Call for Proposals

There are three opportunities to present at the HI-TEC conference.

  1. Preconference Workshops and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) (FAQ: Workshops and SIGs)
  2. Main Conference Sessions
  3. Poster Sessions

Questions about your preconference proposal: Contact Doug Laven or Ann Beheler. 

Questions about your session or poster proposal: Contact Greg Kepner or Peter Kazarinoff.

Questions about the forms: Contact Sheila Wilson.

1. Preconference Workshops and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) (3.5 Hours)

  • Workshop presenters are not required to register for their workshops but must register and pay for the main conference.
  • SIG presenters/facilitators are required to pay for the SIG.
  • The lead presenter is responsible for communicating this information to the co-presenters.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Feb 12
NOTIFICATION DATE: Feb 23

Preconference events will take place on Monday, July 19 (morning and afternoon) and Tuesday, July 20 (morning and afternoon).

2. Main Conference Session Presentations (45 minutes)

  • All presenters/co-presenters must register and pay the presenter fee of $625.
  • The lead presenter is responsible for communicating this information to the co-presenters.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Feb 22
NOTIFICATION DATE: Mar 30

Main conference sessions will take place on Wednesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 22.

3. Poster Sessions - Displayed Wed, July 21, 9:45–10:15 a.m. & 4:15–5:30 p.m.

  • All presenters/co-presenters must register and pay the presenter fee of $625.
  • The lead presenter is responsible for communicating this information to the co-presenters.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Feb 22
NOTIFICATION DATE: Mar 30
Each poster session presenter will display their materials on a 48″x72″ bulletin board (push pins are provided) and be present to discuss the display Wednesday, July 21, 9:45–10:15 a.m. during the exhibit break and 4:15–5:30 p.m. during the exhibit reception. No equipment or tables will be used in the poster sessions.

For assistance with the forms, contact Sheila Wilson (swilson@cord.org).