ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition
Safety 2010
June 13-16, 2010 Baltimore, MD
Call for Speakers & Presenters - Submissions Due: July 31, 2009

ASSE invites those interested in presenting at its 2010 Professional Development Conference to submit a proposal for review by the Conference Planning Committee. SAFETY 2010 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 to improve their 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)
  • Brochure Description: Provide a 50 word or fewer description of the presentation for inclusion in the marketing brochure.
  • 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)
  • 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 is provided upon selection.  Papers are due March 5, 2010.
  • 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.
  • Acceptance: Notification of acceptance will be mailed by November 16, 2009.
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 2010:

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 31, 2009
(online submissions preferred)

Send via email to :
pdcspeaker@asse.org
Subject Line: ASSE 2010
and [Topic Area]

Or, Mail to:
ASSE-2010 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:
Address:
City/State/Zip:  
Country:
E-mail:
Fax:
 
Telephone:  
Presenter Name 2:
Designations:
Certifications:
ASSE Member    
Organization:
Address:
City/State/Zip:  
Country:
E-mail:
Fax:
 
Telephone:  
Presenter Name 3:
Designations:
Certifications:
ASSE Member    
Organization:
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 Fire Protection International Safety Training / Education
Career / Personal Development Government Mining Transportation
Construction Hazardous Materials Public Sector Workers’ Compensation
Consulting Health Regulatory Issues    
Emergency Management Healthcare Risk Management    
Engineering Human Behavior Safety Management    
Environment Industrial Hygiene Security    
Ergonomics Insurance Standards    

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: Complete the form below OR you may upload a biography
(maximum of 3 pages for all presenters in your session)
If you are uploading a file, please combine all speaker's biographies into one file and upload.

Speaker 1 (click here to add the bio for speaker 1)

Name:
Company:
Title:
Education  
  Highest Degree Earned
  Institution
Certifications

List Last three speaking engagements: (max 40 characters)
List two noteworthy publications: (max 40 characters)

Speaker 2 (click here to add the bio for speaker 2)

Name:
Company:
Title:
Education  
  Highest Degree Earned
  Institution
Certifications

List Last three speaking engagements: (max 40 characters)
List two noteworthy publications: (max 40 characters)

Speaker 3 (click here to add the bio for speaker 3)

Name:
Company:
Title:
Education  
  Highest Degree Earned
  Institution
Certifications

List Last three speaking engagements: (max 40 characters)
List two noteworthy publications: (max 40 characters)

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