CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2026 Fall Conference

The Massachusetts Association for Floodplain Management (massFM) is opening a call for abstracts for our 7th Annual massFM Conference, which will take place on October 19, 2026, at the Hogan Center at Holy Cross in Worcester.  You can submit abstracts using the online form here.

The technical program will be organized around the following major themes and further refined and finalized after the abstract submission review conducted by the Technical Program Committee. Special consideration will be given this year to abstracts focused on local communities. We want to hear directly from local practitioners and community officials involved in this work, and encourage presentations that include the voices of local officials. Final decisions will be based on the best overall design of the Conference program.

Abstract submission guidelines:

• Abstract submissions will be considered for oral plenary presentations, or panel sessions of up to four speakers.

• Presenting speakers and panelists must register for and attend the symposium in person.

• Each abstract submission must provide a clear and concise description of the topic being proposed for presentation.

• Abstracts are limited to 250 words.

• A brief bio (2 sentences) of the presenter shall be included.

• The abstract submission deadline is 11:59pm, Thursday, July 9, 2026.

You can submit abstracts using the online form here.

Placement Notification:

In early August 2026, the corresponding/presenting author of each abstract will be notified by email of the placement decision. If the abstract is accepted, this email will state the session and format to which it has been assigned and provide information on preparing the presentation.