1. ESSAE 2014 Autumn Idea Market Proposal Form

ESSAE 2014 Autumn Idea Market and Harvest Networking Reception
Friday, October 30, 2014 • Hilton Garden Inn Troy, NY

This peer-to-peer driven annual event offers ESSAE association members the opportunity to learn from each other, swap ideas and pitfalls, and share experiences and innovations. The 60 minute session format gives attendees the opportunity to visit one opening session and two peer to peer programs during the event. Each of the peer sessions are concurrent with two other sessions.

Programs run from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m (opening general); 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (three concurrent sessions) and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (three concurrent sessions), followed by a harvest networking reception and luncheon from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Topics recently recommended by ESSAE Members:

• general management (administration, human resources)
• branding and positioning
• communications, marketing, social media
• financial management (budgeting, fiscal operations)
• globalization (social, cultural and economic trends)
• strategic planning and thinking
• leadership (general leadership, ethics, diversity, interpersonal skills, legal risk and management, volunteer leadership development)
• knowledge management (research and statistics)
• governance and structure
• membership (development, relations, retention)
• meetings and events
• advocacy, public policy, government relations and coalition building

About Presenters:
ESSAE recommends having no more than two presenters per program. If you are a consultant or industry partner we encourage you to pair up with an association executive. NO SELLING DURING PROGRAMS!

Please note: the information you provide here will be what we post online and in the brochure, upon acceptance so please be accurate.

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* 1. Main Presenter's Full Name:

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* 2. Credentials (CAE, CMP, etc.):

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* 4. Organization:

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* 6. Phone:

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* 7. Will there be a Co-presenter?

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* 8. Co-Presenter's Full Name:

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* 9. Credentials (CAE, CMP, etc.):

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* 11. Organization:

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* 13. Phone:

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* 14. Does the main presenter or co-presenter have prior experience giving presentations?

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* 15. Suggested Presentation Title:

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* 16. Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways:
Following your presentation what do you hope the participants will be able to do? What are the key takeaways attendees will gain? Please list out objectives/takeaways:

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* 17. Presentation Description
Describe the presentation content and format. The information you provide below will help us understand the purpose of your session. If selected, the description below will be modified and used in the marketing brochure and website. Please limit to 150 words:

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* 18. Will there be an interactive element? Please describe:

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* 19. Please include any additional information we should know about your presentation here:

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