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Presentation Proposal

SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION IDEAS TO TDWI

TDWI's popular Night School program offers conference attendees a quick peek at new or important issues that aren't covered in its core conference program.

If you are interested in submitting a presentation for consideration, please fill out and submit the form below. Due to the high volume of presentation proposals TDWI receives, we cannot respond to each submission. Should your presentation be chosen, we will work with you to schedule your presentation during one of our upcoming conferences as a Night School course.

TDWI issues formal invitations to Night School instructors approximately five to six months before a conference. Therefore, proposals must be submitted approximately seven months prior to a conference. Instructors chosen to present at the Night School program are given a $250 stipend and a three-day pass to the conference. Night School instructors must submit their course slides/course notes nine weeks in advance of a conference to remain eligible to participate in the program.

Please Note: In order to comply with TDWI's vendor- and product-neutral commitment, we seldom invite vendors to speak in the night school and/or regular educational programs. However, we do review all proposals, and welcome vendor proposals that are in keeping with the "Successful Application" tips below.

Important! Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with TDWI's classroom vendor-neutrality policy.

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2008 SUBMISSION DEADLINES

New proposals must be submitted by the dates indicated below to be considered for that conference and beyond. Submissions are kept on file and considered for all conferences throughout the year, therefore they do not need to be re-submitted.

Closed – Winter Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 17-22, 2008

Closed – Spring Conference, Chicago, IL, May 11-16, 2008

Closed – Summer Conference, San Diego, CA, August 17-22, 2008

Closed – Fall Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2-7, 2008

TIPS FOR SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION

To improve your chances of being selected, we suggest that you:
  • Highlight unique or cutting-edge concepts. We are trying to appeal to data warehousing and business intelligence professionals who need to stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and practices for solving complex, real-world problems.
  • Provide practical "how to" advice on complex issues rather than theoretical concepts. Integrate case studies, technology demonstrations, or interactive exercises into the presentation.
  • Avoid sales pitches disguised as presentations.
  • Deliver original material that you or colleagues have not presented at other major industry shows.
  • Completely fill out the form and provide all the necessary confirmation.

APPLICATION FORM
1.  Speaker Information
First Name:   
Last Name:
Company
Title:
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/County/Province:
Zip/Postal code
Country
Phone
Fax:
E-mail:
2.  Presentation Information
Title of Presentation:
Topic Category:
Presentation Level:
Presentation Description:
(50 words maximum)
What Attendees will learn?:
(use six bullets)
Intended Audience?:
3.  Please submit a short bio (30 words max)
4.  Have you given this presentation at another event?
If yes, where?