2017 Conference on Ending Homelessness Session Proposal Instructions

Thank you for your interest in presenting a session at the 2017 Conference on Ending Homelessness! This event will take place on May 10 and 11 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington.

Please review the session proposal instructions below before beginning your proposal application form.  If you would like assistance in completing this form, please contact Abi Velasco at abiv@wliha.org or at 206.442.9455 x215.
Conference Date and Location

The 2017 Conference on Ending Homelessness will take place on May 10 and 11, 2017 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center located at 1500 Broadway, Tacoma, Washington 98402.
Benefits of Becoming a 2017 Conference Presenter

Conference Presenters gain visibility and recognition in their field and play an important role in advancing peer-to-peer learning.  Presenters will also receive complimentary registration on the day of their presentation and a discounted conference registration fee to attend the full conference. The Housing Alliance highly values having a diverse representation of perspectives at the conference.  We have limited assistance available for presenters living on low incomes and/or those from small community organizations.
Deadline for Submitting a Proposal

Proposals are due by Friday, November 4th by 11:59 pm.  Notification of acceptance will be made by December 31, 2016.   Please contact Abi Velasco at abiv@wliha.org or at 206.442.9455 x215 if you have any questions or would like assistance.
Conference Audience

Conference attendees include homelessness service providers (i.e., frontline workers, clinicians, program managers, administrative staff, and organizational directors); homeless housing providers; property managers and affordable housing developers; clinical social workers and attorneys; individuals who are currently or have previously experienced homelessness; survivors of domestic violence; low-income tenants; local and state government employees; local and state elected officials; members of faith communities; advocates; members of our Emerging Advocates Program and Resident Action Project; non-profit board members; and more. We anticipate over 800 people from all regions of Washington and neighboring states will attend our 2017 conference.
Session Formats and A/V Support

-Formats other than traditional presentations are encouraged, including panel discussions, single speakers, moderated debates, etc.;
-The number of speakers (including a moderator) in each workshop will be limited to 4;
-AV equipment and a technician will be available throughout the conference;
-Each session will be attended by a conference staff member to assist speakers;
-Room sets are determined by conference management and will take into consideration the overall programming. No exceptions. Please note that we’ve outgrown the ‘workshop-like’ setting, so bear that in mind when submitting your proposal, and planning your session if selected.;
-All sessions will be 90 minutes in length and will have approximately 150 to 200 participants in attendance.
Selection Criteria

The conference program selection committee will work to develop a well-balanced and diverse program that meets the learning needs of our statewide audience. Presentations emphasizing new and creative ideas, evidence based practices, anti-racism issues, anti-oppression issues, and participation of conference attendees will stand out to conference organizers. Reviewers will evaluate proposals and prioritize those that:

-Include all required proposal information as outlined in the submission form;
-Are appropriate for a statewide audience or are targeted to a specific subset with tailored information;
-Include presenters who have expertise and experience related to the proposed workshop topic;
-Offer opportunities for participants to develop new skills and/or replicate a successful program model;
-Present service delivery and housing models that are recognized as evidence-based best practices;
-Add diversity, additional points of view, or address emerging issues and promising practices;
-Address anti-oppression, domestic violence, and racial equity issues;
-Impact communities that are not represented in other workshops;
-Avoid the promotion or selling of products, organizations, or companies;
-Take into consideration all of the above information and submit the proposal form by the November 4, 2016 at 11:59 PM deadline.

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