SPJ Convention Call for Programs

2023 Convention Breakout Session Overview

All breakout session panelists and moderators must attend the SPJ convention in-person at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. All breakout sessions will be 60, 90 or 120-minutes long. The 90-minute and two-hour sessions provide more time for teaching/modeling tools and technology, teaching skills and interaction among the attendees. Rich diversity in cultural background, professional experience, industry, generation, etc. is important to SPJ. We are looking for the widest representation of diversity in our convention presenters and topics for the attendees. If you are submitting a proposal for a session, it's expected that you are the moderator.
Name*
Title
Company, organization or school*
Phone*
Email*
example@example.com
Organizer and co-presenter(s) experiences with this topic:*

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Co-Presenters

The selection committee wants to maximize the teaching/sharing time of each breakout presenter. Therefore, we are limiting breakouts to one moderator and three (maximum) co-presenters. The selection committee is requiring all proposed presenters' names be listed below at this time.
I plan to have a co-presenter(s)*

YesNo
Proposed Co-presenter #1 (if applicable)
Name
Company or organization
Email address
Phone number
Proposed Co-presenter #2 (if applicable)
Name
Company, School or Organization
Email address
Phone number
Proposed Co-presenter #3 (if applicable)
Name
Company, School or Organization
Phone number
Email address
Back-up Speakers
Below, please list any back-up speakers that you're considering in the event one or more of the above invited guests are unable to participate. This, in no way, commits their participation at this point. The three-person speaker maximum will still be in effect.
Invited speakers must be contacted and confirmed.*

Yes, my invited speakers have been contacted and tentatively confirmed.
Proposed Title and Description for Program
Session Title*
Write a 100-word description (maximum) of your session. If your proposal is selected, this is the description that will be used for publication. Please be descriptive and enticing.*

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Program Objectives and Target Audience

We are looking for programs that get the attendees involved, engaged and help build their skills. What are three takeaway goals that you want the audience to gain from the session? Be specific: skills, information, methods, tools, etc.
Takeaway #1:*
Takeaway #2:*
Takeaway #3:*
Who is the primary audience? (Check all that apply)*

College StudentEntry-level (0-3 years)Mid-level (4-7 years)Senior-level (8+ years)FacultyOther
Session Flow

Give us an idea of how the program will be presented. Will it be a moderated panel? What tools and teaching methods will you use? We suggest using interactive activities that will engage and involve the attendees; the more interesting and original, the better the chance it will be selected. For example: Give time for attendees to practice a skill while observers offer feedback. Work through a goal setting procedure with worksheets. Give assigned questions for small group discussions.
Length of Session and Flow
Which time block are you choosing?*

60-minutes90-minutes2-hours
Proposed Session Flow*
Recommendations

We are looking for your suggestions for 1) Expo Hall exhibitors, 2) Newsroom and other job recruiters, and 3) Convention sponsors
Exhibitor/Sponsor Recommendations:
Terms of Agreement
Should your session be accepted, you agree to the following terms:

– You must register and pay for the convention by the registration deadline, unless attending only for your session, in which case a one-day complimentary registration, minus meals, will be provided.

– You are responsible for your travel, meals, hotel costs and any other personal expenses.

– You are responsible for regularly communicating with the participants who will be part of your session and keep them updated on what is needed of them, when the session is scheduled, and where it will be located at the event. They are also responsible for their own event registration.

– You are responsible for producing and submitting handouts/worksheets through the conference app if you choose to have any for your session.

– You will serve as the main contact person for the SPJ staff regarding this session. SPJ staff will keep you updated on the latest decisions for the convention and sessions.
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2023 Convention Breakout Session Overview

Co-Presenters

Proposed Co-presenter #1 (if applicable)

Proposed Co-presenter #2 (if applicable)

Proposed Co-presenter #3 (if applicable)

Back-up Speakers

Proposed Title and Description for Program

Program Objectives and Target Audience

Session Flow

Length of Session and Flow

Recommendations

Terms of Agreement