RFP for Speaker Presentations
IABC Heritage Region seeks speakers for the 2016 Regional Conference, which will be held at the Renaissance
Columbus Downtown Hotel on October 9-11, 2016. The conference will consist of approximately twenty 75minute breakout sessions as well as in-depth 3-hour sessions on key topics affecting today’s business
communicators. It is anticipated the conference will host 200-+ communicators from the Northeast and Midwest
United States as well as Canada.
The conference will provide sessions of interest in key areas such as content management, employee
communication, branding & marketing, public relations, business management skills, change management,
strategy & counseling, measurement, leadership, technology, senior level issues, and practical skills
development.
Highly interactive sessions and case studies are in great demand by our audience, therefore proposals that focus
on either of these formats may increase the likelihood of being selected for a speaking slot.
While we expect attendees to represent entry-level through senior level communicators, a survey of past
attendees shows that more than half were senior level communicators with more than 16 years of experience,
with a significant number reporting more than 25 years of experience. Because of this, we will be focusing several
of our programs on topics of interest and relevance to senior communicators. Emphasis will also be placed on
helping attendees in their workplaces, which include corporate settings, academia, not-for-profit organizations,
health/medical facilities, manufacturing, small businesses, and independent settings.
Topics can be on a variety of subjects. Some key areas that past conference goers have expressed an interest in
for future conference sessions include:
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Branding
Business Management Skills
Business Reputation
Career Management
Change Management
Content Management
Communication Strategy
Crisis Communication
Employee Engagement
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Global Communication
Independent Consulting
Integrated Marketing Communications
Internal Communication
Leadership
Research and Measurement Best Practices
Public Relations
Skills Development (writing, editing, etc.)
Social Media & Social Media Measurement
Technology / Future Trends
Individuals interested in making presentations at the 2016 IABC Heritage Region Conference must complete the
below Proposal Form and submit via e-mail no later than February 19, 2016.
Mara Samuels, 2016 Heritage Region Conference Speaker Chair
E-mail: iabchrspeakers@gmail.com
Mara Samuels: (m) 732-803-0081
IMPORTANT – Please use the following in the e-mail subject line:
“2016 Heritage Conference Proposal”
NOTE: IABC DOES NOT COMPENSATE FOR SPEAKER FEES, TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS OR EXPENSES.
All speakers will receive a complimentary registration to the conference as a thank you for participation.
2016 IABC Heritage Region Conference
October 9-11, 2016
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Speaker Information & Presentation Proposal
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail:
ZIP:
Presentation Information
In which issue area would you place your presentation? (check one ONLY):
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Branding & Marketing
Business Issues
Career
Change Management
Employee Engagement
Strategy & Counseling
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Social Media/Technology
Consulting/Small Business
Crisis Communication
Global Communication
Leadership
Skills Development
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Analytics/Measurement
Corp. Comm/PR
Skills Development
Marketing Communication
Global Trends
Content Management
Other (please specify) __________________________________________
Type of presentation:
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Single presenter
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Team (2 presenters)
Presentation level
Entry Level ______
A. Presentation Title (as it
would appear in marketing
materials)
B. Presentation Description
(Please provide a 75-100 word
synopsis of the presentation. This will
be the basis for the description used
for all conference materials)
C. Briefly explain the
relevance of your content to
probable conference attendees
and the communication and
business marketplaces (75 word
maximum)
D. Briefly list your most
recent presentation before an
audience of more than 25
people (include name of
organization/conference, date and
location of presentation, number of
attendees, length of presentation, and
Mid-Career _____
Senior Level _____
evaluation results)
E. Provide contact
information for the presentation
described in item D (Contact
person, title, organization, telephone,
e-mail)
F. Names and contact
information of two IABC
members who would
recommend you as a speaker
Note: if you do not have two IABC
recommendations, please add two
professional references who can attest
to your speaking ability.
G. If selected, please describe
how you can help promote your
participation in this conference
H. Which timeframe is most
appropriate for your
presentation? (highlight one)
I. Have you ever presented at
an IABC Heritage Region
Conference before?
I have read and agree to the
expectations for presenters
(see below).
Single Breakout Session
Extended Session (3 hrs.)
If so, which year(s)?
Topic:
Enter Your Name in this Box:
Date:
By entering your name in the
box to the right, you affirm this
as your electronic signature
Please personalize and rename this file: YourLastName_RFP.doc
Submit this form via e-mail no later than February 19, 2016 to:
Mara Samuels, 2016 Heritage Region Conference Speaker Chair
E-mail: iabchrspeakers@gmail.com
IMPORTANT – Please use the following in the e-mail subject line:
“2016 Heritage Conference Proposal”
(Questions? Contact Mara Samuels at the above e-mail address or call 832.872-2515 (o) or
732.803.0081 (m)
IABC Heritage Region expectations for presenters:
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Meet all deadlines
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Present the session content as you describe it on the Speaker Information and Presentation
Proposal Form (changes MUST be approved by the Heritage Region Conference Committee)
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Provide high-quality PowerPoint presentation or handouts by the date required (date to be
announced upon acceptance as a speaker)
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Consent to posting your PowerPoint presentation or handouts on the Heritage Region web site
following the conference
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Honor IABC Heritage Region’s commitment to providing professional development by not
promoting your practices, services, or products or soliciting business during your presentation
Please note that IABC Heritage Region is a professional association managed by volunteers (take
out as this year will be paid conference coordinators) WE DO NOT COMPENSATE FOR SPEAKER
FEES, TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS OR OTHER EXPENSES. Speakers, however, are invited to
enjoy a complimentary registration to the conference as a thank you for participation.
We thank you for submitting a presentation proposal. Because of anticipated high demand for
presentation slots, we expect to receive more proposals than we can accommodate. We expect to
notify you by the week of April 20, 2015 if you are invited to speak.
About IABC Heritage Region
The region represents more than 3,200 members and 20 chapters in the Northeast and Midwest United States. Formed in 2005, IABC Heritage
Region supports the IABC mission by: serving Region members, primarily through providing guidance, support and development opportunities for
chapter leaders and members; fostering Region growth; and serving as a communication conduit between members, chapters and the IABC
Executive Board. The geographic area includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. For more
information on the region, visit www.iabcheritageregion.com