ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition
Safety 2011

June 12-15, 2011 Chicago, IL
Call for Speakers & Presenters - Submissions Due: July 16, 2010

Use the online form below, or Click here to download the Call for Presenters 2011 (PDF)

Click here for a PowerPoint presentation on how to prepare your proposal (PPT).

ASSE will commemorate its 100-year anniversary in 2011. The Society’s 100th year theme is “Your Safety Is Our Business. Your Future Our Mission.” The centerpiece event of the year will be SAFETY 2011, ASSE’s annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition. For the 2011 conference, the Society will deliver a technical program that reflects the breadth and depth of the profession and addresses the professional development needs of SH&E professionals.

ASSE invites those interested in presenting at SAFETY 2011 to submit a proposal designed to help attendees:

  • Identify key issues facing SH&E professionals
  • Expand their knowledge to improve their professional skills
  • Prepare for the challenges in the SH&E fields
  • Engage in the discourse concerning the SH&E profession
  • Identify emerging issues relevant to the profession

The committee is particularly interested in advanced, technically oriented and practical presentations.

DETAILS & POLICY

  • Presentation Description: Describe your presentation and specify expected learning outcomes for attendees. Indicate the session level. Levels are evaluated with respect to attendee experience with a topic as follows:  Basic: 2 to 5 years’ experience. Intermediate: 6 to 10 years’ experience. Advanced: 10 plus years’ experience. Executive: Executive level of importance to senior management. (Recommended length is one page; maximum length is three pages)
  • Biographical Data & References: For each speaker, include name, address, education, current position, certifications, designations, qualifications and relevant speaking experience for each speaker (that address qualifications to present).  List contact information (work phone number) for three references.  List noteworthy articles and publications from the past three years.
    (Maximum length is three pages)
  • Brochure Description: Provide a 50 word or fewer description of the presentation for inclusion in the marketing materials.
  • Multiple Submissions: No more than two proposals (the first two received) from one speaker will be considered.  Complete a separate application form for each submission.
  • Length of Presentation: Presentations are assigned 1 or 1¼ hour time slots when accepted to include 15 minutes for questions.
  • Proceedings Paper: Speakers must submit a paper based on their presentation for the proceedings that is provided to conference attendees.  Details on preparing the proceedings paper are provided upon selection.  Papers are due March 4, 2011.
  • Honoraria: Individual speakers (one to two speakers per session) receive a full complimentary conference registration. Group/panel presenters receive a complimentary registration for the day on which they speak and a reduced rate for the balance of the conference. Travel, lodging and meal expenses are the responsibility of the speaker.
  • Session Sponsorship: Proposals sponsored by an ASSE practice specialty or common interest group will be accepted for consideration. See Step 3 on the form to recognize the sponsorship.
  • Acceptance: Notification of acceptance will be mailed by November 12, 2010.
Attention International Applicants:
Please skip the "State/Province" and "Zip Code" fields if they do not apply to you.

 

◊ IMPORTANT ◊

To submit a proposal for Safety 2011:

1) Complete steps 1-6 on the application below.
2) Follow submission instructions on the application form. Be sure to read the Details & Policy section on this page.
 3) Do not submit PowerPoint presentations, CD-ROMs, disks, brochures or promotional material.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Proposals are due
July 16, 2010
(online submissions preferred)


Send via email to :
pdcspeaker@asse.org
Subject Line: ASSE 2011
and [Topic Area]

Or, Mail to:
ASSE-2011 PDC
Director, Professional Development
1800 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL  60018-2187

See Below to Submit Directly Online:

Step #1: Speaker Information

Presenter Name 1:
Designations:
Certifications:
ASSE Member    
Organization:
Job Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip:  
Country:
E-mail:
Fax:
 
Telephone:  

Presenter Name 2:
Designations:
Certifications:
ASSE Member    
Organization:
Job Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip:  
Country:
E-mail:
Fax:
 
Telephone:  

Presenter Name 3:
Designations:
Certifications:
ASSE Member    
Organization:
Job Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip:  
Country:
E-mail:
Fax:
 
Telephone:  


Step #2: Presentation Information
Title of Presentation: (required) (limit to 80 characters including spaces)
Primary topic area: (select one "Topic Area" from drop-down menu at right)
Format (check one) Individual Session (1 or 2 speakers) Group / Panel (3 or more speakers)
Method (check all that apply): Lecture Presentation Case Study Panel Discussion
Level (indicate primary audience): Basic Intermediate Advanced Executive


Step #3: Topic Area (check all that apply):
Business Skills Ergonomics Human Behavior Safety Management
Career / Personal Development Executive International Safety & Health Technical/Engineering/Standards
Construction/Mining Fire Protection Public Sector Training/Education
Consulting Health/Industrial Hygiene Regulatory Issues Transportation
Emergency Management/Security Healthcare Risk Management/Insurance    
 Environment/Hazardous Materials History & Future of Safety & the Profession        
ASSE Sponsorship:
(If sponsored by an ASSE practice specialty or common interest group please provide.)

Step #4: Presentation Description Upload Recommended length one page, maximum length is three pages. (Required: Each page should contain speakers name and title.)


Step #5: Biographical Data and References: Upload your information here.  See the Details and Policy section for the information to include. (maximum of 3 pages for each presenter in your proposal)
If you are uploading a file, please combine all speaker's biographies into one file and upload.



Step #6: Brochure Description of 50 words or fewer
(Fill in or include with Presentation Description)