ASSE

ASSE Professional Development Conference & Exposition
Safety 2008
June 9-12, 2008 · Las Vegas
Call for Speakers & Presenters
Due: July 31, 2007

ASSE invites those interested in presenting at its 2008 Professional Development Conference to submit a proposal for review by the Conference Planning Committee.  Safety 2008 will provide a forum for attendees to learn the profession’s best practices and to:

  • Examine key issues facing SH&E professionals
  • Gain new and improve their professional skills and knowledge
  • Prepare for the challenges in the SH&E fields
  • Engage in the professional discourse on matters 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 expected learning outcomes.  Session levels are evaluated with respect to attendees as follows:  Basic: 2 to 5 years’ experience.
Intermediate: 6 to 10 years’ experience.
Advanced: 10 plus years’ experience.
Executive: Executive level material.
(Maximum length is three pages)

Brochure Description: Provide a 50 word or less description of the presentation for inclusion in the marketing materials.

Biographical Data & References: 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 last three years.
(Maximum length is three pages)

Multiple Submissions: No more than three proposals (the first three received) will be considered.  Complete a separate application form for each submission.

Length of Presentation: Conference sessions last 1 to 1¼ hours, including 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 7, 2008.

Honoraria: Individual speakers (one to two speakers per session) receive a full complimentary conference registration.

To submit a proposal for Safety 2008:

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

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Send your proposal package postmarked by

July 31, 2007

to ASSE-2008 PDC

Director, Professional Development
1800 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL  60018-2187
Packages may also be e-mailed to:
pdcspeaker@asse.org
Subject Line: ASSE 2008 and [Topic Area]
Visit www.asse.org for
more information and a
downloadable application form.

Proposals may also be submitted online starting January 15, 2007.

 

See Below to Submit Directly Online

Step #1: SPEAKER INFORMATION

Presenter name(s): Designations
ASSE Member
Certifications:         Yes No
Designations
ASSE Member
Certifications:         Yes No
Designations
ASSE Member
Certifications:         Yes No
Organization:
Address: City:
State/Province: Zip Code: Country:
Telephone: Fax: E-mail:

Step #2: PRESENTATION INFORMATION
Title of Presentation: (required)
Primary topic area: (see "Topic Area" list below; indicate one only)
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 (select no more than two): Basic Intermediate Advanced Executive

Step #3: Topic Area (check all that apply):
Career / Personal Development Fire Protection International Safety Safety Management
Construction Government Loss Control Security
Consulting Hazardous Materials Management Skills Standards
Emergency Response Health Manufacturing Training / Education
Engineering Healthcare Mining Transportation
Environment Human Behavior Public Sector Workers’ Compensation
Ergonomics Industrial Hygiene Regulatory Issues    
    Insurance Risk Management    

Step #4: Presentation Description Upload (three pages maximum)
(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 750 characters or less
(Fill in or include with Presentation Description)

0 characters