTEN — Advancing Global Life Sciences Learning

The LTEN Annual Conference is a valued industry gathering, where event participants craft their personalized learning journeys with content-specific learning tracks, micro-Learning Labs, keynotes, LTEN Talks, an exhibit hall with top training partners and countless opportunities to connect with other life sciences L&D practitioners from across the globe.

About LTEN

Five Decades Life Sciences Training Excellence

LTEN — Advancing Global Life Sciences Learning

The Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (www.L-TEN.org) is the only global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in meeting the needs of life sciences learning professionals. LTEN shares the knowledge of industry leaders, provides insight into new technologies, offers innovative solutions and communities of practice that grow careers and organizational capabilities.

Founded in 1971 , LTEN (originally the National Society for Pharmaceutical Sales Trainers, NSPST for short) has grown to more than 3,500 individual members who work in pharmaceutical, biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic companies, and industry partners who support the life sciences training departments.

LTEN also serves a growing community of professionals in non-commercial disciplines including clinical, manufacturing, compliance, regulatory, quality and GxP training roles.

Contact Us

Questions about the LTEN call for workshops submission process, need help with submitting your application or have other questions, please email Nadia Aboulhouda, LTEN director of events at [email protected].

Open Office Hours
Join us every Wednesday, starting January 8th, from 4-5 PM ET to get your questions answered by the LTEN team. Add to your calendar.

Learning Tracks

Please review the descriptions carefully as these have been recently modified.

Advancing Your Career

Explore how to set and achieve your career goals with a clear and actionable plan. This track covers essential skills for career advancement, including networking, personal branding, mentorship, and work-life balance. It’s designed for professionals who want to take a step back from daily demands and focus on building their long-term career goals and success.

Customer Engagement & Omnichannel Optimization

Discover strategies for reaching and engaging customers across diverse channels in an increasingly complex and compliance-driven marketplace. Learn new skills to optimize sales and customer engagement through omnichannel approaches and strengthen partnerships with first-line leaders to maximize the impact of your training initiatives.

Curriculum, Skills & Learning Experience Development

Focus on crafting engaging and effective learning experiences that drive knowledge retention and skill development. This track dives into instructional design, curriculum development, classroom delivery, and leveraging innovative methods to enhance learning outcomes.

Impact, Measurement & Performance

Explore how to measure and demonstrate the value of training programs effectively. From data analytics to ROI methodologies, this track offers tools and strategies to highlight the tangible and intangible impact of training on organizational success.

Learning Executive Forums

Engage in exclusive sessions designed for senior learning executives. This track focuses on strategic discussions, thought leadership, and peer-to-peer learning to tackle today’s most pressing challenges in life sciences learning and development.

Learning Technology Innovation & Enablement

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest advancements in training technology. This track offers insights into innovative tools, platforms, and techniques that are transforming the way life sciences professionals learn and grow.

Management & Leadership Development

Build the skills to inspire and empower others while strengthening your leadership capabilities. This track covers effective coaching techniques, emotional intelligence, and strategies to develop future leaders. Learn how to lead by example and foster professional growth within your teams.

Market Landscape & Access

Gain insights into the ever-evolving healthcare market landscape, including access challenges and policy changes. This track explores how these changes affect the life sciences industry, providing strategies to adapt training programs to the latest market realities and regulations.

Medical Device & Diagnostics Training

Discover training strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the medical device and diagnostics sectors. This track addresses evolving technologies, compliance needs, and best practices to equip professionals in these fields with the skills for long-term success.

Partner Sponsored

Tap into the expertise of LTEN’s trusted training partners. These sessions showcase the latest tools, technologies, and strategies for life sciences training, with insights from industry leaders on diverse and cutting-edge topics.