Prospectus

To be considered for conference presentation, all presenters are required to submit an Abstract, Bio, Release using the following guidelines:
  • Presentations must be provided to the Technical Program Chairs no later than the specified due date on the Checklist.
  • Presentation title reported in the Abstract, Bio, Release shall be identical to title of final presentation.
  • Overt selling or "vendorizing" of products or consulting services in presentations is prohibited.
  • Abstracts shall identify the goals/objectives of the presentation in a way that generates interest to an audience of Configuration and Data Management professionals.
  • The conference structure shall provide 30-minute segments, including an adequate question and answer period.
  • Presentations shall be limited to the time allotted.
  • Indicate any additional handout material required other than the presentation.
  • Indicate any additional visual equipment needed for your presentation.
  • Distribution to attendees of your presentation shall be provided on CDs at registration.
Conference Proceedings:
Every conference attendee will receive a CD containing all presentations upon registration at the conference hotel.  It is very important that presentation materials are submitted by the required deadline so the conference proceedings can be prepared in sufficient time for distribution to all attendees at the conference.
 
Presentation Materials:
Presentations should not exceed 30 minutes in length. Presentations are required in digital form using Microsoft PowerPoint to the appropriate conference Technical Program Chair as indicated on the Checklist.
 
Presentation Time and Location:
Technical Program Chairs allocate presentations to tracks and sessions to suit program needs.  For planning purposes, presenters will be notified of this allocation in advance.  Requests for special allocations will be considered provided they have been received by the required date.
 
Audio-Video Equipment:
A podium, microphone, computer, video projector, and screen will be provided for technical sessions.  Presentations will be loaded on one computer to facilitate conference programming.
Discount:
Conference presenters receive a significant discount from the registration fee.  Be sure to register early to qualify for the special conference discount rates.
 
Vendorizing:
Exhibitor product or service information should be announced during an introductory statement made to attendees prior to a presentation.  Presenters shall refrain from mentioning their products or services in a commercial sense during presentations.