Starts
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Ends
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Submission Deadline
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Location
Boston, MA

Embrace the spirit of resilience as we convene in Boston for the National Opera Association (NOA) Conference, commemorating our 70th anniversary amidst the city’s indomitable energy and diverse cultural tapestry.

The theme of this conference, "Bold Voices, Boundless Futures," explores the enduring power of opera to unite and inspire us and celebrates our bold, creative voices.

We are exploring ideas of resilience, creativity, and engagement:

—21st-century opera training
—Creativity & Inclusivity
—Dynamic Collaboration
—Musicological Research
—New Works
—Production & Design

The NOA Conference Committee welcomes proposals that relate to these themes/ideas, but it is not a requirement for submission. NOA invites all members of our diverse communities to apply.

SUBMISSION AND GUIDELINES: https://www.noa.org/session_proposal.html

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

Questions may be addressed to:
Shelby VanNordstrand, NOA Vice President for Conferences, at shelby.vannordstrand@gmail.com
Kirk Severtson, NOA Executive Director, at ksevert@noa.org