Call for Presentation Proposals
Application Form for Vendor-Neutral Presentations

DEADLINE: Thursday, July 31, 2008

REVIEW PRESENTATION PROPOSAL BROCHURE
Be sure to read through the Call for Presentation Proposals Brochure. It provides more detailed information on the overall Symposium, e.g. who attends, how proposals are selected, timeline for selection process, a look at last year's sessions, and more.

IT SYMPOSIUM PURPOSE & TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
For 26 years, the Government IT Symposium has been providing Minnesota's public sector with up-to-date education, information and resources on the latest developments in IT. Proposals are now being accepted for the following types of presentations:

Full Day Seminars – six hours, lecture/demonstration format, interactive activities required, e.g. small group activities, hands-on work, discussions, etc. (Tuesday, December 16)

Tutorials – 2½ hours, offering in-depth analysis of a specific topic (Wed/Thurs, Dec. 17 & 18)

Conference Sessions – one hour, 50-55 minute presentation with 5-10 minutes for Q/A; there will be 10 tracks and 82 sessions (Wed/Thurs, Dec. 17 & 18)

ATTENTION: VENDORS SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
Vendor-Neutral Presentations - presentations cannot promote a particular vendor platform, technology or product or serve as a sales pitch in any way.

Limited Number of Vendor Solution Presentations - a limited number of presentations are available to vendors who want to make a presentation focusing on a vendor-specific solution, application, product or service. These sessions are limited to Exclusive and Platinum Sponsors Only. For more information, contact Rich Spencer at rspencer@mngts.org or call 651/222-7409, ext. 201.

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Rich Spencer, Symposium Project Leader
Phone: 651-222-7409, ext. 201    E-mail: rspencer@mngts.org

APPLICATION FORM
* = Required Field

TOPICAL CATEGORIES - Check the one that best fits your topic

  Advanced Technical Topics - [ see description ]

  Application Development - [ see description ]

  Aligning IT with Business Functions - [ see description ]

  eGovernment & Web Services - [ see description ]

  Emerging Technologies & Trends - [ see description ]

  Enterprise IT - [ see description ]

  Leadership & Management - [ see description ]

  MN Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) - [ see description ]

  PeopleWare & Changing IT Workforce - [ see description ]

  Project Management - [ see description ]

  Security - [ see description ]


1. Presentation Title and Description

Title:*

Description* -- limit your description to 75 words!


2. Key Issues (list 3 key issues you will cover - enter NA if less than 3 Key Issues are addressed)

1.*  

2.*  

3.*  


3. Presentation Specifics

Target Audience (positions):

Length:*

 1 Hour

 2½ hour tutorial

 Full day seminar
     (No attendee
     laptops needed)

 Full day seminar
     (Attendees should
     bring/have a laptop)

Content Difficulty:*

  Intro

  Intermediate

  Advanced

Intro: Provides a general overview with examples of how the information can be used.

Intermediate: For people who are familiar with the content and can navigate the basics independently but want to explore further.

Advanced: For those who have extensive knowledge of the topic and are looking for specific, detailed examples of ways to apply this learning.

Do speakers have public speaking experience?*

  Yes

  No


4. Suggested Presenter(s) and Contact Information

Name:*

Position:*

Organization:*

Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip:*

Phone:*

Email:*

Bio: no more than 75 words! *

  Check here if there is more than 1 Presenter

Presenter 2 Information

Name:

Position:

Organization:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Email:

Bio: no more than 75 words!

Presenter 3 Information

Name:

Position:

Organization:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Email:

Bio: no more than 75 words!

Information on Additional Presenters:


5. Submitter's Contact Information - to contact when selection process is complete
(check here if same as Presenter Contact Information)

Name:*

Position:*

Organization:*

Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip:*

Phone:*

Email:*


ATTENTION VENDORS
Vendor Solution Sessions (Available to Platinum Sponsors)
If your proposal is not selected for an "educational/vendor-neutral" session, are you interested in a Vendor Solution Session? A limited number of session slots will be available on a first come, first served basis to companies serving as Symposium Platinum Sponsors.

  Yes, please contact me after the planning committee makes the final selections.

CONFIRMATION & COPY
Along with a confirmation that your proposal was received, you will receive a copy of the proposal you submitted for your own files. Please hold onto it until the selection process is over. Thank you.

NOTE: If this form does not submit, please scroll up and check to ensure that you have filled out all required fields. Fields that are required will be flagged with *Required.

For more information, contact Rich Spencer, Symposium Project Leader Phone: 651-222-7409, ext. 201 E-mail: rspencer@mngts.org

Contact Government Training Services (GTS) for More Information

Rich Spencer, Project Leader
rspencer@mngts.org
651-222-7409, ext. 201

Karen Beaulieu, Exhibit Manager
kbeaulieu@mngts.org
651-222-7409, ext. 203