Speaker Requirements

• Speakers must share their information in an educational, non-commercial and non-self-promotional manner.
• Speakers must present new concepts and new ideas, not available from any other source.
• Speakers must provide session description for the conference Web site.

How Speakers Are Chosen

• Subject matter is cutting-edge or presents new ideas, presented in a creative and engaging way
• Topic is timely for the industry today and will attract attendees
• Abstract and title of the session demonstrate the intent concisely
• Learning objectives and learning level are well-defined and support each other
• Attendees will able to relate to the content and apply what they’ve learned in their roles
• Technical accuracy
• Context of the issues including real-world case studies, examples, and stories
• Potential for audience interactive participation
• Speaker presentation skills and experience
• Speaker is knowledgeable, engaging and experienced on the topic submitted
• Speaker industry leadership
• Education focus devoid of overt and covert commercialism
• The content provides a thought-leadership perspective for the conference attendees

Session Types
Sessions will typically fall into one of the following formats:

• 20 minute presentations (Q&A to follow in panel format)
• 80 minute hands-on interactive workshops

We strive to host an inclusive, accessible event that enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.