| Call for Presentations 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 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits You've spent years honing your skills as a security professional. Now share your experience and knowledge by becoming a speaker at the ASIS Seminar. ASIS 2010 will present more than 175 education sessions designed and vetted by experts and your peers to bring you the latest intelligence and techniques from across the security spectrum and around the globe. The ASIS Seminar is the premiere security event attracting more than 22,000 security professionals and hosting the largest marketplace of security technologies, products, and services to safeguard the assets and people you're charged with protecting. If you are a knowledgeable and articulate subject matter expert willing to share your insights and real-world experience, you are invited to submit a proposal today. Most sessions are presented in English. A track of sessions will be presented in Spanish. Submit a proposal for 2010
ASIS International 9th European Security Conference 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.
ASIS International 1st Middle East Conference You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation during the 1st ASIS International Middle East Conference in Dubai, UAE. This is your opportunity to help shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with other security professionals from across the region and around the globe. The conference will cover the entire spectrum of security topics ranging from hotel security, loss prevention, and maritime piracy to terrorism, executive protection, intellectual property rights, and more.
4th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation during the 4th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference in Sydney, Australia. This is your opportunity to help shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with other security professionals from across the region and around the globe. The conference will cover the entire spectrum of security topics ranging from supply chain security, loss prevention and piracy to terrorism, executive protection, intellectual property rights, hotel security and more. For more information, also check out our 2009 event held in Hong Kong, February 3-5, 2009.
Proposal Details 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 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:
Session Topic Areas Sessions may fall into but not limited to the following topical areas (in no particular order):
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:
The Selection Committee of less than twenty ASIS members will make the final selection based on the following criteria:
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:
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. 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. 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. |