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Fulbright Association 36th Annual Conference: Call for Breakout Session Proposals

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The Fulbright Association is posting a call for breakout session proposals for its 36th Annual Conference to be held October 3 - 6, 2013 in Washington, DC. This year, more than ever, we are seeking breakout sessions that will bring the "wow” factor, are provocative, and leaves attendees thirsting for more!

Guidelines:

  • Breakout session proposals should fit with the conference’s theme: "Fulbright in Action” and address how Fulbrighters, through their work and research, are taking action to address the issues of the day.
  • For the 2013 Annual Conference, breakout sessions will be divided into five tracks of interest. There will be approximately 3 – 4 sessions per track spread out over two days. Breakout session proposals should be submitted in one of the five tracks listed below:
    • Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Human Rights and Social Justice
    • Science and Technology
    • Arts and Humanities
    • Global Health Policy
  • As part of our ongoing Diversity Initiative, at least one session in each of the tracks will address an issue of diversity, with diversity being defined by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, income and class disparity, and underserved regions. These sessions will be noted specifically as Diversity Initiative content, essentially creating a track within the other tracks.
  • In order to present engaging, dynamic sessions, preference will be given to presentations given in non-traditional formats. For example:
    • Panel of no more than 3 people addressing a unique angle on the topic which complements the other two panelists with a clear connection to the topic;
    • A debate or opposing views format where two sides of a hot topic are discussed/debated;
    • An interview format where one presenter would have a revealing, provocative interview with an expert in their field;
    • A Pecha Kucha format where presenters each get 20 slides and 7 minutes to deliver their piece. http://www.pechakucha.org/faq;
    • Round Table Discussions.
  • The proposal should not be more than one page in length (single spaced) and should include:
    • the name of the presenter(s);
    • the presenter(s)’s contact info (must include email & phone);
    • the presenter(s)’s credentials and position;
    • track under which breakout session is being submitted;
    • whether the breakout session should be considered as part of the Diversity Initiative track;
    • title of breakout session;
    • brief synopsis;
    • stated goals of the presentation;
    • proposed "take home” content and/or suggestions for participants in terms of actionable outcomes. This information would address an attendee’s questions of "How can I know more?” and "What can I do to get involved?”
  • Breakout sessions will be 90 minutes in length and must include at least 30 minutes of Q&A from the audience.
  • Breakout session presenters are encouraged to be as interactive with the audience as possible.
  • Proposals must outline any technology requests for the presentation and preference for room set up (for example, podium only, or a head table? Tables vs. theater seating? Nothing at all?). We cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored.
  • Final breakout session materials (such as a PowerPoint) must be submitted to the Fulbright Association by Monday, September 23, 2013. Presenters must also bring their presentation with them on a flash drive.
  • Proposals may include more than one presenter, but we cannot guarantee that breakout sessions with more than three presenters can be accommodated.
  • Please note: The Fulbright Association is unable to provide any financial assistance for presenters including any travel expenses, speaker fees, and waived or discounted registration fees. All presenters will present on a pro bono basis.

Proposals should be submitted to info@fulbright.org no later than Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 with "2013 Breakout Session Proposal” located in the subject line. Proposals will then be vetted by the Fulbright Association and notifications sent no later than Friday, June 28th, 2013.