Be a speaker at the 2027 DPC Summit

Are you a skilled, dynamic speaker, who's an industry expert?
Apply to be a speaker or workshop educator at the 2027 DPC Summit.

The DPC Summit planning committee is looking for dynamic presentations for the 2027 DPC Summit, hosted by AAFP​, ACOFP​, FMEC​, and the DPC Alliance​. Scheduled for July 15–18, 2027, at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott.

We invite skilled speakers, passionate enthusiasts, and industry experts to submit presentation proposals for consideration in the form of didactic lectures. With over 500 attendees, we want you to be a part of the conference that helps shape and grow the direct primary care (DPC) movement.

All proposals must support evidence-based, balanced education that is free from commercial bias, marketing, or product promotion and complies with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Proposed content may not promote a product, service, book, course, company, or other commercial or professional interest.

Individuals selected to participate in the planning or presentation of an accepted session will be required to disclose applicable financial relationships and comply with additional faculty requirements. The accrediting organizations reserve the right to request revisions or decline proposals that do not meet these standards.

• Empower physicians to launch and grow successful DPC practices by delivering actionable strategies, tools, and real-world insights tailored to early-stage and scaling clinics.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment that highlights the value of DPC—where attendees can explore innovative care delivery approaches, share experiences, and build a supportive community rooted in patient-centered practice.
• Equip attendees with essential business and clinical skills to navigate the unique challenges of DPC practice ownership, from operations and finance to patient engagement and care delivery.

The overarching goal and objectives of the 2027 DPC Summit are to support attendees in learning how to:

• Develop foundational knowledge and confidence to launch a DPC practice, by describing legal, financial, and operational essentials, and identifying key elements of the entrepreneurial mindset needed for success. (Track 101 – Exploring and Starting a Practice)
• Strengthen practice management skills by applying advanced strategies in staffing, workflow optimization, marketing, and community engagement to enhance sustainability and support practice growth. (Track 201 – Growing and Sustaining a Practice)
• Enhance clinical proficiency by reviewing emerging topics, discussing commonly encountered and complex patient conditions, and analyzing evidence-based updates in primary care—supporting high-quality, personalized care in a DPC setting. (Track 301 – Clinical Expertise and Best Practices)

All proposals must be submitted by Sunday, November 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Pacific time) for consideration. Please contact us at dpc@aafp.org​ with any questions or requests for further information. Please review the information below before beginning your online application.

The planning committee has expressed particular interest in presentations related to the topics listed below. Presentations on other topics will also be considered.

General session presentation - Main stage sessions are designed to inspire and empower all attendees by showcasing the possibilities of Direct Primary Care. Through real-world experiences and lessons learned from physicians who have successfully charted their own path, attendees will gain fresh perspectives and practical ideas for building a more sustainable, rewarding, and patient-centered practice.

• Practicing at Your Full Scope to drive value for patients.
• Your path to DPC and why it is so important

DPC Summit presentations may be in one of the following session formats:

Applications are required to include the following information:

1. Speaker Information
2. Presentation Title
3. Brief descriptive summary of your session and clearly state the objective or key takeaway participants should expect.
4. Learning Objectives - Provide two or three specific learner outcomes that clearly align with the session’s aim and objectives. Learning Gaps - Identify known gaps in attendees' knowledge of the subject.
5. Completion of the AAFP Conflict of Interest Disclosure for each speaker and proposed panel members.

The DPC Summit requires all speakers to complete the CME Disclosure Policy/COI Policy of AAFP. Proposals will not be reviewed until all speakers have completed the online form at aafp.org/conflict​. Select Option 1.

An AAFP login will be needed to complete the form. A login does not constitute or require membership to the AAFP. Please contact dpc@aafp.org​ if you have trouble accessing the CME Disclosure form.

Please note: Incomplete submissions will not be included in the review.

Presentations are selected by the DPC Summit Planning Committee—made up of your physician peers—to ensure a well-rounded and relevant event that addresses the specific needs of those interested in, or currently practicing, the direct primary care model.

The planning committee:

Will consider complete proposals submitted using the online form by the due date.
Will assign selected sessions to specific days and times.
Will determine the duration of the session.

Your submission will be reviewed using these criteria:

1. Relevance – Topic is clearly aligned with direct primary care.
2. Objectives and summary – Clear learning objectives and descriptive summary; includes a defined problem statement and learning gap.
3. Originality and innovation – Demonstrates fresh thinking and practical application.
4. Content scope – The amount of content is appropriate for the time allotted.
5. Presentation quality – Teaching methods are clearly described; content is likely to meet stated objectives and offers adequate breadth.
6. Clarity and organization – The Proposal is well-written and logically structured.
7. Presenter experience and effectiveness – Includes relevant background, subject matter expertise, and evidence of a successful presenter’s delivery. (e.g., evaluations, outcomes).

Rating: Poor (1pt), Fair (2pts), Good (3pts), Very Good (4pts), Excellent (5pts)

If your proposal is accepted, you will receive an email with instructions on or around January 15, 2027. You will be given a window of time to review the speaker requirements and timeline and to accept the invitation to participate as a speaker. Proposals not accepted will be notified by mid-February.

If selected, speakers will be required to supply the following information by the deadline or their session will be forfeited.

Required information for each speaker: signed speaker agreement, W-9, copy of recent CV/resume, short biography (no more than 250 words), and headshot -optional.

Speakers are paid an honorarium for their time developing and presenting at the DPC Summit. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.

By submitting a proposal, you represent and affirm that you have the legal right to submit the content and that its submission does not violate any third party's copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, contractual, or other proprietary rights.

The submission of the proposal does not guarantee acceptance. Presentation proposals will be reviewed competitively, and only a limited number will be selected.

All proposals must support evidence-based, scientifically grounded, balanced education and must be free from commercial bias, marketing, advertising, or product promotion. Proposed content may not promote a product, service, company, publication, course, or other commercial or professional interest and must comply with the ACCME Standards.

If selected, all individuals involved in the planning or presentation of the session will be required to complete financial disclosure forms and satisfy applicable accreditation, compliance, and faculty participation requirements. The conference organizers reserve the right to request revisions, require mitigation of relevant financial relationships, or decline proposals that do not meet educational, accreditation, or conference standards.