2010 National Planning ConferenceTechnology Showcase Proposal SubmissionsSaturday, April 10 – Tuesday, April 13, 2010 • New Orleans Deadline: August 18, 2009 The Technology Showcase consists of demonstrations and discussions regarding software, project applications, and case studies of visioning software, databases, GIS, and other planning information technology. Presentations take place in a room equipped with computer (with internet connection), screen, and projection system. All presentations will be one hour in length. This format is suitable for presentations that are more detailed and instructive and that do not fit a three-person panel discussion format. The formal presentation is no more than 40 minutes. The remaining 20 minutes is devoted to one-on-one time with attendees in a hands-on demonstration area following your presentation. Two workstations will be located in the room for this demonstration. Eligibility to Submit for the Technology ShowcaseThese presentations are open only to staff of government agencies, university research institutions, and nonprofits. Any other presenter in this program must be an official sponsor of the program. For information on sponsorships, click here. GuidelinesTechnology Showcases must be shaped for a planner and planning official audience. Here are some important tips:
APA MembersAPA members will need to use their ID number and website password to access the online submission area. Your ID appears on the mailing label of Planning. If you cannot remember your ID number or password, please click here. Step 1Before deciding to submit a proposal, it is very important that you read the Speaker Registration Policy. All speakers are required to register and whether you submit a proposal may be determined by your speakers' acceptance of this policy. When you recruit speakers, you must inform them of the registration policy, so they can give you an honest answer about whether they can attend and speak. Step 2Click here to begin a Technology Showcase proposal. Non-Members of APANon-members of APA are invited to submit a session proposal. Step 1It is vital that you read and understand the Speaker Registration Policy before you submit. APA requires all speakers to register. Also, any Technology Showcase submitted by a non-member MUST have at least one APA member as a speaker. If selected, you will find that the APA member will help you shape your session for the audience and will help guide you through the preparation and presentation process. We encourage Technology Showcase proposers to join APA. You will find APA membership provides substantial savings on conference registration in addition to many other benefits. Click here for information on joining APA. Step 2
Step 3After you complete the profile please return to this page to log in with your new Non-Member ID number and password. After you begin working on your proposal you may complete the form now, or save it and return at a later date. If you plan to continue working on it later, hit the "save" button. You can return to your proposal by visiting www.planning.org/conference, clicking "View My Proposals," and logging in when you are ready to continue working. If you are finished with your proposal and are ready to submit it, hit the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page. You cannot make changes to your proposal after you hit submit. Click here to begin a Technology Showcase proposal. | ||