ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition
Safety 2012
June 3-6, 2012 Denver, CO
Call for Speakers & Presenters - Submissions Due: July 13, 2011

Use the online form below, or Click here to download the Call for Presenters 2012 (PDF)

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

ASSE invites those interested in presenting at its 2012 Professional Development Conference to submit a proposal for review by the Conference Planning Committee. Safety 2012 will provide a forum for attendees to learn the profession's best practices and to:

  • Identify key issues facing SH&E professionals
  • Expand their knowledge and professional skills
  • Prepare for the challenges in the SH&E fields
  • Engage in the discourse concerning the 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 2, 2012.
  • 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 9, 2011.
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 2012:

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 13, 2011
(online submissions preferred)

Send via email to :
pdcspeaker@asse.org
Subject Line: ASSE 2012
and [Topic Area]

Or, Mail to:
ASSE-2012 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 Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility
Construction/Mining Fire Protection Public Sector Technical/Engineering/Standards
Emergency Management/Security Health/Industrial Hygiene Regulatory Issues Training/Education
Environment/Hazardous Materials Healthcare Risk Management/Insurance Transportation
               
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)