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The 2007 BICSI European Conference will be held 18-20 June 2007, at the Citywest Hotel, Conference, Leisure & Golf Resort in Dublin, Ireland. We invite you to become a presenter at the Conference and share your experiences and knowledge.
The 2007 BICSI European Conference
BICSI invites members and nonmembers to contribute to the future of the information transport systems (ITS) industry by submitting proposals for presentations at the 2007 European Conference. BICSI is seeking proposals for sessions focused on innovative approaches that attendees can use immediately in their daily activities within the ITS industry. The Conference is expected to attract over 500 ITS design and installation professionals.
This is your opportunity
to help shape the Conference program and provide valuable insight for
Conference participants. Please use this form to indicate your interest
in presenting at the Conference. The deadline for submitting this form
and your original proposal is Friday, 24 November 2006. If your presentation
is selected in our initial review, you will be contacted to provide additional
information and a copy of your presentation.
The Audience
The program created for the Conference will provide information and training
to support professional and organizational development priorities of groups
and individuals working in all areas of the ITS industry. The audience
for the Conference will be comprised of:
• RCDD®s (Registered Communications Distribution Designers)
• Information Transport Systems (ITS) Design Consultants
• ITS Contractors
• Outside Plant Engineers
• Facility Owners and Managers
• Interconnect Company Managers
• Corporate and Governmental Communications Managers
• Cabling and LAN Product Managers
• Construction Supervisors and Managers
• Electrical Engineers
• Architects
• ITS Resellers and VARs
• Systems Integrators
• Manufacturers of ITS Equipment
• Distributors of ITS Equipment
• Regulatory Commissioners and Commission Employees
• Code Enforcement and Inspection Agencies and Employees
• ITS Educators
• Others Interested in Efficient and Safe Communications in Buildings
The Program
BICSI is seeking presentations on the following topics:
• Data centre design
• IP security
• Wireless in the unlicensed band
• 10G Ethernet—sense or nonsense
• Case study of major installation—possibly Dubai?
• Microsoft quick key presentation
• Fibre: Where does it want to go—100G?
• Where is Microsoft going?
• Update on European/International standards
• Grounding and bonding
• AV
• BMS/BAS
• Firestopping
• 10G/Cat6A/Cat6/UTP/STP
How Do You Benefit?
If your presentation is selected:
• You contribute to the advancement of your profession.
• You gain visibility and recognition as a leader.
• The conference registration fee is waived.
Presentation
Guidelines
Individual speakers or a panel may give a presentation at the Conference.
BICSI’s Education Advisory Committee will select the speakers and
determine the conference time slot for each selected presentation. Please
consider the method of your presentation when applying – lecture,
panel presentation, case study, group discussion or other technique.
Presentation
Formats
Presentations may be in one of the following formats:
• 45-minute session
• 60-minute session
Acceptable
Presentation Media
• Slides
• Video
• Computer projection
Please note: Overhead transparencies are not permitted. Presentations
must be strictly generic. Avoid commercialism and use of trade names.
Presentations of a marketing nature or those containing specific product
demonstrations are not acceptable.
Considerations made when reviewing submissions include:
| • | Information is timely, relevant and educational. |
| • | Presentation applies to a global audience. |
| • | Material is vendor-neutral, best practices. |
Required Submission Materials:
| • | A completed application form. |
| • | Abstract (minimum fifty [50] words). |
| • | A detailed outline of the presentation (including goals and target audience). |
| • | Resumes/bios/CV of all speakers/panelists. |
| • | Learning Objectives (optional); list 3 learning objectives for presentation attendees, specifically what they will gain from attending your presentation. |
Submission Procedure
| 1. | Complete the attached application. Please print or type. |
| 2. | Submit required materials (listed above). Please indicate if you have presented this presentation before and at what venue. |
| 3. | Submit a bio on presenter(s). |
| 4. | If you plan a panel format, a complete list of all speakers must be noted, along with resumes for each panelist. Please limit panels to three speakers. The panel moderator/chair should be identified as well. |
| 5. | If you would like to submit a proposal for more than one session, a separate application is required for each session. |
| 6. | Deadline for submissions is Friday, 24 November 2006. Applicants will be notified of proposal selection by Friday, 22 December 2006. |
| 7. | Accepted proposals will require submission of a copy of the presentation for use on the 2007 European Conference CD-ROM of Conference Presentations that will be placed in the conference bags. |
| 8. | If you have questions, please call the BICSI World Headquarters at +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free). |
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE: 24 November 2006
Please complete this form and mail your submission to:
Georgette Palmer Smith, CMM
Director, Conferences and Meetings
8610 Hidden River Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637, USA
Phone:
+1 813.903.4722 or 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free)
E-mail: gsmith@bicsi.org
If your presentation is accepted, please follow these guidelines:
| • | The PowerPoint presentation to be used at the Conference must be delivered to BICSI by Friday, 20 April 2007. The PowerPoint presentation will be included on the Conference CD-ROM and placed on the BICSI Web site. |
| • | A personal biography and photograph must be delivered to BICSI no later than Friday, 20 April 2007, for inclusion on the Conference CD-ROM. |
| • | Grant unrestricted permission to the Conference Committee to record, duplicate and distribute copies of the presentation. |
| • | The Conference registration fee is waived if your presentation is accepted. |
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