NonStop TBC 2018
Call for Papers is CLOSED.
The deadline for proposals is September 1, 2018.
The Call for Papers is for the following types of sessions:
- 50 Minute Technical Breakout Sessions
A technical breakout session should be an in-depth technical session that explores an issue, problem, or solution in a detailed manner. Marketing presentations will not be accepted.
- 50 Minute Vendor Theaters
For sponsors who have purchased a 50 minute marketing-friendly breakout session.
- BOF's (Birds of a Feather Sessions)
Birds of a Feather sessions (or BoFs) are informal gatherings of like-minded individuals who wish to discuss a certain topic without a pre-planned agenda. BoFs are a great place to meet other members of the community with similar interests.
Keys to a valuable session - 50 Minute Technical Breakout Sessions
Partners and Consultants must incorporate:
- Knowledge and technical level of the speaker: a speaker must be able to field questions from a knowledgeable audience
- A clear statement of the problem to be dealt with and the elements of the solution
- Inclusion of real-life case studies or experiences with solutions. Note that consultants must incorporate real-world experiences in their presentations
- Inclusion of in-depth technical information designed to help the target audience understand the issues at hand
- The actual presentation must match what you describe in the session description and abstract
Other helpful hints for your session title and abstract:
- Presentation descriptions should briefly describe the expected audience for the session.
- Set up the problem/need your session will address (1–2 sentences).
- Describe how your session will solve this problem/meet this need. Mention the main points/topics your session will cover. (1–3 sentences).
- Tell how your session will help the participants or their customers. Will they save time, reduce overhead?
- What is the key benefit? (1 sentence)
- Do you recommend or require that participants have a certain level of technical expertise?
- Spell out an acronym the first time that you use it in your abstract
The Call for Papers is for fifty minute sessions. The Call For Papers closes on 9/1/18.
