About topics:

• There is a list to the right of HOT TOPICS chosen by people in the network doing these jobs, but pretty much any topic related to I&R frontline work or management is welcome. 
• If there is something you find interesting or helpful, other people probably will too! 
• If you have ever been told that you are really good at something ...that something might be a great topic to propose as a session. 
• Topics need to be applicable across all sectors of I&R and whenever possible, applicable across national borders as well. 

About session structure:

• Anything built like a game or requiring attendee participation is always a hit. 
• Attendees typically do not like "show and tell" presentations where you demonstrate or explain a cool thing you do and then give no actual insight into how they can do it too! 
• Panels have had mixed success. You must have a really capable facilitator and practice beforehand to make it work. It is important for everyone to be disciplined with their own time allotment. 
• All proposals must be educational in nature. Sales-oriented proposals will not be accepted.
• If you are an external consultant/vendor, consider bringing a client as a co-presenter who can address implementation/ROI issues.