Finding Relevance in a Changing World

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1 Protocol & Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association Presenter Proposal and Agreement Form Boston 2018 July 23 26, 2018 Finding Relevance in a Changing World If you are interested in presenting at the 17 th Annual PDI-POA International Protocol Education Forum, please complete the following information by Monday, February 26, The theme for the 2018 forum is Finding Relevance in a Changing World. Please note submission of a presenter proposal does not guarantee approval of the session. Only fully completed submissions will be considered. Please refer to session requirements and guidelines for a full listing of important deadlines. Name: PRESENTER CONTACT INFORMATION Title: Organization: Address 1: Address 2: City: State: Zip Code: Country: Telephone: Please include country code for international numbers Years in your current role: Years in the protocol profession: Lead Presenter Co-Presenter Co-Presenter

2 Title (To be used on the formal program and in promotional materials) Description (75 words max) Proposed Session Details List names of proposed co-presenter (if applicable) Name Title Organization Telephone Please include country code (E.g., +1 for US and Canada) Years in current position Years in the protocol profession Have you presented on this topic before? If yes, when? Level of presentation (check one) Basic Beyond Basic/Intermediate Advanced Learning objectives: What will participants be able to do with the information provided following the presentation? General outline: Who is the session for? What do you plan to cover? What keywords can be associated with the topic? List three take aways or fun facts in your presentation Up to 30 words each Are there handouts?

3 Will you be using PowerPoint or other presentation program (Prezi, Apple Keynote, etc)? Please indicate which type of program. A/V requirements: Please indicate any specific A/V needs Lead Presenter Bio: Enter a brief word biographical description for each proposed speaker that demonstrates professional qualifications, expertise on the subject matter, and/or speaking experience. This may be submitted separately in the form of an attachment. Co-Presenter Bio: Enter a brief word biographical description for each proposed speaker that demonstrates professional qualifications, expertise on the subject matter, and/or speaking experience. This may be submitted separately in the form of an attachment. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Werner at pdipoaevents@gmail.com.

4 Presenter Agreement By submitting the form above, the presenter agrees to: Present the program as described in this submittal in a professional manner. Provide the necessary materials/handouts to support the session. Advance preparation amongst co-presenters (if multiple presenters are speaking). PDI-POA agrees to: Provide basic A/V equipment to meet the needs of the forum attendees. Provide timely information to forum presenters. Acknowledgement: As a 2018 PDI-POA Education Forum presenter, I agree to: Produce targeted and appropriate content for our forum attendees. Participate in a mandatory conference call prior to final presentation submission. Participate in additional roundtable or information discussions based on the topic to be presented as requested by the Forum chair. Allow PDI-POA to record or webcast my session for any PDI-POA educational purposes. Retain the rights to my own individual intellectual property and will have the exclusive right to share handouts or slides with attendees. Refrain from any comments or messages that personally promote or endorse certain companies and/or denounce other organizations/ideologies/associations during the session. Submit materials by the dates indicated below: Session Requirements and Guidelines Due Date Completed and signed Presenter Agreement 15 March 2018 Presenter biography and headshot 1 June 2018 Submit a word maximum biography in Microsoft word. Biography should detail professional credentials as they relate to the session. Please also submit a high res headshot (jpeg size). Resumes will not be accepted. Draft presentation due in either.doc(x) or.ppt(x) pdf format Completed forum and hotel registrations Ensure forum registration and hotel accommodations have been met. More information is available at Final presentation due in pdf form of intended presentation format 6 July 2018

5 If you anticipate experiencing difficulty meeting any of the deadlines please contact Melissa Werner at immediately to discuss if alternative arrangements can be made. Please note failure to meet the deadlines above without prior notification can result in dismissal of your session. By submitting the form above, I agree to the terms and deadlines established within the PDI-POA Presenter Proposal and Agreement Form. PDI-POA Education Forum Details Dates: Monday 23 July Thursday, July 26, 2018 Location: The Omni Parker House, Boston, Massachusetts Forum Overview: Throughout the Forum attendees have the opportunity to choose from a variety of plenary and breakout sessions. These sessions will be appropriate for attendees new to the field of protocol and those with extensive experience. You will be able to select the sessions that best fit your learning goals. Attendee Profile: The annual education forum brings together protocol colleagues from a wide variety of sectors: national and local governments; academia; corporate; military; as well as cultural institutions and trade organizations. Presentation Guidelines and Information: Presentations are for minute breakout sessions, with an audience of approximately 25 persons. Presenters should include 10 minutes for Q&A. Presenters will retain the rights to their own individual intellectual property and will have the exclusive right to share handouts or slides with attendees. Presenters will not receive payment or consideration in any form cash, in-kind, or otherwise for their services as the Forum.