13th Annual Taste of IT Conference
November 13, 2019  |  Dayton, Ohio
Presentation Proposal Submission Form
Deadline: June 28, 2019 

Audience:
CIO's, CEO's and IT leaders from all industries
(healthcare, manufacturing, technology, legal, academia, etc.)
come to learn, experience and network. 
A sub-committee of Technology First Board of Directors
determines the content and drives the attendance of their peers and direct reports.  

More information: 
Technology First is seeking dynamic and leading edge presentation proposals.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Taste of IT Conference Committee in the
order of receipt and respondents will be notified of decisions no later than July 15, 2019.

A session can be a formal presentation of a successful implementation, administrative solution, or technical solution.
Topic content should focus on information technology and may range from introductory to advanced or from operational to strategic.
Each program session will last 50 minutes, including 10 minutes for Q&A.

The following topics/themes have been suggested but all are welcome. 
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Intelligent Things
Digital Twin
Smart Spaces
Sensor Applications
Self-driving cars/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Immersive Experience: Augmented and Virtual Reality
Satellite Communications
Wireless Trends - (WiFi, Bluetooth, 5G)
Enhanced Cyber Security Training, Education and Awareness
Cyber Security Strategies
Blockchain
Building and Delivering Value with an Analytics Organization
Trends for Data Analytics
Augmented Analytics
Analytical Maturity
Predictive Analytics
Performance Analytics & Reporting
Data Integration between platforms
Data Governance & Ethics in Data Gathering
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) - Data Mining
Trends for Infrastructure/Cloud Management
Cloud Security Considerations
Asset Management
Office 365
Windows 10
Rogue IT
Aligning Strategy for the CIO with the Business
IT Talent Recruitment/Retention/Management
IT Succession Planning
Pros and Cons of Remote Working
Empowering Women in Leadership
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

Speaker Expectations, Travel, and Lodging: 
Presenters are responsible for securing and paying for travel and lodging and are encouraged to attend the full conference. 
Registration fees are waived for speakers.

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* 1. Presenter Information

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* 2. Additional Presenters (if applicable)

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* 3. How technical is your presentation?

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* 4. Does your presentation have a demonstration or a case study?

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* 5. Preferred Title for Presentation (Short, meaningful, and descriptive)

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* 6. Presentation Abstract - Include an abstract of no more than 600 characters. If your proposal is accepted, this abstract will serve as marketing material and appear on the conference Web site and in the onsite program. Please be concise, accurate, and specific with your writing so you provide enough information to the selection committee.

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* 7. Presentation Outline - Please provide a basic, high level outline of your presentation. This will give the selection committee more information about your approach and presentation content.

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* 8. Speaker Biography - Include a biography of no more than 500 characters that explains the qualifications of the speaker to present on this subject. This bio will be used in marketing materials.

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* 9. Does your company provide technology services/solutions?

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* 10. If "Yes", would your company sponsor a break-out session?

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