The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors, today announced its call for session proposals for the 2026 Summit of Angel Investing, to be held April 21–23, 2026 in Westminster, Colorado.
The ACA Summit of Angel Investing is recognized as the gold standard event for professional development in the angel investment community. Each year, the Summit convenes more than 600 angel investors, thought leaders, and ecosystem builders to share best practices, explore emerging trends, and connect around collaborative investment opportunities.
ACA is now inviting members, partners, and past attendees to propose breakout sessions for the 2026 program. Submissions should offer educational content designed for angel investors at all levels of experience and across a variety of sectors.
“We are excited to open the call for proposals for our 2026 Summit,” said Patrick Gouhin, CEO of the Angel Capital Association. “This is a unique opportunity for our community to help shape the agenda with innovative, interactive, and high-quality content that strengthens early-stage investing and supports the entrepreneurs we serve.”
Session Proposal Guidelines
- Deadline to Submit: Friday, October 3, 2025 – 5:00 pm CT
- Format Preferences: Interactive approaches such as debates, audience-led discussions, case studies, and workshops are strongly encouraged. Solo lectures will not be considered.
- Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, innovation, diversity of perspectives, and alignment with ACA’s mission of advancing angel investing.
Final selections will be announced by November 28, 2025. The Summit Programming Committee may combine proposals, refine session structures, and add speakers to ensure strong educational value.
Speaker Benefits
Session leaders will receive a discounted speaker registration rate for the Summit. Outside experts may be granted complimentary registration at ACA’s discretion. All speakers are responsible for their own travel.
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted online by the October 3 deadline: https://events.angelcapitalassociation.org/summit2026/rfp.
For questions, please contact Sarah Dickey, Director of Education & Events, Angel Capital Association. sdickey@angelcapitalassociation.org
About the Angel Capital Association (ACA)
The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is the professional association of global angel investors to offer education, best practices, data, public policy advocacy, and significant benefits and resources to its membership of more than 14,000 accredited investors, who invest individually or through its 250+ angel groups, accredited platforms, and family offices. Visit angelcapitalassociation.org.
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