North Country
Technology Symposium
May 23, 2012 ׀ Potsdam, New York
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
 
Proposal submission due by 2/27/2012.
 
Information Technology professionals and organizational leaders are invited to share their expertise in I.T. at the North Country Technology Symposium on May 23, 2012 in Potsdam, New York. The organizing committee is accepting proposals for presentations to be offered as part of a multi-track agenda of one hour sessions covering a variety of I.T. topics of interest to organizations in the North Country. 
 
The North Country Technology Symposium is for North Country leaders by North Country leaders. The event encourages adoption of information technologies in the region’s Business, Healthcare, Government, and Community Services sectors through sharing of experiences, ideas and information by colleagues in the field.
 
The North Country region boasts a rich store of I.T. expertise and the North Country Technology Symposium provides an opportunity for I.T. professionals to share their craft and learn from others – all in one day.  
 
You are invited to share what you have learned by submitting a proposal for a presentation. 
 
Topics of Interest
The following are topics of interest for the 2012 North Country Technology Symposium. The objective is to offer sessions on the most relevant, up to date I.T. issues that organizations are facing or must face to stay viable in today’s environment. The Symposium Committee will accept additional suggested topics.
 
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Apps
  • Video Applications
  • Social Media
  • Data Storage
  • Data Archival & Imaging
  • Data Backup
  • Email Archiving
  • Google Tools
  • Web Apps
  • Web design
  • I.T. Finance & Budgeting
  • Telemedicine
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Hosted vs. Cloud Applications
  • Open Source Apps
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Supply Chain
  • GIS/GPS Apps
  • Enterpise Apps
  • Voice Over IP
  • IT in the Workplace - telecommuting, digital adoption, social media policies
 
Guidelines for Proposal Submissions
Applicants will be notified about proposal status in April 2012.
 
Presentations from representatives of North Country organizations may be proposed on topics including, but not limited to, the issues suggested in the topic areas listed above. Event organizers are seeking a mix of presentations from both end-users and vendors.  
 
You may participate by presenting (45 minutes) and leading a Q&A session (15 minutes) at the North Country Technology Symposium on May 23, 2012 in Potsdam, New York. Alternative presentation formats will be considered.
 
Proposals will be reviewed by the North Country Technology Symposium Subcommittee. Proposals will be selected to provide a program that offers a comprehensive and diverse treatment of issues related to the conference theme. 
 
How to Submit
 
Presenter Expectations
Registration is FREE for all presenters.  Presenters are invited to attend Symposium sessions, and lunch/refreshments are provided free of charge. Travel and lodging expenses will not be reimbursed. Presenters are required to register in advance for the Symposium. 
 
For answers to any proposal questions, please contact Laura Perry at laurap@slic.com, 315-268-6857.




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