ACSO invites you to submit breakout session ideas for the 2017 annual conference in Los Angeles, July 20-22, 2017. This three-day convening is planned around your needs and in response to industry challenges and trends. It is designed to focus on skill-building and to facilitate collaboration, exploration, and connections on multiple levels.

ACSO is interested in sessions that engage attendees in unique ways that reach beyond the standard presenter/PowerPoint model. Session formats include, but are not limited to:

  • Facilitated Discussions: present an issue or trend as a conversation among experts followed by Q&A.
  • Case Studies: describe a program or project in-depth, focusing on innovative solutions to clearly defined challenges and their implications for the field.
  • Skill-Building and Hands-On Learning Experiences: encourage participants to use professional skills to explore a scenario and to teach and learn new tactics.
  • Experiential: introduce participants to a topic or issue through a musical or creative presentation followed by reflection, discussion, and questions.

Please note that submitting a session or speaker idea does not mean that sessions will be selected for the annual conference. A small honorarium may be available for select speaker and sessions; however, acceptance of ideas does not obligate ACSO beyond assuring a meeting space, audio/visual support, and inclusion in the printed program. Conference registration is not waived, and ACSO may not reimburse session organizers for expenses.

Please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact us at office@acso.org.

The deadline to submit session ideas is Friday, December 2, 2016.

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* Your Name:

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* Your Affiliation:

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* Your Email:

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* Title or Topic of Session:

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* Intended Subject:

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* Intended Audience:

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* Session Format:

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* Please describe your session idea:

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* What is your ideal lineup of speakers for this session? If you have specifics in mind, include their name, title, affiliation, and email.

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* Is there anything else you would like to share about your idea?

By submitting your idea, you understand that if your idea is chosen, ACSO has the right to make changes to the session and/or speaker proposed to ensure the best fit for the conference program. Also by submitting you read the disclaimer at the beginning of the submission form.

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