Call for Proposals Open
Open through Dec. 5, 2019
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for content to present at the 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit, Apr. 16–17, 2020 in Washington D.C. The conference theme is "Ideation to Commercialization".
The 2020 Summit is all about how to bring a smart product to market, from the initial concept to development to end product distribution and everything in between. We are seeking proposals that demonstrate this concept and look forward to your stories, experience and expertise.
Speaking at the 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit Offers the Following Benefits
- One (1) complimentary summit registration
- Recognition at SmartFabricsSummit.com
- Recognition in the summit printed program
- Creating valuable and lasting professional contacts
- Ability to demonstrate your product\service to the industry
Criteria for Proposals and Session Format
- Typically 45 minutes in length
- Typically led by one individual; could also be a team
- Smart Fabrics Summit will provide screen, projector, laptop, podium, remote clicker and microphone
Terms and Conditions for Speakers
- Travel and related expenses are the speaker's responsibility
- Permission for IFAI to distribute the presentation PDF (or a substitute document in lieu of the presentation) to event attendees
Timeline for Speaker Selection Process
Nov.2019–Dec. 5, 2019 Call for proposals is open
Nov. 2019–Dec. 2019 Proposals are reviewed and interview potential speakers
Dec. 2019–Jan. 2020 IFAI notifies those of accepted\declined proposals
By Mar. 31, 2020 speakers submit final PowerPoint presentations
Proposal Submission Process
Submit proposal ideas to speaker@ifai.com with below information.
1. Email subject line: 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit Proposal
2. First name, last name, professional title, organization, email and phone
3. Tentative presentation title
4. Description of presentation
5. 3–5 key takeaways from your presentation
6. If applicable, company or relevant website pertaining to presentation