The following is from APG:
The Association of Professional Genealogists will hold the 18th annual APG Professional Management Conference on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 22–24 September 2016, at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
APG is now accepting presentation and workshop proposals for the 2016 APG Professional Management Conference. PMC classes and workshops should challenge professional genealogists to increase their genealogical research skills, evaluate their current business, and meet the demands of the twenty-first-century client. Classes will be one (1) hour in length; workshops two (2) hours.
Topics of Interest
Proposals should focus on topics relevant to experienced and/or transitional professional genealogists, but they do not need to be specifically genealogical. Ideas to consider include, but are not limited to:
– Advanced genealogical-research skills or methodology
– Business skills and technology
– Speaker or lecturer training
– Genealogical writing and publishing
– Client relationships and communication
– Certification/Accreditation
– Organization and/or time management
– Marketing and branding strategies
– Career paths and/or creative use of traditional skills
Successful proposals will offer innovative, unique, and out-of-the box approaches to topics and to presentation/teaching methods. Classes which feature case studies/practical examples, or which offer hands-on learning, are encouraged as they offer powerful learning opportunities for attendees.
Attendee Demographics
The overwhelming majority of PMC attendees have been involved with genealogy for more than 10 years. Nearly a quarter hold advanced college degrees. Almost all attendees offer genealogical-research services for clients, and a majority are also speakers/lecturers and writers/authors. Many hold or have held leadership positions in local and national societies and/or APG.
Successful proposals will recognize attendees’ professionalism and accomplishments and seek to take their skills to the next level.
Submission Details
Classes and workshops must be new and original; not to be presented prior to the 2016 PMC other than at the local level. Individuals submitting multiple proposals will be considered to teach multiple classes. Proposals from non-APG members will also be considered.
Submit proposals via e-mail to admin@apgen.org in PDF format. Proposals are due by Sunday, 13 September 2015, and should include the following information:
– Name, address, telephone, and e-mail address of speaker
– Title of the class or workshop
– Summary of the class or workshop (less than 100 words)
– Detailed description of the class or workshop (not to exceed 1,000 words)
– Explanation of how the class or workshop meets demands faced by professional genealogists (roughly 50–75 words)
– Speaker biography highlighting speaker’s qualifications or expertise in proposed topic (approx. 100 words)
– List of presentations given in the last 18 months, including topic and location
– Whether you would be willing for your presentation to be recorded and broadcast for the Virtual PMC
Speaker Compensation
Selected speakers will receive a complimentary PMC registration, PMC syllabus, lunch, and a $400 all-inclusive honorarium for a one-hour class presentation or a $650 all-inclusive honorarium for a two-hour workshop presentation. Royalty payments for syllabus sales and recordings of the streamed sessions following the conclusion of the PMC will be in addition, if relevant, and will be spelled out up-front in the contract. Keynote speakers, should one or more be chosen, will receive a $550 all-inclusive honorarium. All non-workshop proposals will be considered for keynote spots. APG does not pay separate travel expenses or hotel costs.
