2010 SPBT Annual Conference: "Transform Learning Today"
Deadlines and Procedures

The submission process is now closed. However, we encourage you to inquire about our waiting list. Please contact Steve Sitek at ssitek@spbt.org.

At the core of SPBT’s educational program are dozens of workshops led by the industry’s best and brightest. Each workshop is carefully selected by a team of members to ensure that the content, design, and delivery are on target.

Special forums for vice presidents, directors, and other senior executives will cover strategic and operational business issues specifically at their level.

We are now accepting online workshop proposals for the 2010 SPBT Annual Conference being held at the Gaylord Palms, Orlando, Florida, June 7 - 10th. The theme for 2010 will be: Transform Learning Today with sub themes focusing on ways to transform individual roles, learning & development and the industry.

We are pleased to let you know that we listened to your feedback and implemented a new and improved online workshop submission tool to make the submission process even easier and allow you continued 24-hour access to workshop edits and information.

SPBT Member Review Committees will begin reviewing your submissions in December. During this time, we may ask you to provide additional information. SPBT reserves the right to select the day and time of your session. Unfortunately, we cannot accept proposals submitted with date or time preferences.

Reminders and guidelines

• You may submit up to TWO workshops for consideration.
• All presenters need to register for the conference.
• All presenters must demonstrate exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
• If you are a learning supplier, we highly recommend you present with a member from the pharma, biotech, or medical device industry. These co-facilitators should play an important role in presenting the material.
• SPBT strictly prohibits self-promotion during workshop sessions.
• Workshop should provide key “takeaways” and learning objectives should directly correlate to your workshop description.
• Electronic workshop handouts are absolutely mandatory and will be posted online.

Dates to remember

• Submission Deadline - December 4th
• Workshop acceptance notification - late February
• Specific workshop date, time, and location assignment notification - early March
• Electronic Handouts due April 16th
• Conference dates - June 7 - 10th
• Workshops will be scheduled on June 8, 9 or 10th, mark the dates on your calendar!

To start your submission

• Review Deadlines and Procedures; 2010 Tracks, Workshop Formats and Suggested Topics and Workshop Submission Checklist
• Download Room AV and Setup guidance
• Register as a new user (applies to everyone) on the submission tool by clicking here

Follow the prompts and you can begin the submission right away. You will also receive a message from us confirming the receipt of your submission.

If you have question, please contact Steve Sitek at (201) 400-2057 or Scott Sauve at (603) 292-5384. We thank you for your continued support of SPBT!