Professional Development

Professional development is a fundamental component of the professional life of statisticians, increasing the value of their contributions to society. Through the professional development program at JSM—which includes continuing education courses, professional skills development workshops, and computer technology workshops—instructors help statisticians improve and broaden the knowledge, skill, and personal qualities needed to be successful in the practice of statistics.

Key Dates

  • July 16, 2025 - September 3, 2025
    Online submission of invited session proposals
  • September 30, 2025
    Online submission of Continuing Education (CE) course proposals deadline
  • November 13, 2025 - December 10, 2025
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals
  • December 2, 2025 - February 2, 2026
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 15, 2026
    Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposal deadline
  • January 22, 2026 - April 2, 2026
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 27, 2026
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • May 1, 2026
    Registration and housing open
  • June 1, 2026
    Draft manuscript deadline
  • June 1, 2026
    Early registration deadline
  • June 1, 2026
    Speaker registration deadline
  • June 2, 2026
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 30, 2026
    Regular registration deadline
  • July 1, 2026
    Late registration (increased fees apply)
  • July 2, 2026
    Housing deadline
  • August 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026
    2026 Joint Statistical Meetings