2011 Event Solutions Idea Factory Presenter Submission
Welcome to the presenter submission process for the 2011 Event Solutions Idea Factory to be held February 27 - March 2, 2011 in Las Vegas. The submission deadline for presenting at the Idea Factory is July 22, 2010. All submissions received by that deadline will be considered in the first round of the speaker selection process. Please contact Corinne Z. Dudine with any further questions, contact details below.
What We’re Looking For
For 2011, we’re looking to offer intermediate to advanced classes that are highly targeted to our audience of experienced independent event planners and business owners as well as association, nonprofit, corporate and social event planners.
Some sessions will be concurrent and all time slots are 75 minutes. When planning your session be sure to keep in mind that introductions are made at the start and you should allow time for audience questions at the end. Also keep in mind that our attendees are highly creative and are looking for hands-on, timely and interactive learning experiences. We are NOT interested in basic, entry-level sessions.
We’re looking for speakers who reflect our audience and can share their experiences and knowledge, and also provide new ways of thinking and creating.
Who We Are
The Event Solutions Idea Factory is the premier conference for event professionals, providing industry-leading education and debuting the latest products and services for the events industry. The three-day conference provides an extensive educational forum and inspirational atmosphere for event professionals from across the country and around the world.
When We Are
The 2011 Idea Factory will take place February 27 - March 2, 2011 in Las Vegas.
Our Education Objectives
- Offer forward-thinking, high-level, actionable educational content.
- Prepare planners and event businesses owners to be successful in today’s economy.
- Foster a collaborative community where experienced event professionals convene to share knowledge, spark innovation and grow their skills.
Our Community
The Event Solutions community is sophisticated:
- 81% have 6+ years of experience
- 43% have 16+ years of experience
They are leaders in their companies:
- 34% are an owner or president
They plan diverse types of events:
- 73% plan special events
- 60% plan social events
- 54% plan meetings
- 49% plan fundraisers or nonprofit events
They work for diverse types of organizations:
- independent event/meeting planning/production companies
- association/nonprofit/government/universities
- corporations
- event services/supplies
How to Submit a Presenter Proposal
For consideration at the 2011 Event Solutions Idea Factory, seminar proposals will be accepted through Thursday, July 22, 2010. All proposals must be submitted online using this online proposal form below. You may submit multiple proposals provided the content of each presentation is different. Due to the volume of submissions, we will not be able to respond to every proposal. Accepted presenters will be notified by September 2010.
Please note that the seminar selection process is highly competitive this year due to a limited number of education slots. Please read our specifications very carefully before submitting a proposal. We will consider all applicants, but will give preference to applicants who:
- have demonstrated thought leadership applicable to the events industry
- are committed to knowledge sharing via live as well as online platforms, including blogging, forums, Twitter, Facebook and other social media
- offer high-level, compelling education specifically geared toward our community
- share our goal of providing interactive and hands-on education
What We Offer
The Event Solutions Idea Factory is an unparalleled opportunity for event professionals to establish their expertise with a national audience of top-level event planners and producers. Many of our presenters say speaking at the show brings them:
- increased credibility with current and potential employers and clients
- increased visibility with current and potential employers and clients
- consulting revenue
- job offers
- more speaking engagements
- book revenue (for published authors)
- national network of influential connections
All presenters receive one complimentary registration to the 2011 Idea Factory, a value of $899, which includes access to all education sessions, the trade show, and the Sunday Night welcome event. Your registration also grants you access to all classes presented by the leading show for caterers, Catersource, which is co-located with the Idea Factory.
Speakers and panelists also have exclusive access to editorial opportunities surrounding the show, including inclusion in feature stories and departments in Event Solutions magazine and online, inclusion in Event Solutions e-newsletter, and inclusion in on-site show coverage and post-show coverage in the magazine and online.
Topics
To stimulate, inspire and guide our potential speakers, Event Solutions has prepared a list of general topic areas for which we are seeking seminar proposals. Although sessions are not strictly limited to these topics, applicants are encouraged to submit sessions targeted to these areas. Please note that the most slots are available for the first three topic areas listed below.
- Environmental/event design, tabletops, floral design
- Business development, sales, marketing
- Social event planning
- Cost-saving strategies
- Event marketing and branding
- Educational event design, audience engagement
- New event industry technologies
The Selection Process
Event Solutions’ internal content team evaluates all proposals based on the following factors:
- Content: Is the content compelling, challenging and relevant to the issues planners face today?
- Match with our community: Does the proposed seminar specifically meet the needs of our community of experienced independent event planners and business owners or association, nonprofit, corporate and social event planners?
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Format: Is the proposed session designed to encourage active participation, engage members of the community and foster a collaborative learning environment?
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Presenter: Is the presenter highly knowledgeable about his or her topic area? Has he or she demonstrated thought leadership in events, via online networking, presentations or other means?
Additional factors to consider include:
- Clear, concise seminar description.
- Concrete, specific, useful deliverables.
- Inclusion of case studies, best practices and actionable information.
- Presenter’s geographic proximity to Las Vegas.
- We do not accept proposals that are self-promotional or commercial and/or exclusively market a particular product or service.
Session Requirements
- Sessions must be achievable during the 1 hour, 15 minute time frame allotted for each seminar.
- Sessions are scheduled for Sunday, February 27; Monday, February 28; and Tuesday, March 1.
- Please save your own copy of your proposal. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to retrieve your proposal from the system at a later date.
- If you are submitting a proposal on behalf of someone else, please enter the information of the person who will be presenting and include your contact information in the Notes section at the bottom.
Event Solutions is committed to offering industry-leading education, and we count on our talented, highly knowledgeable and respected presenters to help us achieve this goal. We welcome your contributions. Thank you for being a part of the Event Solutions community and for sharing our commitment to advancing the events industry!
If you have additional questions please contact:
Corinne Z. Dudine
480.513.0756
corinne@event-solutions.com