Application - Technical Session Speaker

CPUG CON 2010 EUROPE, Chur Switzerland, September 20th - 22nd, 2010

Please complete and e-mail back to bjstiefel <(at)> cpug <(dot)> org.

Our only goal here is to provide the most useful and informative presentations to our members.  Please answer these questions to start the process of preparing for your Presentation:


1.  What is your name and contact information?  Be sure to include your e-mail address and the number for the cell phone you'll be carrying while at the conference.


2.  What is your title or position, and employer?  We want to be able to identify you with some context.


3.  What is the title of your proposed Presentation?


4.  What is the best one sentence description of the content of your Presentation?


5.  What is the best one paragraph description of the content of your Presentation?


6.  Why are you technically qualified to give this presentation?  Explain how your skills, experience, training, certifications, degrees, etc. would lead us to believe you have the knowledge to deliver this presentation.


7.  What is your experience with public speaking, teaching, instructing, demonstrating, etc. that would lead us to believe you have the ability to deliver a useful and informative presentation to our members?


8.  By default, we'll provide you with a projector and screen for your laptop, Wi-Fi to the Internet, whiteboards, markers, and a microphone.  Are there any other resources that you'll need, such as tables or electrical outlets?


9.  Please give us a one paragraph biography that we can post on the website.  Attendees are very curious about the presenters.  Include a URL for your organization.


10.  Please include a photo we can post on your bio page.


11.  What is the approximate skill level of your presentation?  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, etc.


12.  How much time would you like for this presentation, including lots of Questions and Answers?  Typical timeslots are 20, 50, 80 and 110 minutes.  Remember the Q&A part is especially important!