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FAQ About Speaking at mLearnCon

• What are the event dates?
• When are speaking proposals due?
• Where is the event located?
• What is mLearnCon 2010 all about?
• What is the target audience for mLearnCon?
• Who is eligible to present at mLearnCon?
• What is required of me as a speaker from a technical standpoint?
• How is the event structured?
• What is the program focus of the event?
• Is there compensation for speakers?
• What information and materials will I be required to submit?
• How do I submit a proposal?
• Who should I contact if I need help?

Dates of event:

Main conference held Tuesday thru Thursday, June 15-17, 2010
One-day workshops held on Monday, June 14, 2010
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Proposal due dates:

Location of event:

Description of event:

Target audience:

• Learning Executives
• Training Directors
• Training Managers
• M-Learning, e-Learning, and Learning Managers
• M-Learning and e-Learning Project Managers
• LMS/LCMS Administrators
• Instructional Designers
• Instructional Technology Department Heads
• M-Learning and e-Learning Developers
• M-Learning and e-Learning Generalists
• Curriculum Designers
• Curriculum Directors & Managers
• Design & Development Managers
• E-Learning Instructional Technologists
• M-Learning and e-Learning Media Designers and Developers
• Product or Program Directors & Managers
• Project Managers
• Specialized m-Learning and e-Learning Developers and Programmers
• Anyone involved in the development, design, delivery, purchase, implementation, and management of high quality, world-class mLearning.
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 Eligibility of presenters:

• Both Guild members (at any level) and non-members are encouraged to submit proposals for inclusion in the program.
• Speakers may not promote their own products or services during the presentation. If you are interested in exhibiting at this event and want to find out your promotional opportunities, contact sales@elearningguild.com.
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Speaker technical requirements:

If you are selected as a presenter, you will need to provide the following:

• Speakers must provide their own computer and/or mobile device and any software required to run their presentation.

Note: WiFi will be provided
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 Event structure:

• Optional full-day workshops will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010
• On Tuesday thru Thursday, June 15-17, concurrent sessions will be held. Duration of concurrent sessions will be either 60 or 75 minutes.
• You will be assigned a speaking slot by the Program Manager. If you have any scheduling conflicts, please note that on your submission form.
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Session level and focus:

• The program is designed to address the needs of those at all levels of experience with m-Learning.
• We are particularly interested in sessions in which you share the solution your organization crafted and implemented to solve a pressing learning/business challenge.
• Your session is more likely to be selected if your content is focused, in-depth, and offers practical solutions, ideas, strategies, and/or techniques.
• We are looking for a variety of topics that cover the spectrum of needs among mLearning and learning professionals.
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Compensation for presenting:

• One free full-conference registration is provided per session. This free registration is given to the main presenter (#1) listed on the submission form. This registration cannot be shared or split.
• Co-presenters or panelists receive a discount off the conference price. This discount cannot be shared or split. Co-presenters must pay the discounted rate in order to present.
• You must list co-presenters when you submit your proposal. Additional presenters cannot be added to your session without approval of the Program Manager.
• Both free and discounted registrations as outlined above include conference materials, access to post-event site, lunches, receptions, and networking activities.
• Presenters who are selected to conduct more than one session are given one free registration in total.

Presenters must pay for participation in any additional optional activities, such as co-located events, pre-conference workshops, and/or post-conference events.
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 Information required by selected presenters:

• Speaker Agreement form that states you agree to present at this event under the specified conditions.
• A photo for use on the event website and other event materials. Photos must be formatted to be a minimum of 300 dpi, 5”x7”, and in TIFF, JPEG, or PNG formats.
• Session description for publication on the web and in printed materials. (The program manager will work with you to edit this into the correct format and length.)
• A/V form that lists any technical requirements for your session(s).
• Session materials that will be posted for event attendees before, during, and after the event. (Concurrent session only; workshop materials will not be posted on the resource site.)
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 Submitting your proposal to speak:

• Use the online CFP Form, click HERE.
• You may submit more than one proposal for an event.
• Submit a separate form for each session proposed.
• Complete all areas of the form.
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Please email the program managers if:

• You have any questions about this form, these instructions, or the event.
• You are unsure about whether or not your topic is appropriate for this event.
• To contact program managers, email Heidi Fisk or Brent Schlenker.
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