The 2009 conference theme is ISO 9001 and ISO 9004 revisions. The deadline for submitting an abstract is August 29, 2008.
The technical committee (TC) is seeking proposals for technical presentations and workshops and is especially interested in practical information, proven strategies, and lessons learned. Technical presentations are typically 35 minutes long, including questions and answers. Workshops are typically several hours long to one day long. There is no limit to the type or number of proposals that you may submit.
Conference attendees come from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, including aerospace, defense, government, automotive, service, public safety, chemicals, construction, electronics, telecommunications, energy, equipment, financial, food and beverage, health care, information technology, medical devices, metals, mining, agriculture, optical, pharmaceuticals, printing, public administration, education, recycling, rubber and plastic products, textiles, and transportation.
Proposals will be reviewed by the TC for relevance, innovation, demonstrated application, and technical content. Priority will be given to best practices, new and unique approaches, and case studies that have resulted in measurable improvements to organizational processes or customer satisfaction.
The following is a list of suggested topics. Proposals may be submitted in all areas that are relevant to ISO standards (EMS, AS, TS, OHSAS, etc.)
Proposal submission guidelines
Each proposal must contain the following:
- a) Complete title of the presentation/workshop. Title should be limited to 60 characters.
b) Author(s) name, title(s), and organization(s). For multiple authors, please indicate clearly to whom correspondence should be made and list the principal author first.
c) Full mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail for each author listed.
d) Indicate the target level of audience by specifying one of the following: Basic (beginner), Intermediate (practitioner), or Advanced (expert).
e) Indicate the industry sector for which the presentation is most suited, i.e., general, manufacturing, service, government, automotive, aerospace, health care, finance, agriculture, etc.
f) A proposal not to exceed 500 words.
g) A biography of the author(s), 500 words maximum for each author.
h) For workshops, in addition to a workshop description and a biography, please submit a one-page workshop outline with key learning objectives, and indicate the optimum duration for the workshop.
Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by September 30, 2008, and will receive further instructions for preparing their presentations and workshops. There will be no compensation for the presenters. Only the conference registration fee will be waived for the principal presenter.
For specific questions about proposal submittals, contact John Gray, technical program chair, at (757) 764-9455 or (412) 782-3383. For regular updates, please visit the conference website at www.iso9000conference.com.
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