Call for Speakers

We are seeking thought leaders with expertise in DEI, the Future of Work, and Marketing and Communications topics for the WSAE Annual Convention. We invite proposals to be considered for the WSAE Annual Convention via Zoom on June 11, 2021. Total session time is 50 minutes inclusive of questions. The overall theme for convention is "Adaptive Leadership in Action." Day 2 of convention will be a facilitated deeper dive on these topics using a generative learning process that builds on the learning from day 1.

Please respond by Friday April 16, 2021.  

Thursday June 10, 2021 

2:00 - 2:50 p.m. PT
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

3:00 - 3:50 p.m. PT
The Future of Association Work

4:00 - 4:50 p.m. PT
Marketing & Communications
 
We are programming for all levels of association management professionals inclusive of CEO's, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Administrative Support to provide holistic services to associations and support succession development.

We anticipate approximately 70 attendees, with a 80/20 split of executives to suppliers. 

Established in 1968, WSAE has a long history of serving our members. Today, we are the premier source for advancing knowledge, facilitating interchange of expertise and experience, and assisting with the career progression of members in Washington’s association management community. We are a learning community of association management professionals passionately supporting and encouraging each other to grow.

Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise. Speaker selection will occur late April, and all entries will be informed by early May. 

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* 1. Presentation Contact Information (this is the individual we will notify to discuss the proposal and to schedule the presentation)

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* 2. Why are you interested in presenting at the WSAE Convention?

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* 3. Please select a topic

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* 4. Presentation Information

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* 5. Presentation Learning Objectives

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* 6. Please provide a 3-5 sentence overview of the presentation. Please note, this overview may be used in marketing and promotional materials. Please be sure it is complete, provides information on what the presentation will cover, what attendees will learn or take away, and sparks interest to motivate attendance.

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* 7. Please provide a one or two paragraph bio that can be used in marketing materials. Please note, if you have more than one presenter or a panel of presenters, please provide information for all.

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* 8. Presentation Budgetary Considerations (please select all that apply)

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