Program Topics

Suggestions for desired session topics have been provided.  Speakers are welcome to submit abstracts based on these topics, or develop their own. (See Program Grid)

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Expectations of Speakers​

The following are expectations that we have of our conference speakers and their presentations:

1. Appeal to different learning styles

2. Any audio-visual tools used will supplement the presentation.  Presenters will not read from their slides.

3. Presenters will be well rehearsed and professional in their delivery.

4. Presentations should be evidence based, innovative, and applicable across organizations and organization types.

5. Presentations should clearly convey how the content relates to and can be applied by delegates.

6. Presentations should not be a sales pitch of a service or product.

 

Logistics

• Final copies of accepted speaker presentations and or materials are due no later than November 1, 2024

• At a minimum, all presenters will have access to a microphone, a screen, and WiFi in their presentation space. Additional requests can be submitted but are not guaranteed.

• Each session is one hour in length.

 

Fees and Expense Reimbursement

With some exceptions, speakers should be willing to share their knowledge and experience without the expectation of financial compensation.  The conference provides the opportunity for presenters to share with others and build the capacity of our industry.

To acknowledge the time required to prepare a quality session, presenters will receive:

• A discounted registration fee.

• Copies of their session evaluations.

• A speaker bio and presentation summary in the program.

 

Submitting a Session Abstract

Abstracts are being accepted via a Microsoft form.  Click to Submit

Prospective speakers can submit on a preidentified topic (indicate the session number), or on a topic of their choosing.

Abstracts will close at 5pm on September 6, 2024.

Questions

If you have any questions, they can be submitted to info@BRCconference.ca

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