Speaker Inquiry Application
PMI KC Mid-America Chapter is a chaptered component with the Project Management Institute. The
chapter sponsors a variety of education opportunities for our members and the community. We
strive to procure quality speakers on topics of interest to project managers. Our events include:
a. Bi-monthly chapter dinner meetings—these meetings are held at a major hotel in the Kansas
City area; meetings are held on the second Monday evening of January, March, May, July, and
November; attendance is approximately 100-120. The meeting includes a buffet dinner,
sponsor raffles, chapter business, and the featured speaker of the evening. As a policy, KCPMI
does NOT pay a speakers fee for this event; we will pay for reasonable travel expenses as
approved by the VP Programs.
b. Fun educational events—KCPMI tries to hold educational events in the months in which there
is NOT a regular chapter dinner meeting to appeal to various demographics of our project
management community. These events are low cost (under $25 for the attendee), held in
more relaxed settings such as casinos, museums, trains, etc. , and held in areas of the city
outside of the South Johnson County Kansas area, in order to reach members who are
centralized in other geographic areas.
c. Saturday workshops—workshops are planned throughout the year on topics requested by
our members. Attendance is open to members and the community; normally for 25-30
attendees. KCPMI tries to procure venues at no charge; we provide breakfast and lunch.
Registration fees MUST be under $200 per registered attendee, including any fee to the
workshop facilitator. Chapter volunteers assist with the logistics of the class. Reasonable
travel expenses will be reimbursed as approved by the VP Professional Development.
d. Specialized technical training—when there is a need for a class in a specialized technical area,
such as Agile, Risk Management, etc., KCPMI may contract with a vendor to provide this
training. These arrangements are made through the VP Professional Development.
e. Professional Development Days 2014—this annual conference is held in the fall for two days
at the Overland Park Convention Center. There are 450+ registered attendees plus sponsors.
KCPMI procures both keynote and workshop (90 minute) speakers on a variety of hard and
soft skills as related to the profession of project management. Workshop speakers are
scheduled in tracks and each session may seat 50 – 400 attendees, depending upon
registration selection. Fees and travel expenses must be approved by the VP Professional
Development Days.
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How To Use This Form
1. The purpose of this application form is to capture information about the speaker and the
proposed presentation in sufficient detail for a designated event team member to continue a
conversation in determining suitability for one of the KCPMI professional development
events/programs. It is important to complete all information. If you are selected, an event
team member will provide an agreement for your services.
2. This form only asks for a presentation abstract. The abstract will be used to market the event
and should help the reader decide whether or not to attend the presentation. Keep this in mind
when completing the application. Attach a detailed presentation description for use during the
speaker selection process.
3. Speaker selection will be based on the speaker criteria specified at the end of this application
form and the responses received from the prospective speaker.
4. Presentation equipment (microphone, laptop, projector, and remote mouse) is provided for
speakers. Any special equipment needs MUST be specified in this application.
5. A week after all presentations, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation (in PDF format) will be posted on
the KCPMI website.
6. Speaker feedback from the attendees will be provided to each speaker following the event.
7. In general, KCPMI will provide chapter volunteers to assist the speaker/facilitator for education events.
PDD 2014 is September 22 - 23
For more information and to submit your PDD 2014 speakers application
Email:
Paul Carlton at carltonpc@everestkc.net
Ellen Barnes at president-elect@kcpmichapter.org
Mail:
PMI KC Mid-America Chapter
522 W. 103rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
Attn: PDD Speaker Team
Website:
www.kcpmichapter.org
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Speaker Application Form
Speaker Information
*Required information
Designations/
Certifications
*Speaker Name:
*Company Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip
*Email:
*Business Phone:
*Mobile:
Fax:
Admin Name:
Admin
Phone:
Admin Email:
*PMI Registered Educational Provider? ___ _ (Y/N) If Yes, REP#____________________________
*Travel Expenses Requested: ___ _ (Y/N) Hotel
_ ___ (Y/N) Airfare
*If airfare requested, from what airport? ________ City? ____________________________________
*Event Type:
_____ Dinner Meeting _____ Workshop _____ Fun event
_____ PDD ____ Specialized training
Note: Please submit a separate proposal for each Event Type)
*How many PDUs are provided with this event? ______
*For Workshops or Specialized training: What is your minimum attendee size? ________
Maximum size? ________
*In addition to the basic equipment provided, do you need any special equipment or accommodations?
Please describe:
*Basic equipment includes label or hand microphone; overhead projector, podium. Request PC if needed.
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Speaker Bio
*Brief Speaker Biography (125 words or less):
Photo:
Presentation Title
*Presentation Title/Topic (10 words or less. Please submit a separate proposal for each Event Type)
*The theme for2014 PDD is “Blazing New Trails”.
Presentation Abstract
*Presentation Abstract (250 words or less)
*Presentation Length (in hours): ______ Over ______ days
*Keynote speakers are approx. 1 hour 45 minutes; breakout speakers are approx. 1 hour 15 minutes.
No
Yes | Please describe:
*Hands-On Activities:
No. Please provide email of Reference to your speaking abilities
Yes. Where and please provide an email Reference:
*Presentation Delivered
Before:
NOTE: PLEASE INCLUDE A VIDEO CLIP IF AVAILABLE
*Other Selection Criteria Responses
Selection Criteria
Speaker Qualification Responses
(100 words or less for each response)
Professional Experience of Speaker
Experience with Presenting to Project
Management Audiences
Personal Practitioner Experience on
Proposed Presentation Topic
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Professional References/Past Ratings at
PMI Events/Speaker Evaluations
(include copies of references, evaluations
and past ratings for evaluation purposes)
Relevancy/Timeliness/Interest Level of
Topic
(What makes this presentation topic
appealing to today’s project managers?)
Process Area:
Initiation
Controlling & Monitoring
[Check all that
apply]
Planning
Closing
Executing
Knowledge Areas:
[Check all that
apply]
Common Interest
Areas:
[Check all that
apply]
Project Integration
Project Human Resources
Project Scope
Project Communication
Project Time
Project Risk
Project Cost
Project Procurement
Project Quality
Stakeholder Management
Agile
Innovation & New Product Development
Healthcare
Portfolio Management
Leadership
Program management
Sustainability
Engineering or construction project management
Government segment
Attachments
Please attach any supporting documentation to be considered by KCPMI
Detailed presentation description
Sample PowerPoint slides
Short video of speaker presenting
Email references
Other; please describe ________________________________________________
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