Looking to Present at the 2026 SPCP Convention?

The 2026 SPCP Convention will feature:

• Featured Course (2–2.5 hours) – limited number of keynote-style sessions

• Mini Course (45 minutes) – shorter educational sessions

Each featured & mini course must include:

• A clear educational objective

• Defined learning outcomes

• Content relevant to the permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattoo industry

Featured Courses should include:

• A hands-on component using practice skins

• A live or recorded demonstration (Live demonstration on practice medium only).

  *Mini Courses are not required to include a hands-on component.

Submission Requirements

Presenters must submit the following information as part of the application:

• Course Title

• Course objectives and learning outcomes

• Course teaser or description

• Presentation details and workshop description (if applicable)

  All presentation content must be original or used with proper permission.

Presentation Materials

All presenters must submit the following to the official SPCP Convention Google Drive no later than AUGUST 16th, 2026. (Access link will be provided in the presenters only portal.)

• PowerPoint presentations must be uploaded to the official SPCP Convention Google Drive for approval.

• Handouts or printed materials must be uploaded to the Google Drive in a PowerPoint (pptx) format, arranged as three slides per page for printing.

• Any videos used in your presentation must be embedded directly within the PowerPoint and not submitted as separate files.

  NOTE: Please ensure your presentation follows the PRESENTERS PRESENTATION GUIDELINES found in the Convention Presenters Portal, otherwise, revisions will be required. Late submissions may not be included in the printed materials.

All presenters must bring to convention:

Once approved, PowerPoint presentation must be saved on a USB drive and provided to the AV team at the convention.

Once submitted, print materials cannot be changed.

Workshop Supplies

Presenters shall submit any equipment needs to the SPCP and the SPCP reserves the right to deny a request for equipment based upon cost or availability.

Any supplies required for workshop-style presentations must be listed on this application form for SPCP review and approval. Approved supplies will be sourced or paid for by SPCP.

Please note that SPCP will not reimburse presenters for any independently purchased products and materials.

Presentation Content & Permissions

Presenters must obtain written informed consent for any images, slides, or photographs showing identifiable clients, patients, or individuals.

If an image does not allow identification of the individual, written consent may not be required.

All presentation materials must either:

• Be owned by the presenter, or

• Have written permission for their use.

The SPCP assumes no liability for materials used without proper permission.

Changes to Presentation

Once a presentation has been approved and materials submitted, no significant changes may be made to the presentation without written approval from the SPCP office.

This ensures printed and digital convention materials remain accurate.

Recording & Educational Use

Presentations may be recorded and photographed during the convention.

Recorded presentations may be made available in full or in part on the SPCP Learning Portal for continuing education purposes available to SPCP members.

Presenters will not receive compensation for the recording, advertising, sale, or distribution of this material.

Attendees may use electronic devices for note-taking. While SPCP does not allow unauthorized recording, attendees may have devices capable of audio recording, and SPCP cannot guarantee complete prevention of such activity.

Demonstration Procedures

If a presenter intends to demonstrate a live procedure, separate guidelines and requirements will apply. These guidelines must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with venue regulations.

Presenter Responsibilities

Presenters are responsible for:

• Booking their own travel

• Paying for all travel expenses

• Booking and paying for hotel accommodations (unless provided under keynote compensation option 2)

• Any personal expenses related to attending the convention

The SPCP will not reimburse travel, accommodation, or related expenses unless specifically stated in the compensation agreement.