1. Conference Policies More...

• Limit of two proposal submissions per individual or company
• Maximum of one selection per individual or company
• Limit of two speakers per session
• One complimentary conference registration per session (additional speaker registers at own expense or receives a session-only pass)
• All travel costs are speaker's responsibility
• Preconference Workshop speakers receive an honorarium.

2. Selection Criteria More...

A committee of volunteers with expertise in the field evaluates all proposals on seven key elements including:

• Content relevance
• Application to the learner's job
• Delivery methods
• Balance of speakers.

You may include a short video link (60 seconds) which shows you speaking to a group or sharing more information with the reviewers about your session proposal.

3. Content Requirements More...

ASTD 2012 Tracks and Topics --please review!

Many more proposals are received than can be selected. Review the requirements carefully to ensure your submission is the best it can be. Watch the video below to help you prepare your proposal. You may submit a maximum of two proposals for concurrent sessions and a third for a preconference workshop.

• All sessions are learning experiences and are non-commercial
• The description should clearly show what the session is about
• Include some interactive or experiential elements in your design, as appropriate. Click Resources for ideas 
• Learning objectives should show how the learner will be able to use your content back on the job (practical application)  and doable in the time frame 
• Incorporate Learning Transfer in your design to ensure application
• You will be asked to enter a title, description, learning objectives, and delivery methods
• You will also choose a track, format and duration, learning approach, and target audience.

4. Submission Instructions More...

The submission form resides on a vendor site which requires a login using an eCode (password) assigned by that system. Follow the instructions on the site to login with an existing eCode or set up a new login.

Submission Instructions/Screen Shots (PDF)
Submission Planning Worksheet (PDF)
Proposal Submission Steps (print version)

• Write your proposal first in MS Word or other software, saving a copy for your records; paste the details into the required fields in the template
• You may save a proposal for completion later (by the deadline)
• When you select the "Submit Proposal" tab, any incomplete information will be highlighted 
• Complete all information and select the "Submit Proposal" tab again. Click the "Submit Proposal" button. You will then see a screen summary acknowledging your proposal and receive a confirmation email
• Incomplete submissions cannot be considered.

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