You've spent years honing your skills as a security professional. Now share your experience and knowledge by submitting a proposal for consideration as a presentation at an ASIS education event.
The purpose of these conferences is to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities for security professionals. Our multiple day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums, and, in the case of the Annual Seminar and Exhibits, extensive exhibition. Education sessions, designed to transcend all industry sectors, focus on current and emerging issues, best practices, and challenges facing security practitioners and others who are responsible for security. Presentations are designed for all levels of experience - from fundamental to intermediate to advanced topics.
An individual may submit a maximum of two proposals as the only or primary presenter per conference. These individuals are allowed to be part of additional sessions as panel participants.
4th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference
February 1-3, 2010
Sydney, Australia
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation during the 4th ASIS International Asia-Pacific Conference in Sydney, Australia. This is your opportunity to help shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with other security professionals from across the region and around the globe. The conference will cover the entire spectrum of security topics ranging from supply chain security, loss prevention and piracy to terrorism, executive protection, intellectual property rights, hotel security and more.
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For more information, also check out our 2009 event held in Hong Kong, February 3-5, 2009.
ASIS International 9th European Security Conference
April 18-21, 2010
Lisbon, Portugal
Submission Deadline: October 10, 2009
This influential event focuses on up-to-the-minute solutions and security management issues affecting European and global businesses, attracting more than 500 high-level professionals and business leaders from across the globe.
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ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
October 12-15, 2010 (note: Tuesday-Thursday schedule)
Dallas, Texas
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2010
You've spent years honing your skills as a security professional. Now share your experience and knowledge by becoming a speaker at the ASIS Seminar. ASIS 2009 will present more than 175 education sessions designed and vetted by experts and your peers to bring you the latest intelligence and techniques from across the security spectrum and around the globe. The ASIS Seminar is the premiere security event attracting more than 23,000 security professionals and hosting the largest marketplace of security technologies, products, and services to safeguard the assets and people you're charged with protecting. If you are a knowledgeable and articulate subject matter expert willing to share your insights and real-world experience, you are invited to submit a proposal today. Most sessions are presented in English. A track of sessions will be presented in Spanish.
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Information about the 2009 Seminar
ASIS International 1st Middle East Conference
December 6-9, 2009
Dubai, UAE
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation during the 1st ASIS International Middle East Conference in Dubai, UAE. This is your opportunity to help shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with other security professionals from across the region and around the globe. The conference will cover the entire spectrum of security topics ranging from hotel security, loss prevention, and maritime piracy to terrorism, executive protection, intellectual property rights, and more.
Submit a proposal
Audience
Attendees are primarily mid- to senior-level management professionals from industry and government including security/loss prevention management, executive management, other management (safety, human resources, and plant facility operations), active military/government personnel, architects and engineers, consultants, and law enforcement professionals.
Types of Presentations Three to fifteen sessions will be held concurrently. Sessions will be 60 and 90 minutes in length. Topics requiring more time will be considered as a Part 1 and Part 2. Participants prefer interactive formats with a Q&A segment to lecture formats. The selection committee will, in part, evaluate the proposal on opportunities for exchanges among audience members and between audience members and the presenter. To view previously selected sessions please click here.
Sessions may be presented in a variety of ways to encourage interaction, such as:
- Debate - The audience is divided into groups to debate both sides of a topic.
- Round Table - A facilitator encourages the sharing of information within and among groups.
- Mock Trial and Situation - Create a situation such as a trial or investigation and have the audience plan or assess the process and outcomes.
- Panel - A small group of presenters shares information with the audience, which might be asked to offer their views.
- Role-Play - Individuals act out situations to illustrate points.
- Lecture
Session Topic Areas
Sessions may fall into but not limited to the following topical areas (in no particular order):
- Terrorism
- Physical Security
- Architectural Design/CPTED
- Homeland Security
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Information Technology
- Management
- Legal Issues
- Career Development
- Government/Military
- Business Practices
- Investigations
- Global
- Loss Prevention
- Personnel
- Training
- Privacy
Evaluation Criteria
All proposals go through a two-step review and selection process. Proposals will first be reviewed on-line by a diverse selection of members from all areas of the security industry. The review committee will be comprised of thirty or more professionals and ASIS members.
The initial review of proposals are evaluated on a five point scale on the following criteria:
- Appeal - the subject is important and timely and is of interest to security professionals.
- Clarity of Proposal - the session description and title are clearly defined. Presentations cannot be used to promote specific products or companies.
The Selection Committee of less than twenty ASIS members will make the final selection based on the following criteria:
- Initial Review Score - the proposals' final score (out of 5) from the initial review and comments written by reviewers.
- Past Speaking History - speaker's history and evaluation scores at past ASIS events
- Appeal - the subject is important and timely and is of interest to security professionals.
- Clarity of Proposal - the session description and title are clearly defined. Presentations cannot be used to promote specific products or companies.
- Diversity of Speakers - a variety of speakers including practitioners who bring different perspectives to a subject.
- Exhibitors - companies that are participating in the exhibit portion of the event (if applicable).
The entire review and selection process takes approximately 6 weeks. You will be notified via email of your proposal's status.
Presenters
One or more individuals may present a session. Consider partnering with corporate partners or other security practitioners who can provide a different perspective on your topic.
Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy
Generally, ASIS International does not pay per diem, honoraria, or expenses. However, your registration fee for the day of your presentation is waived.
How to Submit a Proposal
Proposals will be submitted online to ASIS. The entire four-step process must be completed for your submission to be considered complete and reviewed by committee. Please be accurate and avoid typos. If your proposal is selected this information will be used for publications. The online form requests the following information:
- Session Title - The title of your session.
- Virtual Forum - Indicate whether you want your presentation to be considered for an ASIS Virtual Forum.
- Education Level - Indicate the educational level of the presentation (fundamental, intermediate, advanced)
- Session Length - 60 minute or 90 minute session.
- Summary - One sentence that describe the presentation content. This will be used in the final program to attract attendees. Limited to 30 words.
- Abstract - In 100 words or less, describe the theme and purpose of this presentation. One descriptive paragraph on the presentation that details the benefits of the session. If your proposal is selected, the information you provide will be the basis for conference publicity. Avoid jargon; clarity is paramount in describing what your audience will learn or be able to do at or after your session. The paragraph should contain no more than five sentences preferably beginning with an action verb. Text will be edited for use in conference materials. Please use the sample shown below as a model when drafting your paragraph.
- Equipment - Indicate any audio visual equipment you will need for your presentation.
- Subject Matter - Indicate the subject area that the proposal will address.
- Presenter Information - Contact information and bio of all session presenters.
Sample Session Descriptions
Identity Theft - Your Organization's Nightmare
Summary: Compromise of personal information is having a heavy impact on all organizations because of the increased potential of multiple lawsuits resulting from a minor compromise.
Abstract: Compromises by an organization of an individual's personal information can result in multiple $250,000 lawsuits which are typically paid out at $60,000 each. What if your organization compromises your employee, membership, or client data, or all three, and what would be the potential loss in revenue from lawsuits, and stock price as well as reputation? Learn how data is compromised in different organizations (i.e., schools, retail, government and manufacturing) and how to prevent it from happening. Explore solutions such as procedural, personnel, physical and technical. Analyze multiple case studies to be able to quickly implement solutions when you return to the office.
Five Cost Effective Steps to Handle Troubled Workers
Summary: Learn five critical steps to manage workplace incidents within any organization. Handle situations by phone or email and learn the art of obtaining a resignation in lieu of termination.
Abstract: Inadequate or unprepared workforce personnel responding to aggressive and violent workplace incidents is of concern. Hear from security directors who have used five rapid, effective, and proactive steps to handle potentially violent subjects and reduce the likelihood of problem behavior causing injury to yourself or others. See how the results demonstrate the transferability of this model to other security professionals. Learn effective responses to aggressive incidents in the workplace, important techniques for handling situations even by phone, and the art of obtaining a resignation in lieu of termination.
Proposal Submission
Submit presentation proposal electronically. Note deadlines for each individual conference. You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail once your proposal has been successfully submitted.
