As SCDA professionals, it is vital that we share our ideas and perspectives with peers and colleagues. By presenting at 2009 SCDA Annual Meeting, you'll benefit from the event's educational and professional development opportunities. Plus you'll also be sharing your experiences, challenges, and fresh approaches with fellow professionals from around the country.
Why should you present at the SCDA Conference?
As a presenter, you will interact with an appreciative audience of professionals who will apply your insights to meet their daily challenges. Many other professionals have found this speaking experience gratifying and helpful for their career development.
And of course, you will benefit from the educational and networking opportunities which are the hallmark of the SCDA Annual Educational Conference.
Which topics will the 2009 SCDA Conference highlight?
SCDA is soliciting presentation ideas in a variety of areas, but the following are topic and practices areas that our membership has expressed are "top of mind" for them for 2009:
The following general topics are areas of interest for the 2009 program, although other oral-related topics may also be accepted for sessions:
Submission Guidelines
Abstract submissions need to contain a brief descriptive paragraph outlining the presentation as well as 2-3 learning objectives written to the continuing education standards. Presentation should be either 60 or 75 minutes long. Please note: Presentations must be educational in nature and not included any sales, product or marketing information. Speakers are encouraged to prepare and present original material. The Program Committee will carefully review all abstracts.
Key Deadlines
Deadline for Symposium, and Workshop Submissions: June 25, 2008
Deadline for Paper, Poster and Roundtables: October 17, 2008
SCDA will send email notification letters to abstract submitters by November 7, 2008
Note: Submissions become the property of SCDA and will not be returned. SCDA has the right to publish your entry.