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We will use the concept of "Pecha Kucha": Each presenter is allowed 30 images, each shown for 20 seconds each - giving 10 minutes of fame before the dialoue with the audience. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to show.

After each presentation we will have time (10 minuttes ) for Questions and Answers before the next presentation.

Presenters can be: Designers, CMS vendors, customers with a case, CMS & Portal analysts, etc.

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Call for Participation: Submit Your Speaking Proposal By November 15

The Call for Participation for the "CMS & Portal Award Show 2008/2009" is open.

We’re looking for great presentations from outstanding speakers on topics that address the needs of our audience and that align nicely with the theme of the conference—“CMS Awards 2008/2009 - Content Management meets Social".

Specifically, we’re looking for sessions that teach attendees something useful—something they can use when they return to the office.

To be considered, follow the guidance provided below before the November 15, 2008 deadline.

We have two tracks: "Social Software" and "Content Management"

What you’ll need to submit

Before you e-mail your submission make sure you have everything required. Incomplete submissions WILL NOT be considered.

  • Presentation in "Social Software" or "Content Management" Track
  • Complete contact information for the presenter
  • 150 word or fewer professional biography
  • Color headshot photograph (1MB or less; no smaller than 150 pixels x 150 pixels and no larger than 800 pixels x 600 pixels)
  • Relevant and descriptive presentation title (and subtitle, if applicable)
  • 100 word or fewer brief session abstract designed that summarizes what the session is about and what attendees can expect to learn (to be used in print program)
  • 300-500 word detailed session abstract that describes in detail what the session is about and specifically what attendees will learn (to be used on the event website and in email marketing campaigns)
  • Indicate whether a laptop computer is required of the attendees and what level of knowledge the audience is expected to have (is the session appropriate for all audiences, intermediate or advanced?)

What we ARE looking for

Presentations should focus on teaching something very granular within Content Management or Social Networks and involve some audience interaction

Case Studies should focus on how an organization solved a particular problem and should be presented by individuals that work for the organization, not for software vendors; they should also provide guidance (good practices, lessons learned, strategies for success) to those attendees who may be interested in exploring a similar solution in the future.

What we’re NOT looking for

We’re not looking for product pitches disguised as presentations, nor are we looking for PowerPoint preachers who read their slides. We don’t mind if a presentation has a marketing component to it, but we do not want this to be the focus of any presentation, case study, or workshop.

Questions?

If you’ve got questions not answered here, let us know.