You've spent years honing your skills as a security professional. Now share your experience and knowledge by submitting a proposal for consideration as a presentation at an ASIS education event.
The purpose of these conferences is to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities for security professionals. Our multiple day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums, and, in the case of the Annual Seminar and Exhibits, extensive exhibition. Education sessions, designed to transcend all industry sectors, focus on current and emerging issues, best practices, and challenges facing security practitioners and others who are responsible for security. Presentations are designed for all levels of experience - from fundamental to intermediate to advanced topics.
An individual may submit a maximum of two proposals as the only or primary presenter per conference. These individuals are allowed to be part of additional sessions as panel participants.
- Proposals must be in English only.
- Proposals should describe original work.
- The submitter is strongly encouraged to compose the abstract text in his/her own word processor before submitting it online. Be sure to check spelling, word count, and conformance with the guidelines given below.
- All proposals must be non-sales or marketing orientated.
- Generally, ASIS International does not pay per diem, honoraria, or expenses.
- There are no fees required to submit a proposal.
- ASIS membership and/or exhibiting is not a requirement for submitting.
- Your proposal will be rejected if all steps of the proposal submission process are not completed.
ASIS is using a new collection company and process this year. A wiki has been developed to walk you through the process. Click here for more information.
ASIS International 4th Middle East Security Conference and Exhibition
17-19 February 2013
Dubai, UAE
Submission Deadline: 11 June 2012
Submit an abstract
ASIS International 12th Annual European Security Conference and Exhibition
14-16 April 2013
Gothenburg, Sweden
Submission Deadline: 6 September 2012
Submit a proposal
ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September 10-13, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
ASIS International 6th Asia-Pacific Forum and Exhibition
December 3-5, 2012
Hong Kong, China
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
Attendees are primarily mid- to senior-level management professionals from industry and government including security/loss prevention management, executive management, other management (safety, human resources, and plant facility operations), active military/government personnel, architects and engineers, consultants, and law enforcement professionals.
Three to fifteen sessions will be held concurrently. Sessions will be 60 and 75 minutes in length. Topics requiring more time will be considered as a Part 1 and Part 2. Participants prefer interactive formats with a Q&A segment to lecture formats. The selection committee will, in part, evaluate the proposal on opportunities for exchanges among audience members and between audience members and the presenter. To view previously selected sessions please click here.
Sessions may be presented in a variety of ways to encourage interaction, such as:
- Debate - The audience is divided into groups to debate both sides of a topic.
- Round Table - A facilitator encourages the sharing of information within and among groups.
- Mock Trial and Situation - Create a situation such as a trial or investigation and have the audience plan or assess the process and outcomes.
- Panel - A small group of presenters shares information with the audience, which might be asked to offer their views.
- Role-Play - Individuals act out situations to illustrate points.
- Lecture
Sessions may fall into but not limited to the following topical areas (in no particular order):
- Terrorism
- Physical Security
- Architectural Design/CPTED
- Homeland Security
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Information Technology
- Management
- Legal Issues
- Career Development
- Government/Military
- Business Practices
- Investigations
- Global
- Loss Prevention
- Personnel
- Training
- Privacy
All proposals go through a two-step review and selection process. Proposals will first be reviewed on-line by a diverse selection of members from all areas of the security industry. The review committee will be comprised of thirty or more professionals and ASIS members.
The initial review of proposals are evaluated on a five point scale on the following criteria:
- Appeal - the subject is important and timely and is of interest to security professionals.
- Clarity of Proposal - the session description and title are clearly defined. Presentations cannot be used to promote specific products or companies.
The Selection Committee of less than twenty ASIS members will make the final selection based on the following criteria:
- Initial Review Score - the proposals' final score (out of 5) from the initial review and comments written by reviewers.
- Past Speaking History - speaker's history and evaluation scores at past ASIS events
- Appeal - the subject is important and timely and is of interest to security professionals.
- Clarity of Proposal - the session description and title are clearly defined. Presentations cannot be used to promote specific products or companies.
- Diversity of Speakers - a variety of speakers including practitioners who bring different perspectives to a subject.
- Exhibitors - companies that are participating in the exhibit portion of the event (if applicable).
The entire review and selection process takes approximately 6 weeks. You will be notified via email of your proposal's status.
One or more individuals may present a session. Consider partnering with corporate partners or other security practitioners who can provide a different perspective on your topic.
Generally, ASIS International does not pay per diem, honoraria, or expenses. However, your registration fee for the day of your presentation is waived.
Proposals will be submitted online to ASIS. ASIS is using a new collection company and process this year. A wiki has been developed to walk you through the process. Click here for more information.
The multi-step process must be completed for your submission to be considered complete and reviewed by committee. Please be accurate and avoid typos. If your proposal is selected this information will be used for publications. The online form requests the following information:
- Session Title - The title of your session.
- Webinar - Indicate whether you want your proposal to be considered for an ASIS webinar.
- Poster Session - Indicate whether you want your proposal to be considered for the Poster Session.
- Education Level - Indicate the educational level of the presentation (fundamental, intermediate, advanced)
- Session Length - 60 minute or 75 minute session.
- Summary - One sentence that describe the presentation content. This will be used in the final program to attract attendees. Limited to 250 characters.
- Abstract - In 1,000 characters, describe the theme and purpose of this presentation. One descriptive paragraph on the presentation that details the benefits of the session. If your proposal is selected, the information you provide will be the basis for conference publicity. Avoid jargon; clarity is paramount in describing what your audience will learn or be able to do at or after your session. The paragraph should contain no more than five sentences preferably beginning with an action verb. Text will be edited for use in conference materials. Please use the samples shown below as a model when drafting your paragraph.
- Learning Objectives - What will the attendee learn from this program? Please list 3 learning objectives.
- Equipment - Indicate any audio visual equipment you will need for your presentation.
- Subject Matter - Indicate the subject areas that the proposal will address.
- Presenter Information - Contact information and bio of all session presenters.
SAMPLE PROPOSAL 1
Lessons Learned - Trends In Extreme Violence In the Workplace
SUMMARY
Shots Fired! The last thing you'd expect to hear at work or school. Become empowered and become an "immediate responder" to help yourself and others survive an Active Shooter situation.
ABSTRACT
Unfortunately, the possibility of an Active Shooter situation happening in our communities is a reality everyone has to deal with. Although no one is exempt from the threat, you can be part of the solution, versus a helpless victim. The key to survival is to realize you can make a difference. Through knowledge and awareness, you can fill the "Extreme Danger Gap" of time until first responders arrive. Specific topics include: Recognizing pre-incident indicators; The Survival Mindset, Belief that you can take control and survive; Courses of action during an Active Shooter event; Response when law enforcement arrives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize current and evolving trends in workplace violence.
2. Describe how unchecked behaviors of concern can escalate into violence.
3. Describe how organizations are responding to extreme violence in the workplace.
SAMPLE PROPOSAL 2
City Surveillance: Overcoming Privacy Concerns to Win Over Your Community
SUMMARY
City surveillance projects are surging in major cities and emerging in Smalltown USA. Erase Big Brother concerns before they arise by turning the community into champions for surveillance.
ABSTRACT
While the general public has become much more accepting of video surveillance, don't assume that your project won't run into privacy issues when installing cameras in someone's hometown. There's a right way to bring a video surveillance to a community, and it starts with being transparent through the entire process by providing facts about funding, technology and privacy policies in place to protect its citizens. Learn the proper steps to get your project approved, funded, installed and accepted by the community at large before the local news turns the would-be surveillance system into an overblown story about Big Brother.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. How to gain acceptance of public surveillance systems, how to identify and address specific Big Brother concerns, Obtaining a buy-in from the community by holding public meetings to openly explain the intent and operation of the system and to answer any questions that may arise
2. Best practices for maintaining privacy, protection of recorded video content and a chain of custody overview
3. Differentiate "public" from "private" space and leverage adaptive privacy masking to prevent unauthorized viewing of private areas.
Submit presentation proposal electronically. Note deadlines for each individual conference. You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail once your proposal has been successfully submitted.
