On the night before the big championship bout, Rocky had a revelation. He may not win. But the important part, in his words, was to “go the distance.” The message? Never give up. Keep trying. Don’t quit.
That message resonates in the human services field. We face so many challenges, but no matter what, we go the distance. During the 2025 CQL Conference: Go The Distance!, we’ll take on these challenges together.
From Monday, October 13th, 2025 through Thursday, October 16th, 2025, we’re gathering in-person in Philadelphia – Rocky’s hometown – to identify cutting-edge solutions for complex issues facing the disability services sector. Through keynotes that inspire, breakouts that bring big ideas, and networking that creates valuable connections, this is the knockout event of the year. During the 2025 CQL Conference: Go The Distance!, attendees will learn about specific strategies, receive resources, and discover proven practices to transform services and people’s lives.
In January 2025, we’ll release registration for the event. Shortly after that, we will share additional information about keynote presenters, breakout presentation proposals, sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, as well as our prestigious CQL Awards of Excellence.
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Past CQL Conferences
Since 2015, CQL has held international, biennial conferences for hundreds of support providers, advocates, and industry leaders to network, learn, share, and collectively transform. Cumulatively, these conferences have featured 80+ breakout sessions, more than two dozen keynote presenters and panelists, and 17 Awards of Excellence recipients, all through the support of 40+ different sponsors and exhibitors. You can find out more about CQL’s previous conferences through the following links:
- 2015 CQL Conference: Outcomes, The Gateway to Quality
- 2017 CQL Conference: Blueprint For Person-Centered Practices
- 2019 CQL Conference: Dare To Dream
- 2022 CQL Conference: Lightbulb Moments
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About CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership
Since 1969, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities. CQL offers accreditation, training, certification, research, and consultation services to agencies that share our vision of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people.
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