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.
ASIS International 3rd Asia-Pacific Security Conference: Advancing Security in the Asia-Pacific Region
February 3 - 5, 2009
Hong Kong
Submission Deadline: June 25, 2008
For more information, check out our 2007 event held in Singapore,
February 11-13, 2008.
Click here to submit a proposal.
ASIS International 8th European Security Conference:
Security - The Essential Corporate Asset
Spring, 2009
Submission
Open: May 2008
Submission Deadline: TBD
This influential event focuses on up-to-the-minute solutions and security management
issues affecting European and global businesses, attracting more than 500 high-level
professionals and business leaders from across the globe.
For more information, check out our 2008 event held in Barcelona,
Spain, April 13-16, 2008.
2009 ASIS International 54th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September, 2009
Anaheim, California
Submission Open: May 2008
Submission
Deadline: TBD
Information
about the 2008 Seminar
Make
changes to submitted proposals
2008 Emerging Trends in Security
May 19-21, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
Do you have something innovative to share? This conference is for you! It addresses
the very latest information on security strategies, emerging issues, and cutting-edge
technology solutions. Includes both practical sessions and hands-on product
demonstrations.
Audience
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.
Types of Presentations Three to fifteen sessions will be held
concurrently. Sessions will be 60 and 90 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
Session Topic Areas
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
Evaluation Criteria
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.
Presenters
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.
Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy
Generally, ASIS International does not pay per diem, honoraria,
or expenses. However, your registration fee for the day of your presentation
is waived.
How to Submit a Proposal
Proposals will be submitted online to ASIS. The entire four-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.
- Virtual Forum - Indicate whether you want your presentation to
be considered for an ASIS Virtual Forum.
- Education Level - Indicate the educational level of the presentation
(fundamental, intermediate, advanced)
- Session Length - 60 minute or 90 minute session.
- Summary - One sentence that describe the presentation content.
This will be used in the final program to attract attendees. Limited
to 30 words.
- Abstract - In 100 words or less, 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 sample shown below as a model when drafting your paragraph.
- Equipment - Indicate any audio visual equipment you will need for
your presentation.
- Subject Matter - Indicate the subject area that the proposal will
address.
- Presenter Information - Contact information and bio of all session
presenters.
Sample Session Descriptions
Identity Theft - Your Organization's Nightmare
Summary: Compromise of personal information is having
a heavy impact on all organizations because of the increased potential
of multiple lawsuits resulting from a minor compromise.
Abstract: Compromises by an organization of an individual's
personal information can result in multiple $250,000 lawsuits which are
typically paid out at $60,000 each. What if your organization compromises
your employee, membership, or client data, or all three, and what would
be the potential loss in revenue from lawsuits, and stock price as well
as reputation? Learn how data is compromised in different organizations
(i.e., schools, retail, government and manufacturing) and how to prevent
it from happening. Explore solutions such as procedural, personnel, physical
and technical. Analyze multiple case studies to be able to quickly implement
solutions when you return to the office.
Five Cost Effective Steps to Handle Troubled Workers
Summary: Learn five critical steps to manage workplace
incidents within any organization. Handle situations by phone or email
and learn the art of obtaining a resignation in lieu of termination.
Abstract: Inadequate or unprepared workforce personnel
responding to aggressive and violent workplace incidents is of concern.
Hear from security directors who have used five rapid, effective, and
proactive steps to handle potentially violent subjects and reduce the
likelihood of problem behavior causing injury to yourself or others.
See how the results demonstrate the transferability of this model to
other security professionals. Learn effective responses to aggressive
incidents in the workplace, important techniques for handling situations
even by phone, and the art of obtaining a resignation in lieu of termination.
Proposal Submission
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.
