Call for Proposals

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Leading a conference session is a wonderful way to develop your confidence and communication skills, and to meet peers from other institutions and organisations. TEMC presenters contribute to the body of knowledge in their professional field.

The Hobart 2022 conference theme is Regenerate and Thrive. The program will be delivered:

• online – one day only – Friday 9 September 2022
• in person in Hobart, Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 September 2022

We’re looking for new ideas and new voices for TEMC 2022. If you’ve never been a conference presenter before, TEMC’s Presenter Development Program will give you the skills and confidence to do it.

Becoming a TEMC presenter is a four-stage process:

1. Attend a Program Proposal Workshop (recommended) and submit a proposal by the due date
2. If your proposal is accepted, you will work with the conference team on developing your session
3. Deliver your session, either online or in Hobart
4. Receive feedback that you can use in performance reviews and future presentations

Resources to help you draft an abstract:

• A Word document pre-populated with questions and headings that will help you to get started on drafting your proposal
• A 30-minute video outlining key elements of a conference abstract or proposal
• A PDF copy of the slides used in the video
• The TEMC 2022 website, particularly the sections on themes and types of session

The TEMC website also outlines selection criteria for successful abstracts. For examples of sessions presented at previous conferences, see the online TEMC archive of programs and handbooks.

Important dates

Call for proposals opens: 2 March 2022

Program Proposal Workshop: held weekly during March and early April. Contact us for more information.

Deadline for proposals: Submit your proposal online by 31 May 2022. This deadline will not be extended.

What to include in a proposal

Submit as many proposals as you wish. Each proposal should demonstrate:

• How your topic relates to the conference theme
• The type of session you want to run
• Who would be interested in attending that session
• What the participants will do and learn in the session
• How you will provide an engaging, accessible experience for all participants

A template will be provided at the Program Proposal Workshops.