2026 Paper & Presentation Submission Form

 

ICEAA’s annual Professional Development & Training Workshop brings together professionals from government, industry and academic cost communities for an intensive 3-day program dedicated to developing the understanding and appreciation of using data-driven estimating and analysis techniques.

The ICEAA 2026 Professional Development & Training Workshop will be held May 12-14, 2026 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA.  Registration is expected to open in September 2025.

Upload your 150-word abstract summary (and bio) by November 3, 2025 to have your research, findings, theories, or other topic considered for the 2026 Workshop in Norfolk. Your abstract summary should tell us what you plan to discuss, and why your fellow attendees will want to see it. Popular presentations demonstrate new approaches to common problems, practical applications for established concepts, or case studies showing results (even if the numbers change to protect the confidential). Think about some of the new and unusual challenges that have arisen recently and consider how other ICEAA members can capitalize on your findings or experiences!

2026 Paper & Presentation Summary Submission Form

  • Keep your title to around 8 words (or fewer if they're long words). Long titles may end up being truncated or featured in small font on the schedule handout, making them difficult to read.

  • Use this to quickly and concisely grab your potential attendees’ attention to let them know why your session is the one to see. What has your research uncovered and how can our audience best utilize your findings in their careers? How could your presentation improve one’s estimates? How did your team overcome an obstacle that others may be facing? Since your abstract is limited to 150 words, use the best economy of words for maximum effect: for example, say “and” instead of “as well as” and avoid wasteful words like “secondly.” Commonly known acronyms, like DOD, DHS, ICEAA, or CCEA do not need to be spelled out for this audience. Your abstract summary will appear on the Workshop app and on the ICEAA website, where it can be searched and found by the general public. This example is 150 words, which should provide a visual of the approximate length.

  • If your narrative paper and/or PowerPoint presentation are complete, you may upload them now.
    Max. file size: 128 MB.

  • CTRL + Click to choose multiple keywords.


  • ICEAA determines the tracks into which the papers will be organized after the entries are collected based on the popularity of various topics year to year. Below are some track names we have used in the past. To help us in distributing the papers, please choose three tracks you think your paper would fit into:








  • Author Information


  • The lead author will be the primary contact for all submissions, questions, or requirements regarding the presentation. This author will be listed first in descriptions and is responsible for sending information for all other authors and contributors.



  • Tell us in 75 words or less what makes you qualified to give this presentation, what you’ve accomplished to make you that qualified, and why people should believe what you say. Facts like your current and previous job titles and employers, as well as relevant degrees and where you got them are good to list here. Don’t worry about spelling out common acronyms like BS, MBA, ICEAA or CCEA. This example is 75 words long.

  • Additional Primary Authors/Co-Presenters:

    Individuals playing integral roles or providing key contributions to the paper should be considered primary authors. Primary authors usually attend the workshop to present the papers.

  • Contributors

  • If an individual served a minor role in the research, provided subject matter expertise, or otherwise made a small addition to the paper, that person should be considered a contributor. Contributors are not usually presenters, they are not responsible for submitting any information by the deadlines, and will not be listed in the program book, mobile app, or website.

  • Acknowledgment of Requirements