Call for proposals

Do you have a story to tell about cloud computing? Did use of cloud transform how you operate? We invite you to propose a presentation for 3rd annual UP’12 conference.

Abstract Requirements

Proposals may include panels, seminars, case studies, workshops and presentations. Abstract should be submitted in English and should consist of approximately 400 words or more.

Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the Conference Topics
• Importance of ideas being proposed
• Learning outcomes for the audience
• Clarity of session objectives and organization of information
• Degree of originality of the content
• Session title and description to be creative and to the point
• Historical accomplishments / speakerships
• Presentation approach
• Level of participant engagement (C-Level speakers are preferred)

Review and Selection Process

The Conference Program Committee may request presenters to revise their submissions if multiple proposals on the same topic or similar topics are received. The Committee reserves the right to solicit presentations in addition to those submitted to ensure a balanced and appropriate conference program. The Committee also reserves the right to decline presentations based on the criteria listed, limitations on the number of presentations related to each conference track, as well as limitations on the total number of presentations at the conference.

Work that has been presented at other conferences is welcome for consideration, but will be given less priority. All abstracts will be reviewed by the conference peer review committee.

Submission Process and Time Line

Deadline for Abstract Submissions: September 30, 2012, Sunday, 12:00PM EST. Paper submission/review will be handled by UP’12 submission system.

1. Prior to submitting papers, authors should first create an account at this link for self managed submission.
2. Once you have an account, please login and system will automatically redirect you to 'Submit New Abstract' form (or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT).

If you are a potential or existing speaker and have problems with the system or have questions not covered above, call Susan Allen at 289-430-5614 and arrange to send your abstract and contact details by e-mail to speakers@up-con.com for manual submission.

Presenters will be advised whether their submissions have been accepted by October 17, 2012, detailing date, time and auditorium number. Only the speaker will receive complimentary conference access. Speakers are responsible for all other conference costs, including but not limited to travel, accommodation and sustenance not included at the event.

Submitted material may be published in the conference proceedings and made available online to delegates (and others) after the conference.