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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 31st Annual Conference! Share your knowledge and enthusiasm about the profession with your colleagues by presenting a session in Orlando.

The ACCED-I Annual Conference is the largest gathering of collegiate conference and events professionals in the world. The conference provides numerous educational opportunities in a variety of program formats: 75-minute special interest sessions, 45-minute mini sessions, and 45-minute roundtable discussions. Attendees come with a wide-range of expertise and experiences. Presentations are focused on the many disciplines in the field of collegiate conferencing and events.

SESSION TRACKS

The Annual Conference program includes a conference AND events focus. Events members are invited to submit session proposals in the traditional tracks but with an events focus. Each session block will include programs specifically tailored for both conferences and events.

To assist in the development of a balanced educational program, please classify your presentation into one of the tracks and target audience. You are encouraged to expand on the ideas listed.

SESSION FORMAT

Special Interest Sessions: 75-minute traditional presentation, which may include designated group discussion time. Sessions should be presented as a flexible model that can be adapted to any institution. However, we will accept a few institutional case studies. If you are submitting a case study, please designate it as such.

Mini Sessions: 45-minute presentation, developed for presentations that do not require the amount of time slated for special interest sessions.

Roundtable Discussions: 45-minute opportunity to trade thoughts, procedures, and strategies with peers on a topic. These discussions foster a broader awareness of the topic and allow for the adoption of practical solutions.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Annual Conference Program Committee reviews and selects programs that demonstrate the greatest potential for contributing to the quality of the conference. The committee looks for presentations that represent the various roles of the collegiate conference and events profession and are dedicated to the development of a program that is of interest to advanced, middle, and entry-level professionals. Over 40% of ACCED-I attendees have more than 10 years of experience in the industry. Special consideration will be given to proposals that are geared toward this group. Individuals submitting proposals will be notified about the status of their proposals by August 31, 2010. Proposals may be selected for a presentation format other than that which is proposed.

SELECTION CRITERIA

All submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

• Overall quality

• Relevance to the collegiate conference & events profession

• Timeliness of topic

• Audience appeal

• Well-defined focus of presentation

• Application of the material

• Professional background and speaking experience of presenter(s)

We expect our educational sessions and presenters to share knowledge, research, and experiences. Sessions are NOT an opportunity to promote specific products or services.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All session presenters must register for at least one day of the conference and are strongly encouraged to register for the entire conference. Guest rate does not apply. Corporate members must be registered as an exhibitor and/or sponsor of the 31st Annual Conference.

Session presenters are NOT reimbursed for registration or expenses to attend the conference.

BENEFITS OF PRESENTING

• Enhance your professional visibility

• Gain valuable knowledge

• Shape the future of your profession

• Network with your colleagues

• Share your own knowledge and solutions

• Earn credit toward your CCEP Certification

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Submit proposals via email attachment to Diana@acced-i.org or click here to submit online

Please provide information pertaining to the following eight items as requested. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

1. Title of Proposed Session

2. Primary/Coordinating Presenter

• name
• title
• institution
• address
• city/state/zip
• phone/email

3. Co-Presenter(s)

• name
• title
• institution
• address
• city/state/zip
• phone/email

4. Session Format

• Special Interest Session
• Mini Session
• Roundtable Discussion

5. Proposed Track (choose the one that best fits your presentation)

• Conferences - Business Management/Operations
• Conferences - Industry Trends
• Conferences - Marketing/Business Development
• Conferences - Conference Logistics
• Conferences- Housing
• Events - Business Management/Operations
• Events - Industry Trends
• Events - Marketing/Business Development
• Events - Event Logistics
• BOTH Conferences & Events - Personal/Professional Growth

6. Session Description
Maximum of 100 words to appear in the promotional online program brochure

7. Learning Objectives
List three learning objectives.

Objectives must be clear, concise, measurable indicators of what the participant will learn by participating in the session. Learning objectives describe exactly what knowledge, skills, and/or aptitudes the participant will be able to demonstrate as a result of attending the session.

Example : Participants will: 1) Learn the key areas of conference and events risk management 2) Understand how a comprehensive risk management audit is developed 3) Be able to administer the audit at their institution

8. Additional Session Information
Provide other pertinent information for inclusion in final program including:

• target audience level, choose one: entry, mid, advanced, or all
• issues
• conclusions

For more information, please contact:
Diana Hakenholz, CMP
Director of Member Services
(970)449-4960 ext. 301 / Fax: (970)449-4965
Diana@acced-i.org