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WSAE 2023 Summit - Call for Speakers

Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with Wisconsin's association community!  WSAE's 2023 Summit Conference is scheduled for October 25-26 at The Trade Hotel/Deer District in Milwaukee.  This will be a high energy, in-person event!
 
SESSION LENGTH
We are currently in search of conference sessions for one-hour blocks.
 
AUDIENCE
Session content should speak to one or more of the following six key association audience segments:
  • CEOs, Aspiring CEOs & Senior Staff
  • Advocacy (Government Relations & Public Policy)
  • Meetings, Events & Hospitality
  • Education, Training, Credentialing and Workforce Development
  • Marketing, Communications, Public Relations & Sales
  • Membership Development and Services & Volunteer Management

SELECTION
We are accepting proposals for sessions that:
  • Address an issue or speak to a topic that is specific to associations and membership-based organizations
  • Deliver an engaging learner experience (e.g., utilize engaging visuals, elicit participant insights)
  • Are education in nature (No sales of products or services will be tolerated.)

Sessions will be prioritized that:
  • Incorporate the realities within which associations are currently operating (e.g., coming out of a pandemic; hybrid work environments; reimagining member programs, products, and services, etc.)
  • Are submitted by WSAE members

PRESENTER REGISTRATION
We appreciate your contribution to the association sector.  Presenters will receive a complimentary registration to attend the Summit.  Presenters will also be eligible to receive the CAE credits offered during the program. Sessions are capped at two presenters each. 

DEADLINE
Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, July 20 by 5:00pm CT. 
 
 
1.Basic Information (as you'd like it to appear in marketing materials)(Required.)
2.Contact Information (Please take into consideration the best contact information for communicating with you between now and The Summit.)(Required.)
Proposed session information
3.Snappy session title (10 words or fewer)(Required.)
4.Informative and interesting session description (100 words or fewer) that will entice learners to attend your session(Required.)
5.Primary session audience(Required.)
6.Will you be accompanied by another presenter?(Required.)
7.If yes, please list additional presenter(s). Note: each session may have up to 3 total presenters. You can list up to 2 additional presenters here. (SKIP this question if you'll be the only presenter)
8.Our full program is from October 25-26.  If there is any specific time on either of those days you are UNAVAILABLE to present, please list them.
From our Legal Team
9.I agree to waive compensation for this session in exchange for promotional campaigns (e.g., registration emails, social media posts, website landing page) facilitated by WSAE.(Required.)
10.My presentation is my own original work, and I am the sole copyright holder or have obtained all necessary permissions or licenses from any persons or organizations whose material is included or used in my presentation.(Required.)