Call For Speakers - Presentations, Case Studies, and Mini Panels
Deadline for submissions - December 16, 2022
The Professional Development Summit is an event that is a collaborative approach to increasing our regions competitive advantage: a highly skilled ICT workforce. Offering education and professional development to ICT Professionals including members of CIPS, CMC, DNS, IIBA, PMI.
This year’s event is expected to draw over 200 attendees and breakout sessions will focus on two industry relevant tracks, Technology & Innovation and Management and Leadership.
The organizing committee is looking to identify speakers who can deliver 60 minute presentations (45-50 minute presentation with 10 minute Q&A) in a variety of formats:
Selection of Presenters
Once the Call for Speakers is closed our committee will work to solidify the program and will notify the presenters selected to participate in this year’s event. Individuals selected will receive a FREE pass to the event.
If you are interested in participating in the Professional Development Summit, please complete and submit the form above.
Innovation and Technology Tracks
Come and share your knowledge and insights with other industry professionals on topics of technology and innovation that are poised to transform our industries in the next 3-5 years. Some topics of interest would include:
Management and Leadership Tracks
Come and share your knowledge and insights on IT Trends and Management topics that ar shaping our industry today. Some topics of interest would include:
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to reach out to Program@pdsummit.ca
This year’s event is expected to draw over 200 attendees and breakout sessions will focus on two industry relevant tracks, Technology & Innovation and Management and Leadership.
The organizing committee is looking to identify speakers who can deliver 60 minute presentations (45-50 minute presentation with 10 minute Q&A) in a variety of formats:
- Lecture style
- Case Studies where Lessons learned are presented from previous experiences
- Panel discussions/debates on a specific topic that includes yourself along with a minimum of two additional speakers
Selection of Presenters
Once the Call for Speakers is closed our committee will work to solidify the program and will notify the presenters selected to participate in this year’s event. Individuals selected will receive a FREE pass to the event.
If you are interested in participating in the Professional Development Summit, please complete and submit the form above.
Innovation and Technology Tracks
Come and share your knowledge and insights with other industry professionals on topics of technology and innovation that are poised to transform our industries in the next 3-5 years. Some topics of interest would include:
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Process Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Virtual Reality
- Cloud Technology
- Internet of Things
- Big Data / Data Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Mobile Development
- Innovative Technologies
- Interactive Digital Media
- Digital Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- UX/UI Design
- Blockchain
- New to Market Technology and Products
Management and Leadership Tracks
Come and share your knowledge and insights on IT Trends and Management topics that ar shaping our industry today. Some topics of interest would include:
- Change Management
- Organizational Management
- Strategy Development and Design
- Digital Marketing
- Agile, Disciplined Agile - Methodologies and Management
- Lean Six Sigma
- Communication and Collaboration
- Applied Leadership
- Talent Trends and Best Practices – Supply/Attraction/Retention/Graduates/New Immigrants/Regional Trends
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Women in Technology
- Dispersed/Remote Workforce
- Workplace Culture
- IT Service Management
- Service Design
- Project Delivery / Execution
- Succession Planning
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to reach out to Program@pdsummit.ca
