You could be a TED.com speaker

Have something to say?  Tell it to TED. TED.com has become one of the most influential channels for effecting change. Most building product manufacturers are so focused on talking to members of the construction industry, that we may not realize the general public may also be interested in our ideas and how our work can inspire others.

The nomination form is at: http://www.ted.com/participate/nominate.

Call me if you want help preparing your nomination.

Speak at AIA Convention 2015

You’re invited to be an AIA Convention 2015 speaker!

We’re developing an incredible education program for AIA Convention 2015, the largest annual gathering of architects in the country, and we’d love your help.

If you’re an articulate subject matter expert looking for an opportunity to educate, engage, and connect with the architecture and design community, we invite you to submit an education proposal between July 1 and August 15, 2014.

What’s behind a winning education proposal?

Each year, attendees rate our speakers as a highlight of the packed, three-day convention experience. Your proposal should demonstrate how you will create an experience that inspires and empowers; features interactive, engaging learning; and showcases emerging trends and innovations.

All proposals are evaluated by the AIA Convention Education Peer Review Team.

In Phase 1, proposals will be rated on demonstration of the following characteristics: Emerging trends, new ideas, engaging learning, and knowledge level appropriate to our audience.

If your proposal moves to Phase 2, it will be evaluated for learner outcomes, speaker expertise, and value to attendees.

Even if your proposal is not accepted, you’ll still gain value from the experience: The AIA Education Team provides feedback on every proposal.

Need inspiration? Check out the lineup for AIA Convention 2014.

Why you should submit a proposal

AIA Convention offers speakers a unique opportunity to share their knowledge, expertise, and best practices with members of the design community. Some of the perks of being an AIA Convention speaker include complimentary registration, recognition on the national stage by your peers, and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits towards licensure, to name a few.

We know it’s hard work, but it’s definitely worth it!

How to submit your education proposal

Our process is designed to streamline the submission, to save you time, and to result in the best possible content at AIA Convention 2015.

Visit the Call for Proposals submission site, where you’ll find the full details, requirements, and deadlines. It’s also the place where you’ll submit and store your proposal information throughout the process. Log in and get started any time after July 1.

Save and change information anytime until the proposal deadline of 11:59 p.m. PDT, August 15.

Questions? Contact the team at ConventionEducation@aia.org. Need technical support for your submission? Call 410-638-9239 or 877-426-6323.

Dates to remember

Please note: Deadlines below are firm.

July 1: Call for Proposals opens August 15: Call for Proposals closes at 11:59 p.m. PDT September 7: Notification of acceptance into second round September 20: Second round detail submissions due October 10: Notification of final acceptance

For assistance preparing a winning proposal, contact Michael Chusid.

Call for Presentations for CONSTRUCT 2012

Speak at an industry convention is great opportunity to build your brand. In addition to direct exposure to convention attendees, you and your company get promoted in the promotional materials for the event, you get to invite key customers, and you reduce the odds that your competitor gets the opportunity. Not only is this free publicity, some shows even reimburse your expenses or pay an honorarium.

Proposals to speak at CONSTRUCT 2012 are due in a few weeks. The event, held in conjunction with CSI Annual Convention, will be September 11-14, 2012 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.

SUBMIT NOW

For additional questions or assistance preparing a proposal, feel free to contact Chusid Associates.

Last Call for Presenters - AIA 2012

Speaking at a national convention is a great way to get your brand in front of prospects. If architects are an important part of your market, there is still time to submit a proposal to become a presenter at the 2012 AIA Convention.

We encourage proposals from industry leaders and forward-thinking professionals who are on the cutting edge of design, practice, technology, leadership, collaboration, research, training, and mentoring. Proposals will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PST, July 1, 2011.

Please download the Call for Presentations for the AIA 2012 National Convention in Washington DC.

Contact Chusid Associates for assistance in submitting a winning proposal.

Reach Editors at CWA Conference

Call for Speakers - CWA Annual Conference

The Construction Writers Association (CWA) is an organization of editors and journalists covering construction. Speaking at their conference is an effective and efficient way to get your PR message across to these opinion shapers.

CWA is accepting proposals from potential speakers for its annual conference to be held in San Antonio this fall. The deadline is Monday, April 4, 2011 to submit speaker proposals.

Potential ideas for submittals include: economic forecast data;  new or current engineering or equipment applications or technologies; green buildings; visionary concepts in leadership development; industry leaders; marketing communications, public relations or social media best practices, ideas or visionary concepts; top construction projects both national and international; subjects related to renovation and preservation of historic landmarks; recycling ideas (buildings or products); subjects related to building near bodies of water.

Chusid Associates is active in CWA and is preparing proposals on behalf of several of our clients. Contact us if we can assist you in developing a proposal.

There's still time!

If you'd like help preparing a continuing education presentation proposal for Greenbuild 2011, contact Chusid Associates as soon as possible to have your entry completed by Monday January 17.

 

For more information contact jill@chusid.com.

		What does it take to write a winning Greenbuild or Government Summit session proposal? USGBC's conferences are recognized for leading the industry, so we are looking to fill Greenbuild's approximately 100 education sessions and the Government Summit program with the very best, most innovative educational content. Submissions that shine will rise to the top. Jeremy Benkin, LEED AP, at CB Richard Ellis chairs the Program Working Group for USGBC (a volunteer position). He recently spoke with CONNECT, a newsletter that supports a sustainability events database, developed by the Green Earth PR Network, and we thought his tips were worth sharing. Remember: Submissions are due Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. PST, no exceptions. It's an online submission. We recommend that you prepare your submission ahead of time in a Word document and then cut and paste it into the required fields, paying attention to the word/character count for each section ahead of time. For more help in creating your submission, check out the Submittal Guide document (PDF). Using the template will also help you to easily submit one proposal for multiple USGBC Educational Events. The 2011 theme for Greenbuild is NEXT, and submissions should address the theme. The event is in TORONTO this year (have those passports handy!) and it's OCT. 4-7. Here's what's different this year, according to Jeremy: The 2011 Call for Session Proposals (PDF) now includes the Residential Summit and the International Summit as well as Greenbuild and the Government Summit (renamed from "Federal Summit"). The Federal Summit was renamed to acknowledge that much of the innovation, progress and experiences to share are coming from the state and local levels as well as our federal government. Pay attention to the new Topics Areas in the Call for Proposals – you'll need to choose one for your submission. You also need to identify a Session Framework for your proposal, choosing from: Proven Performance, Projects with 12 Months of Performance Data, Challenges and Failures in Green Building, Human Impact, Costs/Benefit Analysis, and Forward-Thinking & Visionary Concepts. These were based upon the feedback from the Greenbuild audience. The goal was to ensure proposals be educational and relevant. Finally, there is a new Thought Leadership & Research track that will follow a new review process including a peer review of published papers prior to inclusion in the Greenbuild program. Speaker proposals are PEER-REVIEWED, and you're invited to be a part of that process! USGBC uses a three‐tiered review process to review all submitted and complete proposals. In other words, you really have to grab the reviewers on the first round to make the cut and continue in the process.

To opt out of USGBC announcements please update your USGBC personal information by clicking here. U.S. Green Building Council, 2101 L Street, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20037

Speaking Opportunity - EcoBuild 2011

Speaking at trade shows and industry conferences is a great way to establish yourself as an authority on a topic, build your brand, and reach industry leaders with your message.

EcoBuild America, to be held in December 2011 in Washington DC has issued a call for speakers:

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 11, 2011
The 2011 Call for Speakers submission page is now active. We are interested in receiving topics that feature real-world, solutions-based case studies and/or management discussions. Speakers will submit proposals for presentations with topics that fit the five conference tracks:

1. Building Information Modeling (BIM); Information Technology
2. Building Performance & Energy Efficiency
3. Green Building; Sustainable Design
4. Management/Marketing
5. Sustainable Sites; Infrastructure

Contact Chusid Associates for assistance writing a winning proposal.