This is your opportunity to contribute your company's story to the body of knowledge shared at InterConnect 2015, the Premier Cloud Innovation Conference. InterConnect sessions will demonstrate how organizations use IBM products and solutions embodying the full lifecycle -- from Development to Architecture to Operations all underpinned by Security. Three extraordinary conferences - INNOVATE, IMPACT & PULSE -- are connected together providing unprecedented networking, education and deep-dive technical certification. We invite you to submit your proposal to present at InterConnect 2015! - Submission deadline is October 2nd. In this document you can find the topics being sought after, tips on how to get your proposal accepted and other details needed to submit your proposal

1. The IBM InterConnect 2015
Call For Speakers is now open
Elevate your career at
IBM InterConnect 2015
We are looking for client, IBM Business
Partner®, and IBM speakers to share
best practices, real-world examples, and
technical expertise. Selected speakers will
be an integral part of the cloud community,
offering attendees unprecedented
networking, education, and in-depth
technical knowledge at InterConnect 2015.
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‚‚ Cloud Business Applications
Harness the speed of innovation needed for today’s digital economy. Explore the
transformational benefits of cloud, including software-as-a-service solutions and other
hot topics.
‚‚ Security Intelligence
Learn about building a strong security posture to protect cloud-based infrastructures,
reduce costs, improve service, manage risk, and enable innovation.
‚‚ Cloud Infrastructure & IT Optimization
Hear about the latest advancements in IT optimization and cloud infrastructure including
application performance, IT operations analytics, storage, endpoint management,
System z®, and more.
‚‚ Asset Management & Internet of Things
Harness technologies across physical and digital worlds with new product and service
innovation, facilities and asset management, space planning, smarter cities, analytics,
and more.
‚‚ Business Process & Decision Management
Learn how business process and decision management enable organizations to become
more customer-centric.
‚‚ Mobile Enterprise
Explore IBM MobileFirst capabilities to build and deploy mobile applications, protect and
manage mobile infrastructure, engage customers in context, and transform the value chain.
‚‚ Application Infrastructure and Integration for Cloud
Build, manage, and integrate applications and services securely to develop a faster, more
competitive composable business.
‚‚ DevOps and Continuous Engineering
Best practices and insights for building a trusted foundation for cloud, big data, social,
and mobile. Speed innovation across the enterprise while balancing speed, cost, quality,
and risk.
We are seeking abstracts for the following types
of elective sessions:

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Terms and Conditions
After legal review of applicable laws, IBM will determine eligibility for a waiver on an individual basis. Speaker must deliver the session at the conference to receive the waiver. Eligible speakers may receive only one waiver. Speakers will be informed of the conference waiver status and any required documentation. The conference registration waiver allows admission to all conference meals, education sessions, labs, Solution EXPO, networking events and programs, Sunday evening through Thursday. No other travel or housing expense reimbursements will be provided. All sessions and presentation materials must be delivered in US English. IBM employees are not eligible to receive a waiver.
Exclusions: Waivers are not provided to speakers participating in Birds of a Feather sessions, Meet the Experts, Solution EXPO Theater sessions, or Labs.
Benefits of speaking:
Client and IBM Business Partner speakers who present a session at InterConnect may be eligible for:
• One full conference pass valued
at up to $2,095 USD*
• Networking opportunities with over 20,000 IBM executives and employees, clients, Business Partners, industry experts, press and analysts.
• Your company’s name in the InterConnect Program Guide and a speaker profile on the InterConnect
• Select opportunities to promote your session and your profile through social media channels
Call for Speakers timeline:
October 2, 2014
Call for Speakers closes
November 7, 2014
Speaker notification
January 20, 2015
Final presentation content due
to event repository**
‚‚Show measurable resultsThere is a big difference between saying “This worked for us” and “We achieved a 35% return on investment.” Measurable results are a great way to communicate your strategies to your audience.
‚‚Use real-life examplesThere is no substitute for first-hand experience. Audiences love to hear directly from people who have implemented winning strategies, including lessons learned. If you’re an IBMer or an IBM Business Partner, team with a client to bring your story to life.
‚‚Avoid sales pitchesOur goal is to educate our audience, so infomercials are not well received. Audiences want to learn how to be successful; if that success includes a mention of a specific product or service, then great.
‚‚Be original and timelyInterConnect attendees are eager to hear the latest advancements and appreciate your unique perspective.
‚‚Speak to your industrySometimes your successful strategies will be dependent on circumstances unique to your organization. Develop your presentation content so it appeals to others across your industry or across similar industries.
‚‚Explain the big pictureYour presentation may focus on a specific aspect of a solution, but it will likely impact other areas of your organization. Tell us how you integrated with other tools and collaborated with other IT organizations or partners.
‚‚Ensure session titles are descriptive and catchyIncrease your appeal and help your audience quickly gauge your presentation focus. Include product and solution names in session titles or abstracts to aid searches.
‚‚Include at least one speaker in your session proposal submissionIdentifying your speaker early in the process is important. Submissions without at least one speaker will not be evaluated for inclusion in the event.
Best practices and tips to improve
your chances of selection
*Speaker Conference Registration Waiver - IBM client and Business Partner speakers selected to deliver a conference session may be eligible to receive a conference registration waiver valued at up to USD $2,095.00. Please review terms and conditions below for details and eligibility.
**Final Presentation Content - As a condition of speaking, InterConnect presenters will be required to submit a final US English-based presentation to the event repository prior to published deadlines.