When developing the conference curriculum, our goal is to provide a balanced program that meets the variety of skill levels and interest levels of the conference audience, presented by speakers of the highest quality who represent the diversity of the SHRM membership.

The Call for Presentations schedule runs as follows:

Upon posting (per the dates outlined above), the Call for Presentation form for each conference will outline a list of topics (extensive, but not exclusive) for which the Programming Committee generally seeks submission for that particular conference.

• Submission deadline and the date by which decision letters are mailed.
• A form to type in the speaker's name, contact information, session title, session description, learning objective, and type of proof of performance submitted (please see below).

To access the form, click on the conference you are interested in during the recruitment time frame.

PROOF OF PERFORMANCE IS REQUIRED

SHRM strives to offer a balanced program of educational sessions and qualified speakers at our conferences. Proof of performance plays a strong role in the selection of proposals and is required to make the proposal complete. The ONLY accepted forms of proof of performance are videotapes/DVDs/a link to an online video of the proposed speaker presenting a session, or a summary of evaluations from a program the speaker previously presented. Please do not send stacks of individual evaluations completed by the attendees. The programming committee needs to see the overall score of your session (average score from all who rated the speaker, not individual impressions). DO NOT submit letters of recommendation, phone numbers, marketing brochures, audio recordings, books and articles. They DO NOT qualify as proof of performance. Because of the large number of proposals we receive and competition for a limited number of speaking slots is fierce, proposals sent without proof of performance are incomplete and will not be considered as part of the selection pool. Your proposal will be returned as incomplete. It is recommended you begin securing the approved proof of performance now so you are able to submit a complete proposal by the deadline.

Once you submit the proposal, you will receive a confirmation with details regarding where to mail proof of performance as applicable.

We expect presenters:

• To work closely with conference organizers before the conference and meet all deadlines;
• To make no substantial changes in content, format, audio/visual needs, room set-up, identity or number of presenters without prior approval of conference organizers.
• To design and provide high-quality PowerPoint presentations, in electronic format, by the deadline given;
• To consent to an audio recording of the presentation, so that an audiotape or CD transcript can be sold after the presentation (SHRM owns the copyright of the recording);
• To recognize that a conference presentation is an opportunity to share information and is not a showcase for promotion of business, practice, service or product;
• To respect SHRM as the sponsoring organization with either positive or neutral comments from the platform; and
• To be available for press interviews. (Please try to accommodate press for interviews and quotes. Please remember that members of the press may be attending your session.)
• To acknowledge they are available to speak during any timeframe of the conference and as such will not request a change to the session time frame assigned if selected.

In Return, SHRM® will:

• Reimburse expenses (e.g., coach-fare air transportation, meals and SHRM-approved lodging on presentation days). Please note that SHRM does not reimburse expenses for a co-presenter.
• Provide a complimentary registration for the conference, including admission to the exposition, educational programs and social events. Pre-Conference Workshops and Certificate Programs are the exceptions.
• Grant you valuable professional exposure.