2018 NILG Call for Proposals

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1 Call for Presenters 2018 NILG Call for Proposals 2018 Industry Liaison Group National Conference Anaheim, CA - July 31 - August 3, 2018 The 2018 Industry Liaison Group (ILG) National Conference is seeking excellent breakout session speakers on affirmative action compliance; diversity and inclusion; and equal employment opportunity. Federal contractors from across the country will be converging on Anaheim, California for three and a half days of learning and networking. We encourage all interested speakers to submit a presentation proposal. Proposal Deadline and Selection Schedule The deadline for submitting presentation proposals is Monday, October 23, We are aiming to complete the selection process by mid-january Selected speakers will receive specific directions regarding spring deadlines for submitting presentation materials. The event itself begins with an all-day preconference on Tuesday, July 31, followed by the main conference from Wednesday, August 1, through noon on Friday, August 3. Who Should Submit a Proposal We would appreciate hearing from long-time presenters as well as those who are new to presenting at the conference. Presenters typically include attorneys, consultants, communitybased organizations, government employees, and federal contractors. If you re a federal contractor with an innovative program or success story to share, we would love to hear from you. To help generate ideas, we are providing a non-exclusive list of potential topics. Speaker Benefits Speakers who are selected will receive complimentary admission to attend all conference sessions and participate in the meals and events. All other expenses (such as hotel and transportation costs) will be the responsibility of the speaker. There will be a maximum of two (2) complimentary registrations per presentation/workshop. Participation in planning or sponsoring 1

2 the conference does not guarantee selection as a speaker. Presentation Length Preconference breakout sessions will be 90 minutes. The main conference breakout sessions will be 60 minutes. Speakers should either allow audience questions throughout their session or leave time for questions and answers at the end to encourage interactive workshops. Attendance at each breakout session typically ranges between 50 to 200 people. In 2017, approximately 400 people registered for the pre-conference and approximately 850 people registered for the main conference. Instructions For Submitting a Proposal To submit a proposal, please complete this online form. If you are an individual with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in the submission process, please contact one of our program committee co-chairs, Karen Davis (KarenD@vigilant.org or ) or Christel Cantlin (CCantlin@lbl.gov or ). 2

3 Criteria and Protocol 2018 NILG Call for Proposals Criteria for Selection of Speakers We strive to offer a balanced schedule of programs to address current or emerging issues in affirmative action compliance; diversity and inclusion; and equal employment opportunity (EEO). Some hot topics may merit coverage by multiple presenters, but our overall goal is to offer a variety of perspectives and practical insights. Our theme in 2018 is Navigating the Waves of Change. Some of the breakout sessions will be designated for optional educational tracks. At this time, we anticipate offering tracks for (1) academic institutions; (2) new practitioners (foundational classes); and (3) continuing legal education (CLE). We will evaluate each proposal on a 1 to 5 scale based on how the proposal reveals (1) the quality of the lead presenter, including subject matter expertise and credentials; and (2) the quality of the presentation (important topic, substantive learning objectives, and robust coverage). Proposals will be given a plus for offering a creative or original topic or approach. If you presented at a prior ILG national conference, we will also consider attendee evaluations of your presentation. If you haven t previously given a presentation at our conference, you are welcome to offer references. No speaker is guaranteed an opportunity to speak unless confirmed in writing by one of the cochairs of the program committee. Speaker Protocol All speakers at the ILG National Conference must have the primary objective of providing an educational, developmental, or strategic opportunity for attendees. Presentations shall not include any overt solicitation on behalf of any individual, vendor, product, or commercial activity. Instead, promotional opportunities are offered through the exhibitor and/or sponsorship process at the conference. For information on how to secure an exhibit booth or sponsorship, please see 3

4 our conference website at In general, there should be no more than two (2) speakers per presentation. If for some reason you believe you need more, please provide an explanation. Please keep in mind that even if additional speakers are approved, the maximum number of complimentary registrations is capped at two (2) per presentation. Contact: For information, questions, or concerns, please contact the co-chairs of the program committee: Karen Davis or Christel Cantlin Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2018 ILG National Conference! 4

5 Presenter 1 Information 2018 NILG Call for Proposals * 1 Presenter #1: Name, First and Last * 2 Title * 3 Company/Organization Name * 4 Company Address * 5 Telephone Number * 6 address 5

6 * 7 Brief biography of presenter (state if member of ILG or presented at previous ILG (regional or national) with year, event, and presentation topic). (500 character max) 8 Optional: We invite you to provide contact information for up to two professional references (name, title, organization, , and phone number) if that would help in our decision (e.g., if you re new to speaking at an NILG conference). 6

7 2018 NILG Call for Proposals Presenter 2 Information (For 3 or more presenters, use "comment" box at the end of survey) 9 Presenter #2: Name, First and Last (If only one presenter, move to the next page by clicking "Next" at the bottom of this page.) 10 Title 11 Company/Organization Name 12 Company Address 13 Telephone Number 14 address 7

8 15 Brief biography of presenter (state if member of ILG or presented at previous ILG (regional or national) with year, event, and presentation topic). (500 character max) 16 Optional: We invite you to provide contact information for up to two professional references (name, title, organization, , and phone number) if that would help in our decision (e.g., if you re new to speaking at an NILG conference). 8

9 Proposal Information 2018 NILG Call for Proposals * 17 Proposed Presentation Title * 18 Presentation for Pre-Conference or Main Conference Pre-Conference (90-minute breakout session) Main Conference (60-minute breakout session) * 19 Some of the breakout sessions will be allocated to educational tracks. Please indicate whether your presentation fits into one of the optional educational tracks we plan to offer (Select one): Academic institutions New practitioners (foundational classes) Continuing legal education (CLE) No, my presentation is geared to a different audience 9

10 * 20 Presentation Subject Area (Select one that best describes your proposal.) For presentation topic ideas click here. Diversity and Inclusion: Topics specifically focusing on diversity initiatives Outreach and Recruitment: Topics specifically focused on creating more effective recruitment programs that meet regulatory requirements while attracting effective candidates Strategic: Specific advanced topics in the area of compliance and engagement of the organization and senior management. The focus is on providing seasoned EEO/AA practitioners programs that engage the C suite in compliance programs, initiatives, and cultural change Governmental: Topics to be presented by representatives of governmental agencies Data: Topics specifically focusing on how to collect, analyze, and use data effectively Compensation: Topics focused on compensation trends and developments Legal: Topics focused on legal and regulatory issues and ramifications Emerging Developments/ Futuristic: Topics focused on new and emerging areas of affirmative action and labor and employment law Other (describe) 10

11 Proposed Presentation 2018 NILG Call for Proposals * 21 Description of Proposed Presentation (1,500 character max) * 22 Learning Objective 1 (200 character max) * 23 Learning Objective 2 (200 character max) * 24 Learning Objective 3 (200 character max) 11

12 25 Comments/Additional Presenter Information 12

13 Acknowledgement 2018 NILG Call for Proposals By submitting this proposal, I certify that all the information provided is correct and I authorize the ILG National Conference to use this proposal and all information contained herein for the purposes of review and consideration for the 2018 ILG National Conference. If this proposal is selected, I agree to electronically submit a high-resolution color head shot photo of all presenters and any further information the program committee needs to develop the published agenda for the conference. If selected, I further agree to submit a PowerPoint I will be using in my presentation to the program committee by the deadline stated in my speaker confirmation . If I wish any other educational materials to be electronically distributed to attendees, I understand I must also submit copies prior to the established deadline. I understand the program committee will be reformatting my PowerPoint into a standard format branded for the conference. I understand that if I need to make changes to my PowerPoint or educational materials in light of breaking developments after the established deadline, I must immediately communicate those changes to the program committee so they can make the appropriate edits. If this proposal is selected, I agree to comply with the directions and guidelines stated in this 2018 NILG call for proposals and in my speaker confirmation . Completed proposals must be submitted by October 23,