HI-TEC 2024 Preconference Workshop or Special Interest Group (SIG) Proposal Form

Dear Proposer:

Thank you for your interest in presenting a HI-TEC Preconference Workshop or Special Interest Group (SIG) Proposal Form.
Please be aware that this form must be finished in a single session.
You will receive a copy of your submission via email.

If you have questions or problems with the form, please contact Sheila Wilson swilson@cord.org.
If you have questions about the program information, please email Ann Beheler abeheler@gmail.com or Doug Laven doug.laven@southcentral.edu

Thanks,
HI-TEC Staff

HI-TEC 2024 Preconference Workshop and Special Interest Group (SIG) Proposal Form

Type of Presentation

Please choose the type of presentation *

Workshop

SIG

*To be approved for a SIG, the proposing entity must purchase at least 12 conference registrations (Medallion Discount Level.) Preference will be given to proposers that purchase 28 or more conference registrations (Executive Discount Level)

Is the SIG by invitation only? *

Yes

Is the SIG open to conference attendees? *

Yes

If yes, a registration code will be issued for conference attendees and this will be paid for by the SIG after HI-TEC.

Who is the contact for the code that you'll be using for conference attendees? *

Contact Email *

Confirm Contact Email *

Lead Presenter/Coordinator Information

Lead Presenter/Coordinator is responsible for disseminating information to co-presenters.
(There is no preconference workshop fee for workshop presenters)

First Name *

Last Name *

Job Title *

ATE Center or Project Name

(if applicable)

Organization *

Address *

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Address

Phone *

Ext.

Email *

Alternate Email

Presentation Information

Topic Area You may select more than one.

A. Which of these criteria are you meeting with your proposal?

Cover new topics, include complex subjects and have a sufficient number of activities that require an extended interaction time

Focus on workforce diversity and best practices for serving students from groups under represented in STEM such as women, persons with disabilities, persons of color, and Veterans.

Allow Participants to create, perform, practice or execute specific tasks or activities

Provide participants with an active role in the workshop

Contain hands-on learning activities and provide take-away content and resources that participants can use in course and programs

Enable special interest groups to come together to learn of latest developments and challenges and to foster ongoing community collaboration

B. Technical (please specify technology or technologies covered)

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Energy Technologies

Environmental Technologies

Biotechnology Technologies

Agricultural Technologies

Engineering Technologies

Information, Communications, and Geospatial Technologies

Learning, Evaluation and Research

Micro and Nano Technologies

Security Technologies

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion

Emerging Technologies

OtherOther

C. Length of preconference session requested

Half-day preconference session

Two half-day preconference sessions (a full day)

D. Scheduling

Half Day Events will be scheduled on Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Monday evening, Tuesday morning, and Tuesday afternoon. Please select your first and second choices below. Every effort will be made to schedule you in your preferred time slot.

First choice *

Second choice *

Presentation Title *

Maximum: 100 characters. The title should clearly communicate what the preconference event is about.

Presentation Description *

Maximum: 100 words. Accurately describe what your preconference event will cover and what attendees will gain. Include a statement on how it engages technicians, if applicable.This information will be printed in the program book

Proposed Outline *

Maximum: 4,000 characters. This will not be printed in the program book or on the website.Include your preconference timeline, learning outcomes and list the activities you will do.This information will not be published.

Have you done this workshop at HI-TEC previously? (Question does not apply to SIGs) *

Yes

N/A - SIG

If yes, explain how the proposed presentation is different from your previous presentation and describe the new information you plan to include. *

Are you requiring participants to have laptops or computer access? Any other equipment used for demonstrations or hands-on activities must be provided by the presenters. *

Yes

Does your presentation require heavy bandwidth? *

Yes

Expected Audience Size *

0-25 attendees

25-50 attendees

Other (please specify number)Other (please specify number)

Room Setup (HI-TEC will accommodate your requests, if possible.) *

Classroom (2 chairs per 6' table)

Rountables (seats 10 per table)

OtherOther

Does your preconference event include a panel? *

Yes

How many panelists will you include? *

Additional room setup requirements, if applicable (Example: 3 tables in back of room)

Will your proposed preconference promote a product or service that is commercially available from you or a company that you represent? *

Yes

If yes, which company? *

Is this product complimentary? *

Yes

Additional comments that might help us in reviewing your proposal. Please explain your internet and other technical requirements.

70 words or less.

Additional presenters: (No charge for preconference registration) *

No co-presenters

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Do you have any co-presenters? If so, please tell us how many and complete their information.

If you don't have your co-presenter(s) name(s), please give the expected composition (i.e. educator, center personnel, industry leaders, technicians, etc). The program committee will need more detailed speaker information prior to registration opening in February.

Co-presenters

Co-presenter Name

Job Title

ATE Center or Project Name

(if applicable)

Organization

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Address

Phone

Add Co-presenter Remove Co-presenter

If you are human, leave this field blank.