CALL FOR
PRESENTATIONS
Proposal
submission due by 2/27/12.
Information Technology professionals and organizational leaders
are invited to share their expertise in I.T. at the North Country Technology
Symposium on May 23, 2012 in Potsdam, New York.
The organizing committee is accepting proposals for presentations to be
offered as part of a multi track agenda of one hour sessions covering a variety
of I.T. topics of interest to organizations in the North Country.
The North Country Technology Symposium is for North Country
leaders by North Country leaders.
The event encourages adoption of information technologies in the
region’s Business, Healthcare, Government, and Community Services sectors
through sharing of experiences, ideas and information by colleagues in the
field.
The North Country region boasts a rich store of I.T. expertise and
the North Country Technology Symposium provides an opportunity for I.T.
professionals to share their craft and learn from others – all in one day.
Our
History
The first North Country Technology Symposium took place in
2010. There has an impressive outpouring
of support and participation in response to the Call for Presentations and
attendance for these past events. Nearly
three dozen presenters spoke at each of the 2010 and 2011 events. Each of them where volunteers and simply
willing to share what they knew about a particular topic in I.T. About 200 people have attended each year and a
similar response is expected for the 2012 event.
You are invited to share what you have learned by submitting a
proposal for a presentation.
Topics of Interest
The following are topics of interest for the 2012 North Country
Technology Symposium. The objective is
to offer sessions on the most relevant, up to date I.T. issues that
organizations are facing or must face to stay viable in today’s
environment. The Symposium Committee will
accept additional suggested topics.
·
Data Management/Storage
·
Email Archiving
·
Mobile Apps
·
Google Tools
·
Social Networking
·
Web Apps
·
Web design
·
I.T. Finance & Budgeting
·
Telemedicine
·
Electronic Medical Records
·
Cloud Computing
·
Open Source Apps
·
Point of Sale Systems
·
Supply Chain
·
GIS/GPS Apps
·
Enterprise Apps
·
Voice Over IP (VoIP)
·
IT in Workplace –telecommuting, digital adoption,
social media policies
Guidelines for Proposal
Submissions
Applicants
will be notified about proposal status in April 2012.
Presentations from representatives of North Country organizations
may be proposed on topics including, but not limited to, the issues suggested
in the topic areas listed above. Event
organizers are seeking a mix of presentations from both end-users and vendors.
You may participate by presenting (45 minutes) and leading a
Q&A session (15 minutes) at the North Country Technology Symposium on May 23,
2012 in Potsdam, New York. Alternative
presentation formats will be considered.
Proposals will be reviewed by the North Country Technology
Symposium Subcommittee. Proposals will
be selected to provide a program that offers a comprehensive and diverse
treatment of issues related to the conference theme.
How to Submit
Complete the form linked here.
Presenter Expectations
Registration is FREE for all presenters. Presenters are invited to attend Symposium
sessions, and lunch/refreshments are provided free of charge. Travel and lodging expenses will not be
reimbursed. Presenters are required to register
in advance for the Symposium.
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