The document is a call for presenters for the 2016 National BDPA Technology Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, scheduled for August 10-13, 2016. It seeks engaging presenters for hands-on, interactive workshops aimed at IT professionals and youth, covering topics like cyber security, big data, and soft skills. Proposals must be submitted online by January 29, 2016, with presentations due by May 6, 2016, and presenters will receive complimentary conference registration but are responsible for their own travel expenses.

1. CALL FOR PRESENTERS
2016 NATIONAL BDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND CAREER EXPO
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia
Conference Dates: August 10 – 13, 2016
Workshop Dates: August 10 – 12, 2016
We are seeking dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable presenters for the 2016 National BDPA Technology
Conference.
AUDIENCES
The primary conference audience consists of multiple levels of IT professionals, from entry-level technologists to
senior level managers and corporate executives. Entrepreneurs and educators will also be in attendance. Workshop
content and instruction should be geared to a level that is appropriate for the target audience.
The Youth Workshop audience will include middle and high school students. Your presentation’s objective is to
enhance the students' capacity to explore and utilize emerging technology. The presentation should also inspire and
empower these future professionals to embrace and effectively use Information Technology in their academic and
professional careers.
CRITERIA
Proposals are solicited for 60-minute – 120 minutes presentations that are hands on, interactive, creative, dynamic,
and feature best practices in IT. The presentation timeframe will include introductions, presentation material,
question and answer session, and evaluation. Attendees should leave with specific knowledge and skills about
various aspects of the topic and how it relates to their future development. Presentations should provide attendees
with educational value and refrain from promoting a specific business, product, or service.
AREAS OF FOCUS for Adults and Youth
ADULTS YOUTH
Cyber Security
Mobile Application
Big Data
3D Printing
Soft Skills for Career
and Professional
Development
The Evolving
Interface
Data Privacy
Wearable Computing
E Government
Smart and Connected
Healthcare
Dev Ops
Online learning and
massive open online
courses (mooc)
Trends in Technology
Innovation
Soft Skills for Career
and Professional
Development
Educational
Enhancement
Android Development
Building a Website
Communication
Skills/Soft Skills
Resume Writing
Interviewing Best
Practices
Gaming Technology
Video Production
Music Production
Etiquette
If you have an industry topic that is leading edge and within the areas of focus but is not on the list above, we
encourage you to submit your idea for special consideration.
SUBMISSION, REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS
A complete workshop slide deck will is required within 30 days of your acceptance as a presenter.
SUBMISSIONS
All information must be submitted online at http://www.bdpa.org/?page=Abstract by January 29, 2016
Submitting the Workshop Abstract
Workshop abstracts are submitted online. You must complete a separate abstract for each distinct presentation you
wish to submit by January 29, 2016.

2. All submitters will be notified of acceptance, regret or wait listed by February 19, 2015. Presenters are encouraged
to upload a photograph and a bio at the time abstracts are submitted. Bios are limited to a maximum of 100 words.
The goal of the presenter bio is to provide us with a high-level view of your career and your major accomplishments.
Photographs and presenter bios will be included in our marketing materials.
Bio Guidelines
• Full name, current job title and organization’s name
• Description of your role in the organization and the products/services it provides
• Highlights from your career as it relates to your current position
• Key civic activities and personal interests
• Degrees, certifications, awards, honors and authored publications
Photo Guidelines
• High resolution 300 dpi JPEG file
• Cropped head to shoulder in a medium close up shot
Company Logo Guidelines
• High resolution 300 dpi JPEG file
Submitting the Full Presentation
Upon acceptance, a NBDPA 2015 Conference Power Point Presentation template will be provided for the creation
of your workshop presentation to be delivered at the conference. Also, a speaker agreement and disclosure form will
be given.
PowerPoint Presentations should be submitted to presentation@bdpa.org. The reference line should read “2015
CFP Presentation (Your Name)”
• Presentations should be submitted no later than May 6, 2016.
• Presentations should be saved with the following naming convention: Current Year, Underscore, Workshop
Title, Underscore, First Initial and Last Name. Example: 2015_IT Project Management_JDoe.
Presentations that do not meet the aforementioned requirements or the submission deadline will be
automatically wait-listed.
FEES & PRESENTER BENEFITS
As a presenter for the 2015 National BDPA Technology Conference your conference registration is complementary.
The registration includes access to all workshops and seminars, plenary sessions and the Awards Gala. Conference
registration fees are not waived for co-presenters.
Additional benefits include access to the BDPA discounted room rates. BDPA does not pay presenters an
honorarium or speaker fee. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. Visit
www.bdpa.org and click on "2015 National Conference” for additional conference information.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
A variety of workshop presentation formats are desirable at the conference and may include lecture format, panel
presentation, or roundtable discussions. Handouts may be appropriate, depending on the complexity of the topic.
Presenters are responsible for providing copies of workshop handouts and any equipment that will be used
during presentation this includes laptops or iPads.
KEY DATES
• Abstract Submission Due: January 29, 2015
• Acceptance/Regret/Wait listed Notification Sent: February 19, 2015
• Full Presentation Due: May 6, 2015