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You are invited to submit presentation ideas for consideration at future NeoCon shows produced by Merchandise
Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). A leader in trade show development, management
and production, MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences
each year.
If you have an interesting presentation or an idea that could be developed
into an educational session, you are invited to submit a written proposal.
By submitting a proposal, you will help shape the educational conferences at
various MMPI events and the future of your industry. If selected as a conference
speaker, you will gain visibility in the industry and contribute to the advancement
of your profession. Complete the application and return it by the deadline listed for each show.
Members of the Program Advisory Committee evaluate all proposed programs based
on the following criteria: overall quality, relevance to the industry, well-defined
focus within the program track structure, practical applications of material,
timeliness of the topic and speaker qualifications.
To be considered as a speaker, your program must be educational in nature — that
is, sales presentations will not be accepted. In addition, your material should
be original; otherwise, sources must be referenced. For multiple speakers,
each speaker must agree to this submission. Incomplete program submission will
not be considered.
The final program selections will be made and selection notifications will
be made five months prior to the show. Manufacturers or vendors not represented
in the trade show are not eligible to submit presentation proposals. You will be notified only if you program is selected.
Your program should address one of the educational tracks and program categories
listed on the attached form. Programs should last one hour including a brief
session for question and answer. We will seek continuing education unit (CEU)
accreditation for all programs once they are selected. Panels should not consist
of more than two panelists and one moderator.
If travel is necessary, MMPI will provide round-trip coach airfare and one
night’s hotel accommodations for those selected to present. International
guests will be provided two night’s accommodations. However, no travel
or hotel expenses will be provided to speakers currently employed by manufacturers,
permanent showrooms in The Mart or to members of the press representing industry
publications.
| • Submissions due October 15, 2009 |
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• NeoCon®
• Buildings Show®
• Fine Design Residential Furnishings Show™
• Office Expo by OFDA
• NEWHospitality |
• Submissions due March 1, 2010
• Submissions due March 1, 2010
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To be considered, complete the following steps on the abstract form.
1. Select the show(s) at which you are interested in presenting.
2. Select the educational track most appropriate for your topic.
3. Indicate the target audience.
4. Enter the title of your presentation.
5. Rate your course as basic, intermediate or advanced.
6. Fill in the name, professional affiliation (if applicable), title, company or organization, address, telephone, fax
number and e-mail addresses of all presenters (no more than
three, including moderator).
7. Prepare a 40-50 word description of your presentation.
7A.Summarize course objectives, learning outcomes
and specific skills attendees can expect to gain from
your presentation.
8. Attach a mandatory brief professional biography for each presenter.
9. Indicate if you have a book and would like to do a book signing.
10. Indicate if you will submit a 3-5 page written paper for conference proceedings.
Submit your application and include a copy for each show you are submitting, postmarked by the submission
date listed next to the show on the attached
form to:
Monica DeBartolo
Director of Programming
MMPI
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 470
Chicago, IL 60654 USA
By completing and returning the submission
form, you will be considered to present an educational
seminar at selected MMPI-produced conferences. For more information
on each show, see our homepage.
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